Today, many homeowners are looking for ways to increase their amount of indoor-outdoor space. It’s easy to create sunrooms and enclosed porches that keep out bugs and sun but allow you to feel like you’re outside. If you’re trying to decide between the two, you’ll appreciate the list below featuring three aspects to keep in mind while making this choice.

How to Choose Between a Sunroom & a Screened Porch

1. Connection to the Outdoors

When envisioning the new space, can you feel the breeze from outside? If so, a screened porch is likely what you’re dreaming of due to the immediate connection to the outdoors. Sunrooms, on the other hand, are more enclosed, and while you can open the windows to let in some air and sound, the experience isn’t quite the same.

2. Seasonal Use

If you’d like to use a new addition all year-round, you may benefit from choosing a sunroom. These contained spaces provide the opportunity to add heat, so you don’t have to stop using this part of the home during the winter months. Due to the lack of windows and insulation, screened porches aren’t always comfortable during colder seasons, so it’s important to think about when you’d like to use this part of the home.

3. Cost

How much do you want to spend on this new hangout space? Screened porches require less-expensive building materials and may cost only half of the price of creating a sunroom due to their lack of windows. Speak with a contractor about possible options to learn which fits into your budget. 

Families looking to create more indoor-outdoor space in their homes should contact Decks Unlimited in Dale County, AL. Their expert team is ready to create custom decks, sunrooms, screened porches, pool enclosures, and awnings to suit your unique needs. To learn about their 100% satisfaction guarantee and lifetime workmanship warranty, call (334) 232-1020, or visit their website to request a quote for your project today.