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Originally Posted by graciegirl
We have been THINKING about it too. I hate to close it up..the delights of the outdoors here are endless, but it is hot when it is hot and chilly too at times.
We have two neighbors that have enclosed theirs and I like the floor to ceiling sliders with no view obscured. One of them had sliders that track into themselves so that four units slide over themselves to be one...on all sides. They added a fancy screen system with a motor that comes down on a track when you open the doors in that manner...and an air conditioner for the area. It is VERY nice..but certainly does not appear to be inexpensive. It was done by a company called Top Sail...or Something..Sail.
Still THINKING..........
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I have floor-to-ceiling sliders in Swimdawg North Sunroom. I have large slider windows in Swimdawg South. I was worried I wouldn't care for the large slider windows but to my surprise, I like them better. I'm not losing any of my beautiful view. I do have some landscaping around my Swimdawg South house and it was recommended that full-view sliders would only be a source of dirt on the bottom of the sliders because of the sprinkler system. I think sliders would be okay if you have a concrete patio outside as I do up north.
Personally, I would recommend the large windows over the sliding doors..... having both to compare. I did order motorized solar shades to help with the sometime blinding (but beautiful) sunsets.
My Florida Room/Sunroom (what is it called?) is my favorite room in my house. And now that it is enclosed, I will be able to use it year round. It's the best of both worlds. I still enjoy the fresh air and when it's too hot or too cool, I can easily close the windows and enjoy the a/c
or heat while still enjoying the view.
I still have room to add a birdcage...but after enjoying the enclosed lanai,
I am so happy with what I have.
And kudos to Brian Freitag of B&J Builders for his quality work enclosing my lanai.