Most people like sunrooms for their added value or their aesthetic appearance, which is quite understandable. In fact, there are many reasons why people may want to build or have a veranda installed: either because they want to expand their home, fit out a new room, extend the house outdoors or simply to add value to their property to rent or resell it.
Why install a sunroom at home ?
Perfect for the extension of the house, the sunroom can be adapted to all building designs. Whether it is a kitchen, library, living room, etc.. It brings you a lot of advantages, among which we can mention the following:
The aesthetic aspect
There is nothing like the charm that a sunroom can add to a house. A modern veranda can invite you to enjoy a cool drink while you watch people pass by, while other more classic styles can add a touch of elegance and class to your home. But no matter what style of sunroom you choose, there’s no denying the importance of the aesthetic appeal it adds to the exterior of your home.
Saving space
Family life is great, but as your children grow up, you begin to need your own space, where you can isolate yourself to meditate or read your favourite book. What could be better than to escape to your warm veranda to do your favourite activities?
The added value
If you are planning to sell or rent your property, the installation of a veranda can be a good investment, it will add value to your property, it can increase the value of your property by 20 000 €. Not only will your home be more comfortable in the eyes of the buyers, but also more elegant and spacious, since verandas function as an extra room.
What you need to know before installing a sunroom
If you are now interested in building a sunroom, you should know that planning permission is only required if the room is larger than 40 m². If you are planning to build a veranda that exceeds 150 m², you will need to consult an architect. On the other hand, if it measures less than 20m², you will not need a building permit, a simple work permit will suffice.
However, before starting the work, it is highly recommended that you take some time to plan the project properly. Verandas du Trégor’s opinion may be to visit several showrooms to get a clearer idea of your sunroom, the style you want, as well as the fittings and materials to be used. In this sense, if you have a small budget, but are a good handyman, you can in this case opt for a kit sunroom or a made-to-measure sunroom. But be aware that the installation is still tricky, so if you have any doubts, call in a specialist to get the perfect job done.
