4 Benefits of Floor-to-Ceiling Porch Windows

A large porch or sunroom provides a place to relax, enjoy the views, and spend each day. A porch has a number of window options to offer views of the outside world. One of the options includes floor-to-ceiling window installations.
The windows offer spectacular views along with a number of other benefits for your home. Learn about the benefits and reasons to choose floor-to-ceiling window installations for your porch.

1. Natural Light
The increase of natural light in your home offers numerous benefits. With the installation of floor-toceiling porch windows or sunroom windows, the natural light will increase to the maximum potential. Not only will you save on energy costs for the porch, but the natural light helps feed into other rooms of the home.

For example, if the porch is just off the kitchen, the kitchen will have an added source of natural light when the porch doors are left open. You can help reduce energy costs with the use of less artificial light.
During the day, the windows provide a relaxing location to sit, read, or hang out with family and friends. Natural light has several health benefits as well. You may increase your body's intake of vitamin D with more sun exposure. The light also helps with seasonal depression and research has shown a connection to better sleep.

When you choose to have the windows installed across multiple walls of the porch, you will increase the amount of natural light and allow light to shine through for a majority of the day. As the sun shifts, the windows will still help illuminate the room with less cut-off points.

2. Ventilation Options
With floor-to-ceiling windows, you have a number of ventilation options to fit your needs. For example, on a nice day, you may open up all the windows to allow for maximum fresh air. On a breezy day, you may only choose to open the top windows for ventilation. On a rainy day, you still might want some fresh air without the worry of water going into your home.

Customize the windows to fit your needs. Windows may slide up or down to open and could even open inward depending on the installation you choose.

3. Easy Cleaning
Cleaning large windows may seem like a daunting task, but keeping the glass clean is far easier than keeping the siding of a home clean. Home siding may have dirt build-up, debris, and stains. Often times, a power washer is needed to properly clean the side of the home.

The glass windows on your home are easily wiped and cleaned with glass cleaner. Often, rain will help eliminate a lot of the debris on the exterior glass while a wipe-down on the inside keeps the glass clear and visible. Once you build a routine, the cleaning process only becomes easier.

4. Bug and Nest Prevention
While you enjoy your porch, the last thing you want to deal with are insects, bee's nests, and other small pests. Siding is often prone to the insects as the small gaps and areas between the siding provides nesting options and places for animals to hide.

With the ceiling to floor windows, insects will not have the areas to nest and flock too. Screen installations will prevent the bugs from going onto the porch as well. With the whole porch enclosed, you may enjoy the sunshine and nature without the worry of bugs ruining the experience.

For more information on our window installations, contact us at Concord Glass. We have professional options to fit your needs and will help design a window installation ideal for your porch.