Difference Between Sunroom and Patio Cover
                     D i f f e r e n c e  B e t w e e n  S u n r o o m  a n d  
 P a t i o  Cove r
If you have extra space at your home and you are 
thinking to utilize  it in a productive manner, then either 
it will be a sunroom or a  patio cover which will become 
a beautiful addition. But out of  both, which one to get 
and why? What is the difference between a  sunroom 
and a patio? All these questions will be answered as we  
proceed in the blog.
First let us learn about patios.
What is a Patio?
A patio is a paved area of ground which is 
either  adjacent to, or near, your home. 
Patios can be made  with materials like 
concrete, bricks, pavers, or any  other 
material that gives a flat and a steady  
foundation.
You can even call it an outside platform. 
One of the  most common features of patio 
enclosures is this —  These are the 
enclosed spaces that feature high-  quality 
mesh fiberglass screening.
Benefits of Patio Covers
Getting a patio cover at home means that you will be able to enjoy the 
cool and gentle  breeze without having to fight bugs, dirt, debris, or any 
other foreign particles. It can also  be used as a perfect place as a home 
office, exercise area, social entertaining spot, guest  accommodations, kids 
play area, or even as a pet resting place.
You might be wondering that the sunroom also functions and offers the 
similar comfort.  However, both differs in terms of the foundation of the 
structure.
We will see the similarities and differences between the sunrooms and 
patio covers later  in the blog. Now, let us learn about sunrooms.
No matter where you are residing, having a sunroom will always be a good 
decision. For  instance, if you are living in Vancouver and are also looking 
forward to getting a sunroom  at your place, contact the best Sunroom 
Builders in Vancouver i.e., StrongBuild  Sunrooms.
Sunrooms in Vancouver — Definition
A simple definition of a sunroom says that 
it is a  glass-enclosed porch or a room that 
allows you a  sunny exposure. It is known 
by different names like  sun parlor, sun 
porch. Depending on its use, the  names of 
the sunrooms vary like some people  
would call it solarium, conservatory.
The sunrooms are attached to the house 
and are  accessible from the indoors. 
People get these built  into their home 
space to add an additional living  area.
Benefits of Adding a Sunroom
If you get a sunroom installed at your place, you will enjoy number of 
benefits like:  A Higher Real Estate Value of your home
Reduced Electricity Bill
Natural Sunlight that too in 
abundance  Personal Time in the 
Extra Space
Extra Space for Hobbies, or 
entertainment  Added Luxury
A Perfect and a different Space for Your 
Plants  Energy and mood booster
Not just this, a sunroom also adds to the beauty of your space. Since these are enclosed 
by the glass, these  look attractive and are certainly the head turners.
Believe me, the sunrooms look attractive all by themselves but you can even make them 
more appealing by  decorating them with curtains, plants, hangings, or any other 
decorative items. You can even add bedding if  you feel like making it a rest room, install 
fans for your comfort. You can dop anything that you want within  the sunroom since 
these are enclosed by the glass from all sides.
However, there is a drawback that you may lose privacy as your neighbours will be able 
to see you through  the glasses. So, for that, you can get drop curtains and solve that 
issue as well.
Not just this, you can even keep the sunroom simple and not accentuate it. All depends 
on your preferences.
Sunrooms V/S Patio Covers
As said earlier in the blog too, sunrooms 
and patios  differ in their foundation.
Sunrooms have inflexible frames, 
windows, and are  developed as an 
extension of the home–unlike  patio covers 
which are a freestanding structure.
If we go by the basic understanding, 
people often  refer sunrooms as patio 
enclosures, get confused  because after all, 
both start as a paved outdoor  space. But 
the sunrooms are built from the scratch.  
On the other hand, patios are just the 
extension.
Construction
When it comes to building a sunroom and 
a patio,  the former is built from a scratch 
and always needs  a foundation. Because 
of the strong floor, the  sunrooms last for 
decades. To get a sunroom built,  you 
generally require a building permit as it 
will be  treated as a permanent addition to 
your home. On  the other hand, the latter 
is a freestanding  structure. It is not a 
home extension and would not  require a 
foundation to build a patio.
Design and Style
There are variety to offer in terms of styles 
and  design — for both sunrooms and patio 
covers. You  can contact the best sunroom 
builders in  Vancouver i.e., StrongBuild 
Sunrooms.
With a large selection of gorgeous 
silhouettes and  materials, our sunrooms 
and patio covers bring  seamless transition 
to your indoor and outdoor  spaces.
Sunrooms
Today sunrooms and patio covers are designed  keeping in mind the 
architecture of your home. If a  sunroom has a glass roof, it is referred to as a  
conservatory or solarium. If it has a roof that  extends from the roof of the 
house, it might be  called a studio, gable or even a traditional sunroom.  At 
StrongBuild Sunroom, we also offer the choice  between fine structural 
materials such as  aluminum, vinyl and engineered wood.
Patio Covers
We offer a wide range of patio cover 
options too  that are designed to match 
and enhance the  aesthetics of your 
home.
Choose from frames in white, black, or 
any colour  of your choice — whether you 
want a full glass,  partial glass, or 
aluminum roof and other styles.
You can view the styles from our gallery of
 custom  patio covers.
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