Adding a room to your house has a lot of benefits! Not only does it make your house look more spacious, but the price will go up if you want to sell your house in the future. Especially if it's a sunroom or solarium, you can't enjoy living in a nice climate! You can design it however you like. Of course, it is also practical to add a room directly. When there are more people in the house or you want to have more space to move around, it will be much more comfortable immediately, especially for families with children who are growing up!

There are two ways to add a room: the first is a house addition and the second is a sunroom. While both have their advantages, choosing between a sunroom and an entire room addition requires a lot of thought. Next, you need to understand the

The difference between a sunroom and a room addition

The costs associated with building and using a sunroom versus a room addition

What is a room addition?

A full room addition, also known as a room addition, is a room addition built with traditional building materials. Unlike a sunroom, which consists primarily of glass panels, a room addition requires a foundation, traditional windows and doors, and interior and exterior finishes.

When adding a room addition, builders pour the foundation, then cover the framing and walls, and finally finish the exterior with shingles or siding. The interior of the room requires finishes such as built-in power, insulation, and paint, and often an HVAC system needs to be installed or connected.

Sunroom vs. Full Room Cost Comparison

Cost is always a topic of conversation when homeowners consider building a sunroom or new room. People may ask if building a sunroom is really more cost effective than building a new room. The truth is, this question is not that simple, and the answer must be based on several things. For example, what kind of room do you want to build? Is it a warm, spring-like, three-season solarium, or a fully furnished addition? How do you plan to use this new space? Will it be for occasional sunbathing, or do you plan to live there for a long time or have multiple uses? All of these will affect the final cost.

Sunrooms are available in both convenient prefabricated kits and customized products based on the homeowner's unique specifications. While many believe that prefabricated kits are more advantageous in terms of cost due to the fact that they are mass-produced, this is not an absolute. In fact, depending on what the homeowner chooses to customize, the quality of the materials, and the finesse of the design, sometimes the total price of a prefabricated sunroom can instead exceed that of a custom sunroom. Therefore, before making a decision, homeowners should consider all factors thoroughly to ensure that they choose the option that best suits their needs.

While most sunrooms do not require a foundation, it is not unheard of for a foundation to be required to build a sunroom, which can add to the total cost of the sunroom. In addition, sunrooms require a building permit.

Choosing a three or four season sunroom is another consideration that directly affects the cost. Three-season sunrooms may be more affordable as they do not require insulation or additional components such as connecting to an HVAC system. A four-season sunroom will take into account the cost of insulation, electrical and HVAC connections, and may include the price of a foundation if necessary.

All types of sunrooms require specialized labor and tools, and homeowners should consider this in the total price of the room. But it's not just the construction portion that homeowners may have to spend. Sunrooms, especially four-season sunrooms, are an extension of the home, which means the home's electric and water bills will likely increase. If the sunroom is not as energy efficient, it will further increase household expenses. Additionally, the frequency with which a homeowner uses the sunroom and the purpose for which they use the sunroom (for example, some homeowners may want to turn the sunroom into an auxiliary TV room) will also affect the total cost of the sunroom.

What is the cost of a full room addition?

The cost of a full room addition is similar to that of a solarium, with components, labor, building permits and frequency of use all contributing to the total price. An increase in the amount of materials used will inevitably lead to an increase in cost, and since room additions take more time to build than a sunroom, labor hours will also add to the price.

Unlike a solarium, homeowners can choose to use it at certain times of the year as needed. The addition is more focused on year-round comfort and is not only insulated throughout, but also equipped with electrical and HVAC connections, which are of course required if the sunroom is also intended to be used year-round, but are suitable for the summer and fall seasons to greatly reduce energy efficiency.

The use of the entire addition may help offset the overall price. If you only use it occasionally, perhaps as a guest bedroom, infrequent use may help you save money on household expenses. However, frequent use of a recreation room or living room with additional electronics may add to your household expenses.

Uses of Sunrooms vs. Whole Room Additions

Ideally, it's best to determine the primary use of the new room before deciding between a sunroom or a whole room.

Sunrooms consist of walls of glass that don't offer great privacy, so it's best to reserve them for areas where privacy isn't needed. Family rooms, game rooms, second living rooms, and hobby rooms are all popular choices for sunrooms, and they provide a cozy space with natural light.

If a homeowner intends to use the extra space for private purposes such as a bedroom or home office, it's best to add a full room. While a living room or recreation room can also be used as a full-room addition, most homes already have an enclosed living or recreation area, making a sunroom a better, more special option for common areas.

Order a Sunroom from Ya Ji

Whether you're looking to create an intimate reading area, a bright game room, or simply expand a family room, Ya Ji has a wide selection of sunrooms to choose from. From three- and four-season sunrooms to conservatories, we understand how a quality sunroom can cost-effectively increase the value of your home. Our professionals will work with you to help you choose the sunroom option that best suits your home and needs, and we'll also provide you with flexible installation options to keep you worry-free.

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