What screening system for screen porch?
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Vinyl porch railings vs aluminum rail/screen system
Comments (0)I am building a screen porch in a coastal area. Have decided on Azec porch floor,which is tongue and groove, so the floor is slightly pitched for drainage and is required by Azec or it voids their warranty. I am now trying to decide between aluminum vs. vinyl railings. Actually, my mind is made up, but my contractor mentioned that the vinyl system doesn't allow for drainage like the aluminum rail system he now wants to use. I have perused the Houzz website and there are many porches with tongue and groove, or what appear to be tongue and groove, and vinyl railings. Anyone have a pitched floor, screen porch and vinyl rails? This area has a lot of pollen in the spring, so the porch will be hosed down or lightly pressure washed each spring, and the water will have to drain. How does the water drain with the vinyl system? The aluminum rail system he wants to use will have a metal piece/trim at the bottom of the screen, where it meets the floor, and the screen company will drill tiny weep holes in a few spots and then caulk the rest of the area along the floor where it meets the bottom of the aluminum rail-screen system. Hope this is clear. Not sure of the terminology. I am partial to the vinyl, which is called Fairway, primarily because of the lower maintenance and the aluminum will likely show mold...several neighbors have the aluminum and there are small dot-like gray marks that I am thinking Will be difficult to clean. I just think the vinyl will hold up much better in the humid, salty environment. So...appreciate your feedback!...See MoreDYI Screened Porch help (not Screen Tight)
Comments (2)HI, My DH and I screened in our porch this weekend. We used roll screening over 2x2 inch framing. it turned out nice. We built ours easily and it looks great. Email me at twoartkel@yahoo.com for a photo and detailed directions....See Moresliding screen only patio doors for screen porch.
Comments (8)Phanthom screens can make and install large roll down screen walls. The large ones are motorized. Here are some of the specs. for the large roll down screens: * * * (cut and pasted from http://www.phantomscreens.com/products/execspecs.html) Executive features Fits most oversized applications Retracts out of sight when not in use Adaptable and versatile Remote controlled at the touch of a button Optional manual retraction system Complete ventilation Keeps pests at bay Enhances privacy Popular, designer colors Variety of screening and shading options to suit your needs Professional service and installation Limited Lifetime Warranty Adaptable to your needs Executive Motorized Screen Sizes Width ......... Pull Length 40" to 25' ..... 2' to 16' Executive Manual Screen Sizes* Width ......... Pull Length 18" to 19' ..... 2' to 11' *Not all mesh options are available in all sizes. A choice of colors Executive Screens are currently available in White, Brown, Almond, Bronze, Sandal Wood and Driftwood Beige. Classic White Rideau Brown Slivered Almond Bronze Sandal Wood Driftwood Beige A variety of options The Executive Screen has a variety of screening and shading options to enhance your home's unique features: Insect screen: Reduces up to 55% of UV rays and is recommended for large openings and to keep bugs out. Solar Screen: Blocks the sun's heat and glare by up to 75% while keeping pesky insects out. Premium Solar Screen: Offers substantial shading and reduces fading by blocking up to 80% of UV rays. Privacy Screen: A complete block-out material that provides up to 100% blockage of UV rays. Ideal for home theatre rooms. * * * Katy Here is a link that might be useful: Phanthom screens...See MoreDesign of porch screening system if porch has round columns
Comments (3)Hello, Building a nice screen room with tapered round columns is a bit time consuming but can be done. I've done a few on some historic homes. What I do is is align a piece of either 5/4 or 1 x along side the tapered column. I then hand scribe it vertically plumb, cut it so that it butts tightly against the column with its' slopes. The end result is a vertically plumb 1x or 5/4 jamb to create a square box in between the tapered columns to accomadate the new screen panels. Normally all the tapered columns are the same. So once you make one attachment piece to a column, you ccan copy them for all the rrest. Now you have a square opening to calculate your screen panels that would be installed in between. I make my own cedar screen frames and run screen spline tracks on the table saw. Of course I prefinish all the pieces and parts before assembly. If I can be of further help, please email me with your thoughts. All the best, The PorchGuy Here is a link that might be useful: My album...See Morestu_r
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