How To Make A Screened In Porch
Constructing a lanai or patio screened porch out of Armstrong aluminum channel and screen held in with flat spline.
How to make a screened in porch. For the sake of appearance if you would like to use wood that is not pressure-treated you should treat the outside of the wood with a weatherproof coating. This video is part of Blog Cabin. You could even opt for faux plants if youre worried about keeping real ones alive.
Screened-in porches provide the best return on investment because they do not cost as much to build and add high appeal to a home vs. Similarly if you live in a homeowners association HOA youll have to submit your porch design to the governing committee for permission to screen in your porch. Nail on some trim to cover the staples.
Support and follow me. The screened porch offers a nearly unobstructed view of the outdoors and youll need a full set of basic carpentry tools a circular saw and a drill to build this porch. Building a screened-in porch is a two-stage process.
It is vital to keep the screen material tight on the sides of the panels as bumps may create holes through which insects can enter the screened-in porch. However a sunroom can add exponentially more value than a screened-in porch. To screen a porch youll want to start by creating a sill plate perimeter around your porch and adding an extra layer of untreated wood on top to provide a nice base for the interior trim work.
Tips for Screening in a Porch. 8- Deck Turned Screened In Porch. First build out the frame with pressure treated lumber.
Building a screened in porch from an existing deck is simple with these step by step plans. Ready to enclose your front porch. This video includes a list of materials and a step-by-step tutorial for screening in a porch on a budget.