As summer 2025 begins to heat up in Houston, are you making the most of your indoor living spaces? Installing a custom glass sunroom can offer you the perfect escape to beat the heat while still enjoying the view. If you are in the market for dependable glass work, Buffalo Glass Co. has been Houston’s go-to for glass installation, repairs, and custom projects since 1956.
Glass sunrooms offer a large variety of benefits, especially in the summer. For starters, imagine being able to enjoy the Houston summer sun without the swampy humidity, nagging mosquitoes, or relentless heat? Sunrooms give you the unique ability to enjoy looking at your backyard and watching the sunrise, without the sweating and swatting.
Whether you are installing a new sunroom in your home or simply enclosing your existing back porch, this daydream can be a reality. Our years of training will give you the most seamless experience, giving you the ability to enjoy the outdoors from the indoors, year-round.
The Allure of Installing a Portico
Year-Round Comfort
The benefits of installing a sunroom are vast. Most obviously, there is the lure of year-round-enjoyment complete with full climate control. Aside from beating the summer heat, you’re also able to stay warm during Houston’s small but sometimes mighty winter season. Sometimes, the intense heat or wet, bone-chilling rainy winters can make enjoying the sun and getting your recommended vitamin D nearly impossible. With a glass sunroom, you can enjoy the rays all year long, in any season.
Maximizing Your Home’s Value
In 2024, nearly 200,000 people moved to the Houston area. Many homes for sale can have their value increased drastically by including key features such as an enclosed porch or glass sunroom. Expanding your home by adding glass installations will create more valuable functional square footage and room for spending time with friends or family.
Glass sunrooms are a unique feature because they can be used for many different areas, such as a cozy breakfast nook, a polished sitting room, or even a sunny children’s playroom. Flexible spaces that can be tailored to your needs add a personalized touch to your home and its selling value.
Having a glass sunroom also adds curb appeal to your home. Not only are verandas functional, but they also create an inviting, warm space that can increase the aesthetic of your home. The seamless contrast between outdoor and indoor living spaces brings light into the whole home, creating a natural light across all areas.
Health and Wellness: Invest in Yourself
It’s a well-known fact that natural light has a significant positive effect on your overall health. Sunlight is most commonly known for boosting the body’s natural vitamin D supply, ensuring top-tier immune system function, and even boosting endorphins. Along with vitamin D levels, sunlight can help regulate your circadian rhythm and cortisol levels throughout the day.
Glass sunrooms can also offer a tranquil escape from the stresses of everyday life. Creating a sanctuary in your home, where you feel a connection to nature without the negative effects of summer heat, can help reduce anxiety and stress by giving you an area dedicated to enjoying your beautiful view and focusing on relaxation.
Find Smarter Savings with Your Glass Porch
Verandas function in two key ways when it comes to reducing your energy consumption and utility bills:
- Utilizing natural light can help cut down on pricey light bills. Not only is the natural sunlight beautiful, but it can also help reduce your home’s need for artificial lighting during daytime hours.
- The type of glass you use can help trap in cool air during the summer months and warm air during the winter, keeping you protected from exorbitant AC costs. Low-E glass (short for low-emissivity) has a microscopic coating that helps minimize the amount of UV and infrared light that can penetrate your glass windows.
Bringing the Vision to Life: Your Sunroom Installation
At Buffalo Glass Co., we understand that every home is unique, and we pride ourselves on creating beautiful, high-quality additions to your home that can withstand the test of time. Our process begins with a consultation where we strive to learn your exact goals and vision for the project. Learning your specific needs, in terms of both functionality and style preference, will give us an idea of how you plan on using your sunroom.
Regardless of whether you are hoping to enclose an existing porch or design and build a whole new addition to your home, we will also thoroughly inspect your home. Ensuring that the structure, foundation, and integrity of the home will fully support a sunroom.
Our custom designs are just that – completely tailored to your vision. The shape, size, and number of windows are able to be fully designed and approved by you. Choose from a number of glass types, frame types, and roofing options to make your glass sunroom a place that truly feels like home to you.
Glass Portico Repair Services
If you already have a glass sunroom but need expert advice or dependable repairs, Buffalo Glass Co. has the team for you. We are able to repair a myriad of issues, from broken or cracked glass to seal failure, such as fogging or humidity leaks. Sunrooms should be a sanctuary of relaxation, so if your door is jammed or the ventilation isn’t at 100% efficiency, seek professional help to get back to enjoying your space as quickly as possible.
Seeking professional help for even simple issues can help prevent these small concerns from becoming larger problems in the future. Many glass repairs are also more complicated than they may appear, so skip the D.I.Y. and let our experienced and certified technicians use their extensive knowledge to make sure your glass sunroom is back to tip-top shape in no time.
Experts in Glass Construction and Design
Since our opening in 1956, the Buffalo Glass Co. team has become expert in the realm of glass design. We understand the importance of safety, and our team promises to offer you swift, precise, and efficient work every step of the way.
Our technicians are highly skilled and experienced in all aspects of glass installation. We use only the top-quality materials, equipment, and techniques to yield our customers the best results.
Home improvements are an investment, so we strive to prevent any sort of fault by practicing rigorous sealing and insulation techniques to help prevent future leaks. This can also help improve energy efficiency by keeping your cool air inside and the summer humidity outside.
Ready to Create Your Dream Glass Porch?
There is no better time than the present to start the process of designing the glass sunroom of your dreams. While adding square footage and maximizing your energy bill savings is an exciting factor in the addition, what matters most is pursuing the life you desire. A glass veranda can enrich your lifestyle by creating a beautiful space full dedicated to your relaxation and the appreciation of nature, something that is completely invaluable in today’s bustling world. Let yourself stop and enjoy the simple things, right inside your home.
Let us help you create a high-quality, long-lasting space that will bring you and your family joy for years to come. Invest in yourself and your home – contact us for your free glass consultation today!
