How to Winterize a Sunroom

Sunrooms brings the "outside" in, but without pests and allergens.

Sunrooms are a popular place to relax during the warm months of the year. But if a sunroom is properly winterized it can be enjoyed year-round. A sunroom brings the outdoors in, without exposing the room's inhabitants to insects and allergens. A winterized sunroom can allow you to enjoy winter's beauty without the cold.

Things You'll Need

• Foam insulation
• Insulated windows
• Clear silicone
• Independent heater or heating duct extensions

Instructions

1. Install expanding foam insulation in any of the walls that do not have windows. Many sunrooms have solid walls along the lower quarter of the sunroom wall. By inserting expanding foam into these sections, air flow through the walls is reduced, which will help to hold in heat during cold months.

2. Replace the glass of the sunroom with insulated window glass. A double or triple pane glass window provides more insulation value to a sunroom than the traditional single pane glass windows. For even greater insulation, install windows featuring Argon gas between the panes.

3. Inspect the frames around the glass to ensure they are sealed properly. A thin bead of clear silicone can be used to seal the gaps between the pane of glass and the window frame.

4. Route heating ducts to the sunroom or install an independent heater in the sunroom to raise the temperature of the room.

References

• Dallas Sunrooms: Dallas Sunrooms Tips on How to Enjoy Your Sunroom All Year Round
• Paradoxpro: Sunroom Additions