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If you want to add a patio room to your Kentucky home, you can choose between a screened-in porch or a glass sunroom. While both are suitable options, there are a few significant differences. Below is more information to help you make the right decision for your home.

Purpose

Screened-In Porch

Think through how you plan to use this patio room. If you want to spend more time outside with the family, then a screened-in porch is a perfect option. You can enjoy the evening breeze and eating dinner outside without having to deal with any bugs. While the temperature does drop in the winter, you can extend your outside use into the colder months by installing space heaters.

Sunroom

patio room

A glass sunroom will allow you to use the room all-year-round. This enables you to appreciate the view while sitting within the warmth of your home. Also, think about air conditioning if you decide to go for a sunroom. Since the glass can conduct heat and warm this room more than the others, you will want to make sure your existing HVAC unit can accommodate the extra space.

Protection

Screened-In Porch

The screened-in porch offers full protection from any critters and bugs. You can feel like you are outside without worrying about putting on bug spray or covering any food. It provides you with the essential protection, but its meshed windows allow for the spring sun or fall breeze to permeate the room. 

Sunroom

With this option, you can install single- or double-pane glass windows. The single-pane is an upgrade from the screen porch enclosure in terms of protection. You will not have to worry about any rain, dust, wind, or humidity as they will prevent any outside weather from entering.

However, double-pane glass provides extra security from the outside temperature. Its thermal protection will keep your room cooler during the summer and warmer during winter. This will also keep your energy bills down throughout the year, as you will not have to run the HVAC system as much to control the temperature.

 

Choose Aladdin’s Glass & Screen Products, Inc., for your patio room installation. This locally owned and operated company has been providing Nicholasville and Lexington, KY, residents with top-notch screened-in porches, sunrooms, and storefront windows for over 25 years. For more information on their services, visit the website. Call (859) 887-4070 to speak with a representative about your project.

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