Questions about Sun Room/3 Season rooms? Or retractable awnings?

Question

1. Is there a difference between a sunroom and a 3 season room or are they the same thing?

2. I'm thinking about adding a sunroom onto my already existing deck if possible. Any pros or cons that you know of?

3. If you have a sunroom or 3 season room can you tell me how big it is and about how much it cost?

4. How about retractable awnings - are they worth it?

My husband had a bout with skin cancer - thankfully it was caught early but we're trying to be more aware of the sun and my whole backyard is sun...one of my concerns with a sunroom is it will block out the aftrenoon sun on the pool and I like the pool in the sun al day because I'm not a big fan of cold water.

So what do you think Sunroom or Retractable awning?

Thanks in advance for your answers.

Answer 1

i have a retractable awning....works for me and your sitting outside in the fresh air in the sun or shade..your choice......seamanab

Answer 2

Hi from one of your contacts.  we have a 24 foot long deck and for a couple of summers bought those screened gazebo things and anchored them to our deck.  They were nice because we could zip the screens and our french doors opened into the middle of it.  However, once we had a bad storm or winter with snow and ice, they kind of collapsed.  This Spring, we checked into retractable awnings and found them to be very expensive (with a reputable company).  You really do have to roll them up in rain or storms.  We decided to build our own roof onto our deck and it slants slightly for rain drainage and it's permanent and wonderful shade.  Luckily, my husband and brother in law were able to build it but if your husband can't do it, maybe you could find a relative, etc.  We paid about 1/3 of what we would have paid for a retractable awning and it looks really nice and permanent.