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the field: aluminum, vinyl/PVC, clad and wood frames. Vinyl* surprisingly, is a good insulator with lower maintenance. Aluminum frames are less insulating, but offer additional structural support. Clad frames give both energy efficiency and the lower maintenance of vinyl. Wood frames offer the aesthetic appeal many homeowners seek in these extra rooms.

Extras include etched glass, dentil molding and optional screens.

Before installing a sunroom, experts advise a call to your home insurer to discuss changes in policy and possible liabilities. Zoning and contracting issues should be resolved early in the process.

Another consideration is maintenance. Unlike traditional rooms, a sunroom has special benefits and drawbacks.

Due to the ‘greenhouse effect,’ sun room temperatures rise faster than the air outside. This extra heating effect can be used to augment house temperatures on cold days, but drive up air conditioning costs in sum

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