What is an example of a solar room?

Examples of solar rooms include greenhouses, solariums, and sun porches. Greenhouses are the most common solar rooms. Conventional greenhouses, however, are not designed to take maximum advantage of the sun's energy.

What are the most common solar rooms?

Greenhouses are the most common solar rooms. Conventional greenhouses, however, are not designed to take maximum advantage of the sun's energy. The problem is that most are built with a single layer of glass, and so they lose more heat at night than they gain from the sun during the day.

Can a solar room be used as a living space?

The solar room can be readily used as an expanded living space. You can build your house compactly and the solar room will provide a feeling of large exterior wall and window area. Growing Plants; some things to remember An important function of some solar rooms is the growing of food-and flowers.

Can a solar room heat a house?

The excess warmth from such a "solar room" can heat the house immediately, or if mass is added, heat can be stored for later use after the sun sets. Almost always, the solar room is warmer than the outdoor temperature, thus reducing heat loss from the building where the room is attached.

How sloping should a solar room be?

Glazing for solar rooms should be vertical or sloped no more than 30° from vertical (at least 60° from horizontal). Before you build, however, talk to everyone you can find who has ever used glass in a sloping position, and ask about leaks.

Can a solar room be used to build a house?

You can build your house compactly and the solar room will provide a feeling of large exterior wall and window area. Growing Plants; some things to remember An important function of some solar rooms is the growing of food-and flowers. Warm soil and sufficient light are critical for successful plant growth.