Not all home additions are made equal! A glass patio enclosure can transform your home for the better. Not only do you benefit from a brand-new home addition for your interior, but it also adds a natural feel that incorporates your exterior as well. If you're looking for an amazing investment in your house, here are some amazing benefits that we know that you’ll love.

Extra Space for Fun

As with any home addition, unlike a utilitarian space like the kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom, you really have the freedom to add a space simply for how it'll add fun to your household. Contrary to popular belief, fun and relaxation aren't just a boon to your kids. Think about how much calmer your mornings will be if you spend them with a coffee watching the sunrise from your sunroom.

An extra outdoor room lets you disconnect from the madness of modern life and take a minute to breathe fresh air. Open up the screened windows, breathe, and let yourself relax. Feels good, doesn’t it? Imagine you can do that without stepping outside. Avoid rainstorms, snow, and any other inclement weather conditions.

That’s a big reason why people love these rooms so much. You can really create a space that'll allow you to get away. However, what about the practical use that an extra room can bring to your family get-togethers? Should you have your glass patio enclosure facing your pool or patio, you'll be able to open up the space, making an entertaining space that weaves together the interior and exterior of your home.

They’re particularly amazing when used as a pool room — imagine being able to walk out on your deck from this room to jump into a cool pool. There’s nothing better than that in the hot summer! It’s all within your grasp if you’re willing to invest a little in an amazing outdoor room.

Immediate Home-Value Boost

Are you looking for a way to make your home worth more money? With inflation on the rise, there’s no shame in trying to get more bang for your buck, especially in assets that you already own. A new room in your home can provide just that for you!

What affects home value the most? Typically, home buyers prefer houses that provide the most features, rooms, and unique elements. A glass patio enclosure is actually one of the most affordable ways to improve your home’s value at such a high level. Better yet, while you're receiving an addition to your home that'll add to its value, you won't need to invest heaps of money like you would if you were building an additional story.

With any additions to your home, you want to remain laser-focused on your return on investment. If you plan on selling, it's one of the most important ways to choose home improvements. It indicates how much money you get back versus what you spent on an addition. Most of the time, it’s represented as a percentage of the renovation’s cost.

In our experience, new rooms provide a great return on investment, with smaller additions having slightly better rates due to the lower investment. With a glass patio enclosure, as it's a smaller room, it'll add value to your home. This is while not requiring as much of an investment as a new west wing would, for example.

Better Connection to Nature

In today’s concrete jungles, it’s often hard to understand just how much our bodies and minds miss nature. According to a study in the Journal of Internal Medicine, people who get more sun exposure may live up to two years longer than those who get less sun. With this in mind, it's important to remember how crucial spending time in nature is for our mental health.

Does that sound like you and your family? Well, why not install a glass patio enclosure to avoid this problem? Just think about it: rather than sitting outside (where the sun can be sharp and the bugs nasty, more on that later), you can relax in an enclosed outdoor area.

As a result, you can relax outdoors and get that fresh air and nature time you deserve. Turn off your phone and listen to the world around you. Birds will be calling, frogs croaking, and wind blowing. All those natural elements will delight your unconscious mind and relax your taut nerves.

In a real sense, a patio enclosure is a bit like a bridge between outdoor and indoor life — you’ll get a room-like feeling of protection without outdoor air and sun. That’s huge if you’re trying to sell your house.

Protection From Pests

Here in Georgia, spending time outdoors might be an endless battle with spiders, insects, and other vermin. Wouldn’t it be great to have an outdoor room where you could hang out without worrying about these pests? Well, a glass patio enclosure can provide that amazing benefit.

A patio enclosure comes with very tightly woven meshes that keep those pestering mosquitoes, flies, and hornets out of your sitting room. In fact, should they stop by for a visit, you’ll probably see them angrily butting against the mesh, desperate to annoy you. Put up bug torches around the room to keep them further away.

Bugs aren’t the only critters that might want to enter your space. Snakes, frogs, squirrels, birds, and even raccoons would love to get inside your patio. They can smell food and may want to invade your home for protection and heat. An enclosed room keeps them further away from you.

With an enclosed room, you'll be able to enjoy outdoor time at all hours of the day. Our team also recommends investing in patio furniture like a reading chair and table. That way, you'll be able to enjoy coffee in the mornings and read books at sunset, all from the security of your patio enclosure.

Fresh Air and Sunlight

Getting outside for some fresh air and sun can provide a helpful reset for the challenges of a busy day. However, if you’re sensitive to sunlight or trying to avoid the risk of skin cancer, sitting out in direct sunlight isn't ideal. Thankfully, an enclosed room can help minimize your risk of this danger. By avoiding direct sunlight, you'll be able to enjoy fresh air without the negatives that come with being outside, unprotected.

On the flip side, your glass patio enclosure could be a functional space for your home. You could also utilize the space as a greenhouse of sorts. With this goal in mind, you'll actually want to invest in windows and screens that'll allow the sun and air into the space. That way, you'll be able to grow flowers, herbs, and other plants for your family to enjoy. Be sure to inform your contractor what you intend to do with the space during your consultation.

These many benefits make a glass patio enclosure an awesome addition to your home. If you’re ready to transform your home, allow the experts here at Eicher's Pro Vinyl to take care of you! With over 25 years of experience, we're proud to serve as some of the best builders in the area. We're excited to kickstart your project and get you reaping the benefits mentioned in this article. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation!