Single Pane vs. Dual Pane Sunroom Glass for Hot Inland Homes
In the inland valleys and the desert, glass decides whether a sunroom is comfortable. Here is how single pane and dual pane compare, and when each makes sense.
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Sunroom & Patio Blog
Guides, local tips and planning advice for sunrooms, patio rooms, patio covers and enclosures across Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles and San Diego counties and the surrounding areas.
How to Keep a Sunroom Cool in a Southern California Summer
Roof type, glass, shading, fans and A/C all affect how hot a sunroom gets. Here is how to plan a cool room, or fix a hot one, anywhere in Southern California.
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Pergola vs. Patio Cover: Shade, Cost Factors and Upkeep Compared
Pergolas and patio covers both add shade, but they differ in how much, what drives their cost and how much care they need. Here is how to choose.
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Can You Turn Your Existing Patio Cover Into a Room?
Many patio covers can be enclosed into a room. Here is how to tell if yours is a good candidate, and when replacing it is the better move.
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How to Get HOA Approval for a Sunroom or Patio Cover
A practical guide to HOA review for sunrooms and patio covers in Southern California: what committees look for, what to submit, and how it fits with permits.
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Three-Season vs. Four-Season Sunrooms in Southern California
Coastal fog, valley heat and desert summers change the math. Here is how three-season and four-season sunrooms compare, and which one fits your home.
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Do You Need a Permit for a Patio Cover or Sunroom in California?
Permit rules for patio covers and sunrooms are set locally. Here is how city, county and HOA review may apply in Southern California, and how the estimate helps.
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What Affects the Cost of a Sunroom in Southern California?
Why sunroom quotes vary so much, which design and site factors move the cost, and where spending more pays off from the coast to the desert.
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Sunroom vs. Patio Room vs. Patio Cover: Which One Fits Your Home?
Shade, an insulated extra room, or a glass-walled space full of daylight? Here is how sunrooms, patio rooms and patio covers differ across Southern California.
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Glass Sunrooms in Hemet for Relaxing Year-Round
A glass sunroom gives Hemet homeowners a comfortable place to relax through the San Jacinto Valley's hot summers and chilly winters. Here is how to plan one.
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Curved Eave Glass Sunrooms for Eastvale Homes
Why the curved eave sunroom is a popular choice for Eastvale's newer two-story homes, and how to plan one for a compact yard and hot inland summers.
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Conservatories and Garden Sunrooms in Indian Wells, CA
How to plan a conservatory or greenhouse-style glass room in Indian Wells that protects plants, frames the Santa Rosa Mountains and stays comfortable in desert heat.
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