There’s no better time than today to turn your home into your dream home. Adding a sunroom will enhance your home by bringing the beauty of the outdoors indoors. But before you call just any central California home improvement contractor, you must first make sure that you have the following important questions answered:

Do you have a view of the outdoors that you would like to showcase indoors?

Whether your view is the serene ocean off the San Luis Obispo coast, the towering mountains east of Porterville, or the wondrous city lights of Bakersfield, there’s a sunroom design that can be customized to showcase any landscape. Or, perhaps you have a landscaped yard or swimming pool that would make a lovely backdrop to your kitchen, bedroom, or bathroom.

Step outside and walk around your home to see which side of your house offers the grandest views. Having one or two location options for your new room addition will help you decide on a model of sunroom, conservatory or solarium and its dimensions.

What is your reason for building a sunroom?

As they say, there’s a reason for everything. It is important to know why you want to build a sunroom, aside from the fact that you want to realize your dream home, because it will help you determine many other important considerations.

Do you want to have a room where you and your family can relax, sun bathe, and star gaze? Do you want a impressive room addition for entertaining or meeting with clients? Or how about the ultimate home gym or serene location for meditation?

A sunroom can be customized for any use so it’s a good idea to figure out your reason for adding living space and how you are to use it before you speak to a sunroom designer.

What type of sunroom are you looking at?

There are plenty of sunroom designs and, chances are, you haven’t seen them all. Before finalizing on what type of sunroom to install, it is important to look at the choices that are available for you. You may also consider your sunroom installer’s recommendation as they have done a lot of sunrooms and know which one works for which home. Choose from or even customize the design of Studio Style Sunrooms, Cathedral Style Sunrooms, California Style Sunrooms, Solariums, and Conservatory Style Sunrooms. With each sunroom style, there are even more features to choose from so make sure that you look closely at all sunroom designs to find which one appeals you most.

Who to install your sunroom?

Finally, it’s time for you to decide which contractor to get for the installation of your sunroom. Once you have decided on the type of sunroom you want to install, it is now time to choose the company a company to for the installation service.

From Bakersfield to Fresno, you’ll find hundreds of contractors ready to offer you their sunroom specialties, but you want a contractor who is licensed, experienced, and will assist you with your city’s codes and permitting process. When you think you’ve found a company worthy of your investment, ask them for references, look for online reviews of that company (both positive and negative), and find out if the sunroom company offers any specials or a free estimate.

Sunshine Sunrooms and Patios is the no.1 choice for Central California residents, serving cities like Porterville, Kern City, Visalia and Fresno. Sunshine’s sunroom experts can handle tasks right from designing and engineering high quality sunrooms to making sure that your room addition fits California standards. Contact us today so we can have your sunroom installed as soon as possible!

Whether you’re planning a newly built sun room addition or have been enjoying your sunroom for some time, understanding how to care for your sunroom will keep your enjoyment alive  for a lifetime. Proper care of the construction of your sunroom doesn’t mean calling a contractor or sunroom installer; many maintenance tasks can easily be done by you, saving you thousands of dollars. 

Maintaining the Sunroom Frame:

• Wood Interior Sunrooms: Regularly paint or stain wood to prevent dry rot.
• Metal Sunroom Frames: Wash metal sunrooms down with a pressure washer on an annual basis.
• Vinyl Sunroom Frames: Wash using a soft cloth or bristle brush and a mildly abrasive cleaner such as Ajax. Stay away from cleaners containing chlorine bleach, liquid grease remover, strong soaps, and detergents containing nail polish remover and furniture polish. These cleaners can damage the surface appearance of the vinyl.

Leak Monitoring & Repair:

Carefully examine the frame of your sunroom at least once every six months – especially during the rainy season. Look for any holes or gapping caused by extreme weather. If you see such holes, contact your sunroom installer or manufacturer as these repairs may be covered in your sunroom warranty. Next, carefully examine the caulking around sunroom’s windows. Any gapping in the caulking can be easily repaired by you with a couple of tubes of silicone caulking. Again this examination should be done once ever six months or so.

Cleaning Sunroom Windows & Glass:

Clean your sunroom windows using a window cleaning solution like Windex or create your own solution by combining drops of dish soap and water into a spray bottle. Another great window cleaning solution consists of a 1/4 cup of vinegar, 1/2 tsp. dish soap and some warm water. Using a squeegee, lint-free rag, or sheets of newspaper, whip away dirt and grim from the inside and outside of your sunroom windows. Do this as often as you like or at least after each season. Keeping your windows clean gives your sunroom a brighter, more refreshing atmosphere.

Cleaning a Glass Roof:

Your first objective to cleaning a glass roof is to remove dead leaves and debris off of the glass. Use an extension pole with a brush attachment, or a push broom can work just as well. Gently brush all debris off the glass. Then fill a bucket with window cleaning solution (see above for different solution recipes and suggestions) and warm water. 

Use a water-fed extension pole with brush attachment. Turn on the water, dip the brush in the cleaning solution and gently scrub the windows, working from the far end back toward the edge. The water will feed through the brush and react with the solution, cleaning the glass. Once you have cleaned the glass, remove excess water with a squeegee. Attach the squeegee to the extension pole and pull it back across the glass, using overlapping strokes. Check your work periodically from inside the sun room and, using a microfiber cloth attached to the pole, wipe clean any spots or streaks.

Clean your sunroom’s glass roof as often as you’d like to be able to have light shine through the glass.

For more sunroom cleaning tips, contact your sunroom’s manufacturer. A representative should be able to answer all your sunroom maintenance and care questions.

Imagine opening a door in your home and having it lead you into an inviting sunroom. The stars sparkle down at you through the glass roof.  In one end of the sunroom a babling fountain is surrounded by a sofa and cozy chairs. In the other end of the sunroom sits a bubbly, pre-heated hot tub. You get to choose: recline on the sofa or sooth your muscles in hydrotherapy. The sunroom is yours. The hot tub is yours. The choice is yours.

Or…

Imagine opening a door in your home and having it lead you to an inviting covered patio. The patio cover above is insulated and equiped with elegant cieling fans, keeping the air cool and comfortable.   In one corner of the patio a barbeque grill sizzles and sears your favorite foods. In another corner rests a steamy hot tub beckening your body to partake of its healing hydrotherapy. The patio cover keeps your hot tub clean and protected from the elements and lets you enjoy year-round grilling. Home sweet home.

Again the choice is yours! What’s your home improvement desire?  Would you like a sunroom or a patio cover, an indoor or outdoor hot tub? A fountain or barbeque?  Have Sunshine Sunroom & Patio Co. custom build your sunroom or patio dreams!  

Patio covers usually are designed one of two ways: with lattice covering or solid roof. One’s choice of covering depends as much on what is under the patio cover as what is usually occuring under the patio cover. But homeowners have yet another choice.  One that is quickly becoming a favorite option among homeowners and building contractors.

You can have the best of both worlds! Patio covers can be designed with both lattice and solid covering.

Imagine being able to enjoy the rhythm of rainfall, the smell of fresh, damp air, and the movement of light breezes while reclining under your solid patio cover. Just a few feet from your dry and comfortable recliner you can watch the rain gently fall between the lattice boards. The combo patio cover gives you more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors without being exposed. When you want to sit in the warm sunrays, your lattice patio cover provides the perfect amount of sunlight, while complete shade is only a couple feet away.

To get the best of both patio worlds, contact Sunshine Sunroom & Patio Co. today! Whether you’re improving an existing patio cover or adding more living space onto your home with a new patio cover, you’re makeing the right home improvement choice. Patio covers are an affordable way to get more enjoyment out of your home.

Sunshine Sunroom & Patio Co. has you covered whether you’re protecting patio furniture, in need of a shady, dry outdoor area year-round, or would like to add a beautiful focal point to your landscaping. We can custom design a patio cover to compliment your home’s architecture. We have retractable awnings for windows and doors. And we can install a breathtaking pergola for your garden.

See what we can do for you:

Exterior Solar Screens – The Most Protective Awnings for Your Patio

Exterior Solar Screens are the state-of-the-art version of an awning! These drop down screens are the newest home improvement rage because they maintain the airy and open feel of no screens but still offer the privacy similar to what window and door screens provide. Exterior solar screens block up to 95% of the heat and UV rays while still maintaining outdoor views. Providing protection from sunshine, wind, and rain, these drop down awnings will keep you and your patio furniture protected year-round!

Pergolas – Perfect for Any Landscaping Design

Pergolas are attractive arbors that accentuate gardens and backyard landscapes. Although not suitable for 100% protection from the elements, out pergolas are designed with unique curved lattic to provide more shade than standard flat lattice designs. These pergolas are constructed of heavy-duty, fully extruded aluminum for maximum strength and durability.   Your new pergola will have a long life that will be virtually maintenance free with an eletrostatic finish and resistance to cracks, peeling, insect infestation, and will never warp. Your pergola will provide years of beauty and landscape delight.

Patio Covers – Custom Designs to Compliment Every Home

Our patio covers are beautifully crafted to be elegant additions to any home architecture. With your very own patio cover, not only will your patio look great, you’ll be able to enjoy more outdoor living space more often. Patio covers protect you from the sun and rain. Choose a patio cover with a lattice roof for vintage flair and airiness. Choose a solid roof patio cover for protection from rain and UV rays. Either patio cover design will remain virtually maintenance-free as it is constructed of  heavy-duty, fully extruded aluminum for maximum strength and durability and has an eletrostatic finish that will keep your patio cover looking new for years to come.

You’ve decided why you want a sunroom and what it will be used for…now, where will it be attached and what will it look like from the outside?

It’s not unusual for a sunroom or conservatory to appeal to you yet not look good on your home. That’s why it is really important to look at as many sunroom and conservatory photos as possible to find the style that not only appeals to you but also compliments your home’s architecture.

There are hundreds of different sunroom and conservatory styles to choose from. These options become even more entangled when custom design ideas are suggested. But don’t worry. Sunshine Sunroom and Patio Co. are experienced sunroom designers and installers; we can help you find the perfect sunroom or conservatory for your home and budget.

Below are some more sunroom and conservatory images that provide helpful style ideas for your very own custom built “Dream Room”. Contact us for more ideas and sunroom information.

Studio Sunroom Design

Cathedral Sunroom Design

California Sunroom Design

Solarium Sunroom Design

Conservatory Designs

Thinking about expanding your living space? Here are ten reasons why many have chosen to add a sun room, conservatory, or patio enclosure to their home or office…

1. Sunrooms are exactly what the doctor ordered! They make us feel good and stay healthy by creating a peaceful place to soak up vitamin D and ward off  depression caused by seasonal affective disorder. Any type of glass room addition – sun room, solarium, conservatory, or patio enclosure – can enhance mood, improve outlook, and simply enjoy sunlight without being overexposed to outdoor elements.
2. Sunrooms can be enjoyed all year long. Sunroom manufacturers, such as TEMO, make solariums, conservatories, and patio enclosures that stay warm in the winter and cool in the heat of summer. Advances in glass technology have helped make sunrooms more energy efficient and a comfortable place to enjoy during all seasons.
3. Sunrooms add lasting value to homes. Thanks to advances in sunroom manufacturing, solariums, conservatories and other glass enclosures have become more practical than ever for new and older homes. Sunrooms are sought after by home buyers because they offer residents added openness as well as functional living space. Another benefit that falls to the sun room consumer is home appreciation. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry reports that sunroom additions boast a 71% investment recovery rate.
4. Sunrooms make excellent garden rooms. Greenhouses are wonderful, but they’re even better when they are attached to your indoor living area! Imagine stepping directly from your kitchen or bedroom into your garden room where sunlight keeps summer perennials blooming all year long.
5. Sunrooms are multi-functional. From added kitchen space to home or office gym, to hot tub room, sun rooms, conservatories, and solariums create more space for any type of living. Have you always wanted a rec room? What about a studio? A sunroom makes room for any kind of room.
6. Sunrooms let you experience the outdoors all year long. Think about how much time you spend locked inside without much exposure to the outdoors. A sunroom brings the outdoors indoors! Open your home up to the beauty of nature. Give your employees a sun room breakroom. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the increase quality of life a sunroom can bring about as you have more opportunity to commune with nature.
7.  Sunroom installations by professional like Sunshine Sunroom & Patio Co. are relatively quick. After completion of finance and/or building permits, actual sun room construction usually takes only few days to three weeks, depending on the size of glass room addition you have chosen. 
8. Sunrooms are affordable! Better efficiences in manufacturing and reduced cost of labor for installation has made owning a sunroom an affordable luxury. Not only will you be pleasantly surprised by the cost of your new sunroom, you’ll benefit from the latest advances in energy efficiency so your sunroom remains affordable for decades to come.

Contact our friendly and informative staff of Sunshine Sunroom & Patio Co. if you are intersted in adding a sunroom to your home or office. Our sunroom, conservatory, and patio enclosure installers the best in the industry and look forward to building your sunroom dreams!

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