Year-Round Comfort: Climate Solutions for Your Sunroom

On average, Louisiana, particularly in Lafayette, has 217 sunny days within a year. Aside from enjoying your time by the pool, it can be the ideal time to build your customized sunroom and other outdoor home addition projects in Lafayette, LA. Or, if you already have an existing sunroom, you can make some upgrades to withstand other weather conditions, such as heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and snow.

While sunrooms are originally designed to be used during the summer when the sun is at its brightest, a routine or habit of regular maintenance can keep your sunroom in top shape. However, it does not mean that when summertime is over and here comes the cycle of the seasons, you won’t be able to use your sunroom anymore.

Here is how you can keep your sunroom warm and cool:

Keeping It Warm
Keeping your sunroom warm during the winter can be quite a struggle. One of the most common concerns that sunroom owners face is the presence of moisture and condensation. You have to always regulate the right ventilation or insulation in your living space to keep moisture from eating or wreaking havoc on your foundations.

 • Thermal-insulated Drapes and Add-ons
Using the right draperies and additional insulation materials, such as rugs and pads, can help you keep your sunroom warm during the winter. Insulated drapes or fabrics can capture heat and hold the warm air in your sunroom.

 • Window Tint and Other Treatments
Opting for window tinting can also help insulate your sunroom, as tints capture sunlight and allow it to warm your space. However, window tinting can affect your view through the windows. You can opt for other window treatments to explore your options.

 • Additional Insulation Innovations
You can also use some innovative ideas, like placing clear plastic on the surface of your windows to prevent warm air from escaping.

 • Radiant Floor Heater
If rugs and pads do not appeal to you, then you can opt for radiant heating on your flooring system to help keep you warm during freezing days. You can ask contractors who specialize in different outdoor home addition projects in Lafayette, LA, to help you with the installation process.

 • Installing a Fireplace
Another solution that can be appealing is to install a fireplace in your sunroom. Whether it is electric, wood, or gas-operated, as long as it serves its purpose and fits your preferences, then it will be a good choice.

 • Skylight
To make your sunroom look elegant and, at the same time, keep your living space warm, you can also choose and install skylights. Aside from its aesthetic advantage, you can keep your sunroom at its best!

Keeping It Cool
If the heat can be unbearable during the summer, there are ways to keep your sunroom cool. Aside from controlling your HVAC system, you can have the following:

 • Window Blinds
Blinds can either capture or block the sun, so you have to make sure that you buy the right ones. Blinds that are meant to block sun rays can either be hung on the inside or outside your windows.

 • Window Treatment and Upgrades
You can also choose treatments such as window tinting to block out the sun and keep your sunroom cool. Or explore your options if there are other window upgrades you can find helpful to keep your space cool.

 • Air Circulation
Regulating the airflow in your sunroom is also important. Proper ventilation, such as the proper installation of your vents and ceiling fans, can help keep cool air around.

Are you looking forward to having upgrades on your sunroom and patio covers in Lafayette, LA? Entrust your vision and home project plans to Gutters and More Construction. Call us at 337-400-2641.