What type of solarium would suit me best?
More and more homeowners are choosing to add a solarium to their homes. Before choosing a model, several questions need to be considered: Would I like to use it year-round or only from spring to fall? What is my budget? Three types of solariums are available to you: the 3-season, the 3-season plus, and the 4-season.
3 Types of solariums
3 seasons sunroom
A 3-season solarium will extend your summer. It provides shelter from wind, rain, and mosquitoes while giving the feeling of being outdoors thanks to its large windows. This new room is attached to your house and separated by an insulated door. For example, it’s possible to cover your terrace to transform it into a solarium.
3 SEASONS PLUS SUNROOM
4 seasons sunroom
When we build a 4-season solarium, we extend your house. This type of solarium will keep you warm at all times, even in winter. To achieve this, we insulate the walls, floor, and ceiling according to building standards. Quality materials are used to ensure you are comfortable in your room all year round. A 4-season solarium requires a higher investment than a 3-season solarium but adds more value to your home.
The differences
3 seasons sunroom
- Non-insulated treated wood floor
- 2-inch aluminum structure
- Vinyl or single glass windows
- Acrylic or insulated 4-inch roof
- The door between the house and the solarium cannot be removed
3 SEASONS PLUS SUNROOM
- Insulated R32 floor
- 3-inch aluminum structure with thermal break
- Double thermos glass windows, low-E, Argon, Energy Star
- Insulated 6-inch roof
- The door between the house and the solarium cannot be removed
4 seasons sunroom
- Insulated R32 floor
- Fiberglass structure covered with PVC
- Double thermos glass windows, low-E, Argon, Energy Star
- Insulated 10-inch roof, R42
- The door between the house and the solarium can be removed