One of our most recent sunroom projects is located in Lexington, SC. What makes this addition so interesting is the fact Archadeck of Central SC converted this homeowners’ existing screened porch into a sunroom to better fit their needs.
Since the homeowners have small children, they really wanted to extend the space within the home for play. A sunroom can serve many purposes. In this instance, the new sunroom makes the perfect place for creative play with abundant natural light and a view into the outdoors.
Natural light is always an asset in any home. The more sun you have entering a space, the more open and inviting the space will appear. When you have the sun working for you full time, it cuts down on daytime heating costs, too. However, the more daylight you have in the home, the more you risk overexposing furnishings and interior finishes to the sun. Solar gain, heat loss, and UV infiltration are issues we wanted to keep at a minimum as part of this project.
For this gable roof sunroom, Archadeck of Central SC installed low-E windows. Low-E windows (low-E stands for low emissivity) are simply windowpanes coated in microscopic layers of metallic oxides. The coating is invisible to the naked eye, allowing as much natural light into the house as possible. Though transparent, this coating will protect your home from unwanted UV rays that can burn your skin, fade your carpets, and damage your furniture. Plus, it also helps to control radiant heat (infrared light) as it enters and leaves a room. In essence, it keeps your house warmer in the winter by reflecting certain segments of the sun’s light spectrum back into the home and cooler in the summer by reflecting particular segments outside. This saves money on utility expenses while creating a more comfortable living environment inside.
We used the ceiling that was original to the existing screened porch. However, one special feature of this sunroom is the creative design used on the floor. The homeowners chose ceramic tile and we had it installed in a unique elongated pattern rather than a traditional square or rectangle — the result is quite striking!
The clients are elated with the new sunroom, and their children love it even more! Many happy memories are ahead in the new room — imaginative play and creativity as growing minds explore the changing seasons from their new playroom!
Our custom sunroom designs are meant to be extensions, not additions. Our ultimate goal is to develop a sunroom that blends seamlessly into the existing architecture of your home and your lifestyle. Contact us today to learn more at (803) 784-1566, or email us at centralsc@archadeck.net.
The Archadeck of Central SC team – Mike Reu, Marshall Reu and Tucker Reu.
