Sunroom construction options and pricing possibilities will differ depending on the individual aspects of your specific home. However, certain materials and designs are generally priced. For instance, an aluminum sunroom with a few windows and a solid roof will cost you much less than a full glass sunroom made from wood. Below you will find a few factors that will affect your sunroom pricing.
Your foundation is one of the first things you should take into consideration. Not only is the foundation the first thing you need in order to build a sunroom, but it also contributes greatly to the overall price. Depending on where you live, there will be specific building codes in place and the foundation must be in compliance with these local codes. The codes will vary according to the climate that you live in. Colder climates usually require that the foundation be built deeper into the ground. The deeper the foundation, the more expensive the labor and materials become.
The roof is the next element up for consideration. Generally, homeowners will opt to either have a solid roof or one with skylights in place. With solid roofs, the room gets its sun exposure from the full or partially glass walls. Adding skylights to the roof allows more sun exposure into the room. Some people enjoy the added exposure and take it one step further by making their entire room made of glass. This gives them the chance to take full advantage of the room as a potential greenhouse as well as a warm place to spend cool days. As far as cost is concerned, the framing and the material used will affect the price greatly. Keep in mind, the more skylights you have the more expensive the construction will be.
Picking the material of your sunroom is the next step. The material you choose will greatly affect the cost of your sunroom. Not only will the cost of construction be affected by the material you choose, but also your future energy costs. Below you will find a brief description of each material.
PVC: This is the least expensive material that can be used for sunrooms. PVC also contributes to lower energy bills because it offers a high level of insulation. This keeps heating and cooling costs lower. PVC is available in a variety of colors, requires low maintenance and is long lasting.
Aluminum: Aluminum is also an inexpensive sunroom material, but it isn't as great as an insulator as PVC. However, it is low maintenance and is available in a number of styles and colors. Aluminum is easy to coordinate with your existing home covering.
Wood: Wood is a preferred choice for many people. It is also the most expensive choice. Wood is more traditional than other options. It can be stained or painted with custom colors in order to match a home exactly. Keep in mind, wood requires much more maintenance than the other options.
Last but not least, you will need to calculate the cost of the windows. The type of windows and the amount of them will affect the price. Fixed windows are your least expensive option. Windows that open will cost more. Also, standard styles and sizes will be less expensive than custom windows. Additional features, such as the type of glaze that you choose to put on the windows, will affect the price as well.
