Enclosed pergolas are popular throughout South Florida as they offer a great way to expand available living space while providing a seamless transition to the backyard or pool deck. Screened-in patios also protect against pesky mosquitoes, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors comfortably.
However, there are different types of enclosed patios, and in this article we will explore the differences between a traditional screened-in sunroom and the flexibility of a pergola sunroom.
Sunrooms are versatile additions to any home. They are often built with windows stretching up the walls and across the entire ceiling, allowing plenty of sunlight to enter. In South Florida, this abundance of light can be both a gift and a curse. While the natural light is desirable, it can also lead to the room becoming uncomfortably hot on sunny days. To address this, many architects in the region adapt sunrooms with traditional solid fixed roofs made of wood and shingles, along with windows or screens along the walls. This design allows sufficient light while promoting airflow to keep the temperatures bearable.
A pergola sunroom differs from a regular sunroom in its design and features. A basic pergola is a shade structure with a slatted or solid fixed roof supported by columns. It can be attached to the house, creating a seamless extension of the indoor living space, or it can also be erected as standalone structures in a garden, on a pool deck, or on a roof deck. While static wooden pergolas are common, the most luxurious pergolas are fabricated from high-quality aluminum. The material opens the door to advanced functionality and flexible styling options. Pergolas can also be enclosed with motorized retractable screens, creating a screened-in pergola. Some modern pergola enclosures include motorized adjustable louvered roofs that can open and close to control sunlight and provide partial or full shade, and they can also close tightly to seal out the rain.
If you are thinking of adding a sunroom to your home, you need to consider some of the limitations or pain points with such a space, including:
If you would like the sunny disposition of a traditional sunroom, but want more flexibility in your new living space, a pergola sunroom offers some unique advantages, such as:
Cost-effectiveness: Custom pergolas made from high-quality aluminum are often a more affordable option than traditional construction, and they withstand the test of time:
In South Florida, where heavy winds and tropical storms are frequent, opting for a screened-in pergola can be a wise choice to safeguard your investment. Glassed-in sunrooms are vulnerable to damage in hurricanes, but a hurricane-rated pergola with modern aluminum fabrication and engineering can offer better protection. Pergolas designed for hurricane resistance take into account various factors such as soil conditions, weather patterns, and potential flooding to ensure a robust structure.
Sunrooms are a popular addition to many residential homes in South Florida. If you are looking to add a new sunroom to your home, the unique advantages of a pergola sunroom will help you find more enjoyment on your patio. If you are interested in exploring this kind of home renovation, please reach out to our design team for a consultation.
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