Extend Your Outdoor Living with a Solarium
When the winter winds whistle and snow begins to stack, your patio often goes into hibernation. But what if you could turn that space into a four-season room, fully usable even when the weather closes in? A solarium gives you exactly that: a sheltered extension of your home that invites the outdoors in—even when it’s cold, wet or snowy.
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Deluxe 13×15 Garden Chalet Sunroom/Solarium
For larger patios or homeowners who want a substantial “room” addition rather than just a cover, the Deluxe Garden Chalet offers generous space and solarium styling. Imagine using it as a three-season lounge, maybe even sealed off and heated during winter evenings—making the most of natural light, protected from the elements.
Why Choose a Solarium for Winter?
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Extended seasonality: Instead of retreating indoors when snow or rain hits, the solarium gives you a bright, sheltered space to stay outside longer.
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Natural light: Many models come with polycarbonate or glass‐style walls/roof panels—so you keep the outdoor feel and daylight even in grey winter skies.
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Increased home value: Adding “livable square footage” to your outdoor zone is a smart investment.
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Versatility: Use for hot tub cover, dining room extension, kids play area, or a cozy reading lounge.
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Weather-proofing: Many units are rated for Canadian loads and built to withstand snow, wind and UV exposure. Your patio covers section emphasizes kits with snow and wind load ratings and UV protection.
Planning Tips Before You Buy
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Orientation & sunlight: Place the solarium where it gets maximum daylight (south or west facing) for winter use.
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Foundation & anchoring: Ensure you have a proper base (deck or patio slab), especially for heavier snow loads.
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Insulation & sealing: Consider optional sidewalls, blinds or heaters for enclosed winter comfort.
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Snow removal: Even with strong roofs, plan for snow clearance to keep the structure safe. The Steel Roof Deluxe Solarium’s description notes snow accumulation should always be removed.
By selecting one of the above solarium models from Grizzly Shelter, you can transform your patio into a four-season retreat, no longer relegated to summer months only. Whether for family gatherings, quiet reading corners or soaking in the hot tub through the snow, you’ll get more use and enjoyment out of your outdoor space.
Here are heater accessories from Grizzly Shelter that are well suited for winter:
Product Highlights
- Outdoor Infrared Heater (1500 W): A carbon fibre infrared wall/ceiling-mount unit (1500 W) rated IP65, designed for outdoor or covered spaces — warms objects directly, less affected by wind. Grizzly Shelter
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Greenhouse or Sunroom Heater 1500 W: A portable fan-heater unit (1500 W) with digital thermostat and humidity sensors, designed for sunrooms, greenhouses or enclosed outdoor-adjacent areas. Grizzly Shelter