Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
OK, well, the glass ceiling is great in places like New England, not so much in the South. Can you say "temperatures rapidly approaching the surface of the sun"?
My sister has an atrium, you close off the doors to the main living area so it doesn't get a/c (unless needed). Fully enclosed, sun roof, full windows, fan, concrete floor with a drain in the middle.
She is an avid gardener and it is like a mini rainforest in there. I was just visiting and spent a some time cleaning, trimming and watering in there. Every one of my house plants is from cuttings in her atrium.
__________________ ____________________________________________
My posts as a Mod will always be in red.
Be sure to review Terms of Service: TOS
And check this out: FAQ
Moderator: Relationships Forum / Hawaii Forum / Dogs / Pets / Current Events
They are a complicated feature: temperature regulation is difficult and they are prone to leaking.
Even with a well built atrium, they don’t look pretty unless you have gorgeous healthy plants in them.
My house has an atrium. Although it is beautiful, it is problematic. The inability to insulate that area makes it cold in the winter and scorching in the summer when the sun is overhead. The intensity of the sun also starts to bleach out the furniture and accessories after a few years.
Also, if the skylight portion gets a crack, it’s very expensive to replace the pane.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
