A sunroom is a great way to enjoy lots of sunlight and get plenty of vitamin D.
With a sunroom, you can appreciate the sun even if you don’t have time to go outside – or if it’s a little too cold out there for your liking. Of course, the best way to take pleasure in your sunroom is to make sure it remains warm in all seasons. With a few adjustments, this becomes easy.
Let’s look at some of the best ways to keep your sunroom toasty even in winter:
1. Install a Gas Fireplace
A gas fireplace can heat up a room very quickly at minimal cost. Plus, a fireplace adds a certain comfortable ambience to a room that few other options can match. Just be sure you have your gas lines inspected and maintained by a professional once a year, ideally before winter sets in.
2. Connect it to Central Heating
Many sunrooms are constructed as later additions to a home. For this reason, they may not have the venting or electrical infrastructure to connect to the central HVAC system. Although this can be a bit of a project, the ongoing costs are usually low and the results are well worth the effort.
3. Add Insulation Around the Room
Insulation is a major factor in temperature control throughout your home. In effect, insulation keeps rooms cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Over time, insulation degrades and needs to be replaced. Likewise, sunrooms often have insufficient insulation to begin with.
4. Invest in Warm Floor Coverings
Many sunrooms are built with stone, concrete, or wood flooring. While these materials are easy to maintain and have a striking look, they accelerate heat loss. Some nice rugs will serve as a form of “insulation” for your floor and make the room more comfortable for bare feet, too.
5. Use Thermal Insulated Draperies
Windows are part of what makes your sunroom unique. However, they can contribute to cold when the weather turns. With thermal drapes, you can stop a lot of heat from escaping. Depending on drapes’ material and color, you can still get fair exposure to sunlight even with your windows covered.
A sunroom is one part of your home you should expect to enjoy all year around. With these five subtle tweaks, you’ll prepare your sunroom to be warm and inviting even in the chilliest weather.