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Design Guide to Sun Lounges /Sun Rooms
An extension to add value and enjoyment to your home
Sun lounges / Sun Room are one of the most popular home improvement choice and with
good reason. A room with a thousand uses, any time, day or night, winter
or summer.
When sited to form a junction between the out door garden area and the
indoor living area, it is ideal for extending the use of the garden during
the summer months. Providing shade during the day and warmth during the
evenings makes it perfect for family gatherings, entertaining, holiday
celebrations or just plain quiet time. Lay back and enjoy the great outdoors...indoors!
Sun Lounge v Conservatory
The difference between a Sun Lounge and a Conservatory is basically the
use of a glass roof on a conservatory and a tiled or slated roof on a
Sun Lounge. The difference may be slight but the choice has fundamental
consequences to when, how long and for what purpose the additional room
can be used for.
Conservatories are prone, during sunny summer days, to over heating and
cool down quickly in the evenings. During the winter months the lack of
heat retention within the structure means that the extension is normally
little above the outside temperature.
Sun Lounges / sunroom built with tiled or slatted roof are better insulated than
their counterparts, therefore the range of temperature difference is reduced
allowing a longer time that the Sun Lounge can be used. The roof would
be well insulated, large double glazed windows areas and insulated floors
all contribute to an extension that can be used at any time of the year.
For a room with a difference, a Sun Lounge is the one that is warmer
in the winter, cooler in the summer but with all the benefits of a conservatory.
- Tiled or slate roof
- Hipped ceiling
- Timber or plastered finish
A place to relax, a light and airy work room, somewhere for the kids
to play, or a room in which to make your guests feel welcome - a Sun Lounge
will give you more room for living - but living in style!
Today's structurally designed and custom-built Sun Lounges are a far
cry from the old "lean-to" of yesteryear. Sturdily and beautifully
built in PVC-U or hard wood, the Sun Lounge become an integral part of
your home, adding character convenience and value.
Designing Your Sun Lounge / Sun Room.
The following checklist can help to make sure you get
the Sun Lounge / Sun Room that suits your needs perfectly.
Function - What will
your Sun Lounge be used for? Will it be in use all year round? Will it
be used mostly in early morning, midday, evenings? For dining, sitting,
children playing, displaying plants?
Position - Depending
on the use of your Sun Lounge you need to plan the best position. Which
room should it connect to? Which direction should it face? (For morning
or evening sun or the best views of the garden.)
Size & Shape - How
large should it be? Which shape will make the best use of the space and
the site?
Appearance - What style
best suits your house? What will it look like from the inside and outside?
Will it enhance the looks and value of the property?
Security - What level
of security is required? Will it match that of the rest of your house?
Heating & Ventilation - If the Sun Lounge is to be used all year round, will it require heating?
Maintenance - How easy will it need to be to clean & maintain inside and out?
Planning Permission - Do you need approval? Sun Lounges generally do, planning guides are
available from your local planning office.
Building Control Approval - Sun lounges require Building Control approval.
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sunlounge incorporates the kitchen and dining areas on the ground
floor and an additional bedroom on the first floor.
The wrap round windows on the ground floor provides views over the patio
and garden areas. |
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The
first floor provides an addtional bedroom within the roof structure
incorporating two dormer windows and three velux windows.
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