A
standard feature of homes built in the first half of the 20th
Century, screened porches fell out of favor in the 50’s and 60’s
and were replaced by sun decks and patios. They are now making a
strong comeback. Tired of the bugs and new concerns over
excessive exposure to the sun have increased the demand for
protected casual spaces like screened porches. New materials and
techniques have greatly reduced the maintenance demands of a
screened porch and allowed it to blend into the home, rather
than look like it was added as an afterthought.
Whether you are
considering building a screened porch yourself or you are hiring
a contractor to build one for you, there are many choices of
materials, styles, and options available to you. Choose wisely.
Based on our own experiences and those of our customers, the
screened porch quickly becomes the room of choice for the whole
family.
We have designed and
built thousands of decks, screened porches, and sunrooms. This
experience has led to some pretty strong opinions on what works as
well as which products and techniques to avoid. Some of this
information is published here under the various topics listed
above. For more information on
designing screened porches or selecting a screened porch
contractor
CLICK HERE
for Our Screened Porch Planning Guide.
