Is a back porch considered a screened in porch?
Typically not screened. Back Porch – just like porch – only on the rear of your house. Open Air Porch – another type of porch – with no fixed screen walls. However, may very well have screen curtains (see below). Sunroom = Glassed in Room – just call this an addition with lots of windows. This is not a porch.
What is the difference between a porch and a sunroom?
Open Air Porch – another type of porch – with no fixed screen walls. However, may very well have screen curtains (see below). Sunroom = Glassed in Room – just call this an addition with lots of windows. This is not a porch.
Why choose framed-in glass for your patio enclosures?
Framed-in glass can transform your deck or patio area into an enticing, weather-resistant, and bug-free four season room that you can enjoy all year long. Double-pane insulated glass window and door rolling panels make up the walls of each room and come standard with all Patio Enclosures four season rooms.
What is an enclosed porch called?
Lanai: A term frequently used in Hawaii to describe a specific type of porch. Most often it's used to describe an enclosed porch with a concrete or stone floor. Lanais are slightly different from sunrooms because most often they have concrete floors and are situated on the ground adjacent to the home. –
What do you call a glass sunroom?
A solarium is an addition to a house in which both the walls and ceilings are enclosed in glass. Unlike a conservatory or sunroom, a solarium's walls are entirely made of glass.
What is the difference between sunroom and enclosed porch?
An enclosed porch is a roof-covered, screened-in room that's open to the elements. Whereas a sunroom is built with four walls, enclosed porches often have screens on either side that allow fresh air into the room.
What is an enclosed frame porch?
Enclosed Porch, Deck, Patio or Balcony means a platform located at and attached to or abutting against the entrance to a residential building, completely covered by a roof and enclosed by fully intact glass and/or fully intact screens.
What is another word for sunroom?
Synonyms of sunroomsleeping porch,solarium,sunporch.
What is a glass roofed room called?
A conservatory is a building or room having glass or other transparent roofing and walls used as a greenhouse or a sunroom.
What is the difference between a screened in porch and a 3 season room?
Screened porches are built just as they sound, with a roof and screens surrounding the existing structure, simply enclosing a space without sealing it. On the other hand, season rooms have a higher level of enclosure.
What's the difference between a solarium and a sunroom?
Sunrooms are rooms with many windows, though unlike solariums, they are not made entirely of glass. Sunrooms are an extension of the home, and as such they have a solid roof that provides a more enclosed environment.
Is it better to have a screened porch or sunroom?
If you want a space to keep house plants year-round, a screened porch isn't it. A sunroom is the better option for keeping plants — and people — comfortable in the winter.
What is a second floor porch called?
BALCONY. A balcony is usually a small platform on the outside of a building, enclosed by walls or balustrades, sometimes supported by columns or console brackets. The platform is projecting from the wall of a building and is usually above the ground floor. A balcony is a small second floor porch.
What is the difference between a patio and a lanai?
A lanai is an open-sided, roofed porch or veranda. A patio can be on the ground floor of a building, while a porch typically sits at the top of stairs leading to the front door.
What is the difference between a sunroom and a four season room?
Three-season sunrooms aren't insulated, so they cannot provide the comfort needed for winters without an external heating device, such as a portable heater or electric fireplace. In contrast, four-season rooms provide year-round usability. They're often insulated, so they can be comfortably used even in the wintertime.
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Each Type of Sunroom
Protected living spaces that blur the line between outdoor and indoor living are extremely popular because people love that feeling of being outdoors and connected to nature, minus inconveniences like cold winds, mosquitoes, and glaring sun.
What to Consider
So, how do you decide what is best for you? Consider your goals and budget, as well as how you plan to use the space. If you simply want an outdoor space that protects you from the bugs during the warm weather months and is still intimately connected to nature, a screened porch is an excellent option. This also is the least expensive option.
Bryan Jones of GuildQuality PRO asked
I have a screened in porch that I wish I used more. I was thinking about glassing it in and was wondering what my best option would be?
Abe Degnan of Degnan Design-Build-Remodel of Madison PRO answered
It also depends on how high off the ground you are. Be aware that (at least in Wisconsin) if you are more than 24" above ground to the floor of the room, you can't use a vinyl product like PGT Eze-Breeze without a guardrail and balusters.
Custom Concepts of Custom Concepts Construction PRO answered
There are a few options, depending on the use of the intended space. You can glass the space in to create a four season sunroom. This will insulate the room but can also be costly. There is another material you can use that is vinyl and looks and acts like real glass that is more cost effective.
Joe Kennedy of Kennedy Windows & Doors, Inc. PRO answered
If you mean that the walls are 2 x 4 and framed already below the screens and you just want to replace the screens with windows, then you have a few options depending on your budget.
Jason Gettum of Gettum Associates, Inc PRO answered
Yes, definitely check out a product from PGT Industries called Eze-Breeze.
