Patio Rooms Offer Oasis of Calm

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PATIO ROOMS OFFER OASIS OF CALM

As our daily lives become increasingly hectic - with both parents often working full time, kids’ school activities, church and social events - the desire for a quiet, peaceful retreat to wind down and recharge the batteries at the end of the day is ever increasing.

Some go in for vacation cabins or other escapes away from home to relax, but more and more people prefer to create a restful sanctuary right in their own back yards. A screen and glass patio room is the modern improvement on yesterday’s porch - allowing you to enjoy the outdoors without being at the mercy of the elements.

A patio room may be the perfect solution to the growing demand homeowners have for a personal, private oasis of their own. Constructed on your deck or cement patio, a patio room provides a place for children to sprawl with coloring books when it’s raining outside - allows for mosquito-free dining “al fresco” - or becomes your peaceful moment alone with a cup of coffee and the newspaper.

Adding a patio or deck enclosure is an economical and easy way to add outdoor living space - without the expense and disruption of conventional construction. Most patio rooms are built from specially extruded aluminum components, use sliding glass windows and doors, and are covered with a pre-fabricated building panel. Several different national companies have local dealers in this area, as well as individual construction companies who build their own model.

According to Michael Leibowitz, National Sales Manager, homeowners have many options to choose from - but they should be sure that their patio room meets all local building codes, and is manufactured with fully engineered components. Leibowitz also recommends that homeowners check references to be sure the company they work with has a top notch customer service record and trained installation personnel.

Most patio rooms are purchased by homeowners who already have existing patios or decks at their homes. Another large percentage involved enclosing existing patio roofs. Patio rooms offer the open, bright feeling of being outdoors, while keeping the elements and the insects away. They are a perfect place to nurture plants, entertain, and add extra living space to your home. They are especially popular with empty-nesters who have downsized to a smaller home - then find they need a place for grandchildren to play! And you can go ahead and plan that summer weekend barbecue - even if it rains, your guest will find their way onto the patio room for food and conversation!