If you are considering constructing a sun room, then it’s vital to know where the sun’s rays will fall at certain times of day. The Sun Surveyor Lite app for Android is essentially an enhanced 3D digital compass. This app allows you to see the position of the sun and moon during any time of day, so optimizing the amount of sunlight that enters your room addition is a breeze. The sunrise and sunset times are also easily accessible, and you can watch the sun position as it changes during the day or over a period of time.
If you’re constructing a new addition to your home, then this app will certainly come in handy—but Timberbuilt Rooms will come in even handier. Call us at (866) 455-4856 to speak with one of our experienced professionals.
If you love being outdoors but also enjoy the amenities of home living, then a screen room can be the perfect addition to your home. You can enjoy beautiful weather while avoiding pesky gnats and other annoying insects. But once you’ve decided to add a screened sun room, there are some important decisions you have to make regarding the type of screen you’ll use. Below are a few of the most common screen room options. While reading about the types of screens can be useful, don’t hesitate to ask your contractor about the specific screen that will best fit your climate and region.
Fiberglass: If protecting against insects is your biggest concern, then fiberglass screens will suit your needs just fine. Fiberglass is an inexpensive, durable option that won’t crease or dent like aluminum. Additionally, fiberglass is more opaque than aluminum, which can be beneficial if you live in a sunnier area.
SuperScreen: SuperScreen is a UV-tolerant option for your screen room. It is resistant to fading, flaking, and becoming brittle due to sun exposure. In addition to its durability, SuperScreen is coated with biocide, which prevents the growth of bacteria, fungus, and mildew.
BetterVue: If you want to leave your beautiful view unobstructed by an insect screen, then BetterVue is a good option. BetterVue is made of very fine fibers that improve a screen’s openness and visibility.
Insect Screen: Sometimes the smallest of insects can penetrate a screen’s mesh. With an insect screen, the holes in the mesh are fine enough to keep those tiny pests out of your sun room.
Let Timberbuilt Rooms help you choose the right screen for your sun room. Our qualified professional contractors know the benefits of each type of screen—give us a call at (866) 455-4856 to discuss all of your options.
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By reducing heat gain with energy-efficient glass, you can spend more time enjoying your naturally lit sunroom. Before building a home addition, consider the benefits of energy-efficient glass and weather sealing. For more information, visit the following links or call Timberbuilt Rooms at (866) 455-4856.
Review this article to learn how New Jersey residents are getting the most out of their sunrooms.
Explore the options made available by Low-E window coatings at EfficientWindows.org.
The U.S. Department of Energy provides this tutorial on Low-E glass and how it can benefit your home.
Your choice in glass will determine the total energy-efficiency of your home addition. Read on to learn about the newest glass technology and what it has to offer:
Security, Sound, and Storm Defense:Double- and triple-pane tempered glass offers homeowners new levels of safety from exterior elements. For the highest level of wind resistance, look for panes that include a polyvinyl interlayer for maximum protection—this design also helps window glass resist damage from projectile objects. Other spacer options boost a window’s ability to block sound from entering the home. Glass windows that blend energy-efficiency and security ratings provide the widest range of protection for your home.
Energy-Efficient Glazing: Products like the SolarControl Max Low-E Coating and SolarControl Plus Low-E Coating boost the energy-efficiency of tempered glass. Window manufacturers like Gorell provide pre-glazed glass to prevent unwanted sunlight from filtering into your home.
Fade Protection Factor (FPF): The FPF score dictates the amount of solar color fading that windows protect against. An FPF score of 50 indicates glass that effectively protects your home and furniture from the fading effects of sunlight. High FPF windows can also help reduce mixed carpet colors from uneven UV exposure.
Natural Gas Support: Even the best glass can benefit from the use of krypton and argon—these thermal insulators work to keep heat from reaching the surface of glass. Both gases are much heavier than the air we breathe, requiring far more energy from light to produce heat. Placing these gases between panes prevents much of the heat energy of sunlight from passing into your home. Many studies show at least a 20% decrease in transmitted heat after employing argon or krypton gas.
Consulting a professional home addition company like Timberbuilt Rooms can help you determine a realistic budget. Our years of experience can help inspire new solutions for matching the design of your home. To begin plans on a rewarding home improvement project, call us at (866) 455-4856.
