Enjoying the benefits of the outdoors without dealing with negatives--such as mosquitoes and lack of shade--is among the many positive aspects of the screen porch. As a place to enjoy summertime dining or entertain friends, the basic screen porch can be a less expensive alternative to the sun room addition. Does this Spark an idea?
Solutions
Screening in an existing porch is one option for creating a screen porch. Screens that adhere to an existing porch with Velcro can be an easy and less expensive solution.
Kits
Another option is to purchase a screen porch kit. These kits offer plans and materials to build an aluminum framed screen porch that can be attached to the outside of a home.
Options
Screen porches can also be incorporated into backyard decks, allowing users the option of protected shade or full sun and open air.
Features
Extra features--such as ceiling fans and window shades--can add a great deal of comfort on hot, sunny days or days that are devoid of cooling breezes.
Flooring
The floor of a screen porch is a major concern. If constructed poorly or out of the wrong materials, bugs can use the floor as means of entry. The best floors will be weather proof and have minimal gaps or cracks.
Considerations
When adding a screen porch to a home, the architectural details of the home should be taken into consideration. A basic aluminum screen porch can work well with modern ranch style home, but an older home with distinct architectural details may require a structure that echoes these design elements.
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