build sunroom on deck

“We have a good sized deck on our home, but we don’t really use it,” Jason said. “It’s always too cold, or too hot, or too windy – whatever the case may be, the deck’s just so much wasted space right now. Can you build a sunroom on a deck? I’m envisioning a place where we can hang out, comfortably, no matter what the weather is doing.”

Converting a deck into a sunroom is a very popular project in the Metrowest area. The truth is that we have beautiful summers in this region – beautiful short summers. Spring can be cold and chilly; autumn has been known to include early snow. Having a sunroom built on your deck can make a lot of sense.

There are some things you need to know. First and foremost, you’ll want an experienced deck builder handling this project with you: it’s critical to ensure that your deck has an adequate foundation to support the weight of a sunroom on it. Sunrooms may be all or mostly glass, but they are quite heavy. Additionally, while prefabricated sunroom kits exist, they just don’t offer the level of quality many Metrowest MA homeowners choose willingly. Custom build sunrooms can be crafted to look as if they were original to the house, boosting both curb appeal and value.

Building a sunroom on a deck is one of the most cost-effective ways to add space to your home. It’s also a project that can be completed fairly quickly, especially if you’re working with experienced deck builders. Many Metrowest families who have sunrooms built on their decks use the room throughout the year, either as a family room, for a home office, or as a space for the kids to play. Pets love sunrooms too: pet parents report that their canine and feline companions seem to be more cheerful and better behaved with the extra space and daylight a sunroom provides.

Don’t let winter ruin your ability to enjoy your back yard. Outdoor living experts have been singing the praises of sunrooms for a while – the large windows provide for plenty of natural sunlight while the sturdy construction protects you from the elements year round.

We’ve found that many homeowners get greater enjoyment from and use their decks more when they have a sunroom built on the deck. A big part of the issue is sunshine – as much as we all enjoy the warm rays, we know that too much UV exposure can be a health hazard. Sunrooms provide shade and protection from the sun. They also keep out allergens like mold, mildew and pollen, and can protect you from harmful biting insects.

Having a sunroom built on your deck is a quick, cost-effective way to add living space to your home. Because you’re building on the deck, there’s no need to do any excavation or foundation work for your new sunroom. This means you save time and money.

Many families enjoy having a sunroom on the deck because it offers the best of two worlds. Use the open deck area for barbecuing, container gardening, or enjoying being outside – then use the sunroom whenever you’d like more privacy, a little less nature, or both.

Many people feel more comfortable sitting in a sunroom rather than out in the open. The sense of being enclosed can be relaxing – and if you’re trying to relax and also have small children or active pets, being able to keep them safely inside the sunroom is a smart stress buster.

Sometimes sunrooms are referred to as solariums or conservatories. The terms are pretty much interchangeable, aside from some minor details. The key to creating an enjoyable space for your family to use and enjoy is working with an experienced local deck contractor.