Labour Day always marks the unofficial end of summer for Calgary residents, but it doesn’t have to mean the end of your vacation season if you have the right park model add-on. It’s a common misconception that your park model becomes less enjoyable to use as the colder weather sets in; just like with clothing, there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad preparation. Investing in a park model sunroom gives you a place to hang out in the cooler evenings as well as some extra space for when the weather gets gross.
How A Park Model Sunroom Works
A sunroom is a one room extension to your park model home that typically extends off the side with the main door to your home. The main feature is the big windows that allow natural sunlight and heat to enter the room throughout the day which then keep the room warm into the evening. You can install skylights to make it feel like you’re sitting outside, or choose a solid roof if you want to create a more cozy space. The main goal of this park model add-on is to extend the time you can spend out in your trailer as it will keep you dry and warm as winter gets closer.
Choosing The Right Sunroom
When you’re looking at adding a park model sunroom, you’ll have two main options to pick from: a three season sunroom or an all season sunroom. Each of them comes with their own benefits so you’ll want to find the option that works for you and your park model needs.
Three Season Sunroom
If you’re on a tighter budget, then a three season park model sunroom is the way forward. You get a similar square footage extension to your home, but the simple vinyl and aluminum frame is considerably cheaper to construct. It can be built directly on top of your existing park model deck or patio to save money on excavation costs, and it’s easy to heat with a space heater or just relying on the trapped heat from the day. If you’re looking to extend your park model vacationing into October but not much further, a three season room will keep you warm in the evenings until the snow starts to fly.
All Season Sunroom
If you’ve got more flexibility with your money, or you want to be able to use your park model all year round, then an all season sunroom is the way forward. It also can be built directly onto your deck or patio, but comes with hollow walls that you can fill with insulation to hold the heat better. These walls also allow you to install piping and radiators directly into the space, allowing you to connect it to your existing heating and cooling system. Your park model all season sunroom will quickly become the focal point of your home and you’ll be able to spend all your vacation time up in your new space.
