Enjoy Outdoors in the Extreme of Winter Or Summer Without Freezing Or Burning Up

Every winter seems to get colder and colder. The opposite can also be said of summers as the recent past has delivered record temperatures throughout the country. Rather than work with nature during either extreme, the only answer seems to be to cloister inside where the elements will not harass the family. The best method for beating the cold and heat is not shutting out the world, but to spend time in a sunroom, enclosed deck or porch.

Sunrooms and fully enclosed decks or porches are invariably more popular throughout the south than they are in the northern states. A few states, such as North Carolina, can reach down to freezing temperatures during winter, but even during the winter season receives a bountiful amount of sunlight to be enjoyed by the select few with sunrooms. A standard deck or patio gives little enjoyment in frigid temperatures, but an enclosed sunroom is perfect for chilly days.

It is widely recognized that winter can increase an individual's likelihood to succumb to depression. A major key benefit of enjoying an enclosed deck or sunroom is that with plentiful windows, every family member will be less likely to suffer the depressing effects of a lack of natural sunlight. Sunrooms provide the home owner the ability to regulate the interior temperature while still enjoying the views and experience of natural light.

These safe retreats are perfect for a variety of purposes such as family reunions, meditation, or lest we forget the all important televised football season. A popular choice of use for the enclosed space is a game room as opposed to the stuffy basement with artificial lighting. There is almost no limit in the manner a family can utilize a sunroom.

The bottom line is that an overall healthy outlook can be maintained or improved upon by spending time in peace and tranquility. True relaxation is a rare commodity not to be missed just because of a cold and blustery season. While building a deck or sunroom is not just as simple as 1-2-3, there are several reliable and professional companies eager to give free estimates and quite possibly a very good price in this economy. Investing in a home owner's major asset, the home, is always a good idea for the future, but will allow them to enjoy the home more.

For more information and pictures, visit http://www.paradisedecking.com. Paradise Decking's website has a detailed gallery of sun rooms, patios, decks and gazebos.

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Article independently authored by Daniel Elliott. The content herein may or may not reflect the views and opinions of Paradise Decking.

Deck the House

The summer is made up of memories at family barbecues around the house. But what if you do not have a deck or covered porch to host such memorable events? Let's look at the various options available for outdoor rooms and decks to help you make the best decision for your home.

The decking business can include a variety of constructions such as a deck, covered porch, screened in porch, or sunroom. Decks are beneficial for lawn furniture, barbecues, or just relaxing in the yard. However, decks may not be the best choice in less than ideal weather conditions.

Covered porches are very an easy weather solution, since the canopy can often shield some rain or wind from the covered area. However, many covered porches are very similar to gazebos and still can be affected by weather. The next upgrade would be a screened in porch. The screened porch is beneficial because with the openness it still gives the feeling of being outside, while keeping bugs and weather away. Another benefit of the screened porch versus the sunroom is the fact that screened porches are about one half of the cost of sunrooms to construct. However, they can cause a "dark" feeling in the house, while adding lights could solve that problem that would increase electricity costs for the owner. The screened in porch is also easier to construct, and can be adapted in the future to an upgraded sunroom.

Sunrooms are also great because like screened in porches they give an outdoor feel, but the "screens" also have windows and the room is insulated so during the winter months the room will stay warm and plants and people can still use the room without any discomfort. The sunroom is the most expensive, but it also adds the most value to a home. It can be counted as an additional room and adds to the home's overall value and also all the open windows bring in excess light that warms up the feel of the entire home. The only limitation on a sunroom over any of the other decking options is the fact that cooking on a grill would not be recommended in this room since it is a part of the home, and there is not sufficient ventilation.

All the different types of decking and covered outdoor rooms meet the same purpose, enjoying the outdoors! However, which ever type you choose to install should meet the specific needs of you and your family, as well as the budget!

Contact Paradise Decking today to see what meets your families budget and needs for outdoor living at www.paradisedecking.com.

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Article independently authored by Matthew Eddington. The content herein may or may not reflect the views and opinions of Paradise Decking.