Straight eave, lean-tos sunrooms are the simplest type of sunroom to design and build. Even though they are the simplest of the sunrooms, they should be designed and integrated as part of the existing house and not just an add-on glass structure. All of the exterior sunroom is extruded aluminum. The interior can be aluminum, wood or vinyl.
The size and shape may vary as well as the glass selection and frame colors.
Straight eave lean-to sunrooms add a sense of space and lightness to a house. It can be used to extend living area or simply patio or deck enclosure. Filling the sunroom with plants creates a sense of outdoor living.
Modern sunrooms are designed to be used throughout the four seasons of the year. Originally, most of the sunrooms were designed and built to be used mainly in mild weather to provide protection from rain and wind. Many sunrooms were both too hot in the summer and too cold in winter.
The materials used in construction of sunrooms and conservatories were originally just steel. Now with new technology, owners have several choices; wood, aluminum or vinyl—depending on desire and budget. Buyers can choose from the most expensive, exotic hardwoods to the least: aluminum or vinyl.
Most of the sunrooms and conservatories are designed with insulated, high performance glass in the roof and walls. Many owners, especially in warmer climates, choose to build more a conventional roof with a tile or shingle overlay.
Curve eave lean-tos sunrooms are the simplest type of sunrooms to design and build. The curve eave sunroom may be design and build as lean-to or can be design as Georgian, Victorian or Edwardian conservatory. Most of the frames are extruded aluminum. The size and shape may vary; as well as the glass selection and frame colors.
Curve eave lean-to sunroom or conservatory can add a sense of space and lightness to a house. It can be used to extend a living area or as a patio or deck enclosure. Filling the sunroom with plants creates a sense of outdoor living.
Modern sunrooms are designed for use throughout the four seasons of the year. Originally, most of the sunrooms where design and build to be used mainly in mild weather to provide protection from rain and wind. Most sunrooms were both too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter.
The materials used in construction of sunrooms and conservatories were originally just steel. Now with new technology, owners have several choices; wood, aluminum or vinyl—depending on desire and budget. Buyers can choose from the most expensive, exotic hardwoods to the least: aluminum and vinyl. Most of the sunrooms and conservatories are designed with insulated, high performance glass in the roof and walls. Many owners, especially in warmer climates, choose to build a more conventional roof with a tile or shingle overlay.
