Building a sunroom

[reuben.ahmed]

(02-01-2018, 10:50 AM)Wyche Wrote: I'd look at the cost of one of those ductless A/C units for your sunroom vs having to add to your existing HVAC.  Depending on the size, you may even have to add a larger heat pump to handle the load if you go with adding the necessary ductwork.


https://energy.gov/energysaver/ductless-mini-split-air-conditioners

Yeah, if it's kind of invisible and still gets the job done, I would consider it. My furnace already has trouble keeping the house warm.

I was thinking of more ductwork and a second furnace just for that room to ensure it gets toasty as hell, typically I would say this is expensive as hell but I've been saving for this room all last year and another 5K on top of this isn't a deal breaker. I kind of don't want to spend the money (lol) but I'd like for it to be a temperature controlled room. I could get away for much cheaper in a 3 season room I believe.

I was thinking about radiant heating. If that can really get the job done in winter (not sure), then maybe those ductless mini-splits are enough to keep the area cold in summer. They make tinted glass nowadays (if I do have a skylight, or on the side windows) - but the front windows have to be clear glass (high visible light transmittance).

The room does face the west, so the sun sets and will burn it up. I could always get some drapes (ugly) to keep the room "cooler" and only open at night.