Have you ever dreamed about having a quiet, peaceful place at home to read a book, practice yoga, or just contemplate the day? A sunroom is often a wonderful place to relax—allowing you a beautiful view of the outdoors with all the comfort of the indoors. The guide below looks at some reasons to discuss adding one with a remodeling contractor.

What Do Homeowners Enjoy Most About Sunrooms?

1. Increased Living Space

Adding a sunroom to your home increases its square footage—giving you another room to entertain guests or pursue a hobby. In addition, the large windows open up your home visually, making it seem even more expansive. Should you ever decide to sell your property, both elements can help to secure buyers.

2. Lower Your Energy Bill

The amount of glass used in sunrooms means that the sun is able to naturally light the space. As a result, you don’t have to rely on electric lights often when you are in this room, helping curb your power bill.

Additionally, the sun can also provide warmth that reduces your need to run your furnace in the winter. In the past, homeowners worried about heat loss since glass is a poor insulator. However, modern energy-saving windows have much more effective seals, which prevent indoor air from escaping.

3. Get More Sunlight 

Sunlight provides us with Vitamin D, which helps us fight off a range of diseases—including the flu and heart disease—and lifts our moods. If you have a sunroom, you are likely to get more exposure to this important substance. Additionally, you can enjoy it without worrying about the potentially harmful effects of being in direct sunlight. Ask your remodeling contractor to install windows tinted to protect against UVA and UVB rays, which have ties to skin cancer.

4. Grow More Plants

If you have a green thumb, your new sunroom is the perfect place to indulge this passion. The vast array of windows will ensure every plant gets sufficient amounts of sunlight. Additionally, plant life consumes carbon dioxide, while giving off oxygen, so adding more greenery to this room can improve indoor air quality.

While adding a sunroom to your home is an exciting project, it’s one that will require the expertise of a skilled remodeling contractor. GoodeGuy Construction in Lincoln, NE, has over 28 years of experience in providing high quality and reliable construction services to homeowners throughout the Lincoln area. Their process is designed to provide high-quality results with little turnaround time. To get started, you can request a free quote online. Call (402) 435-6893 with questions.