How would you add a screened porch
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Comments (2)Thanks for your thoughts/experience. Someone else I talked to said they thought it would look nice on the house and should be just fine w/ proper insulation. I've been in a couple houses where rooms have been over porches, or even garages, and the temps in those rooms have been very different from the rest of the house. Glad to know that is something that can be addressed....See MoreWould like to add screen porch...
Comments (11)Klem, You know, when I brought this idea to my Dad he said "buy a new house". Since this would be the first project of it's kind that I'll have done, I'm also probably underestimating complexities. I like the idea of a screened in front porch and see even a small area that could accommodate it, I'm just trying to make it a reality, yet the more people I talk to, the fewer think I should do it or it should be done. I perhaps should have pursued a permit to see if the city would even allow it, but I really want to see if my idea itself is possible, not necessarily if it is allowed. Kind of a validation thing. Maybe one day I'll seek out a contractor because this is sounding like a bit of a heavier project than I initially thought/hoped. Millworkman, If I had ever figured out how to build it, I would pursue a permit. Maybe that's the opposite of how it should be done...?...See MoreHow would you furnish this screen porch?
Comments (8)You will not have room for the swing. I wanted a swing, also. Had to choose between couch or swing. Plus you need empty space for movement. Depending on how you like your flooring, you could go with the smaller rug in just the seating area while letting the floor show in other places. Or go with the larger rug to hide. Although my porch is larger than yours (13 x 20), we have a similar lounging set, and our porch has multiple house windows and support post. We put our dining table on the patio. We went with a larger rug for the seating area and still have a good bit of the porch floor showing. I'd be glad to post photos for you so that you can get some ideas....See MoreHow would you design/layout this screened porch?
Comments (12)I think you the rug size you show in the mock up works - you could go larger but then there's that rain thing although if you get the blowing rain like we do, it will get wet regardless. I think a smaller rug for just the seating area is going to look skimpy. As for the throws..... Cheryl and I will not make this easy for you - I say 1 or 2 !! And I love water sounds - this is a small section of our creek although it's hard to hear from our porch until it turns into a rushing river with the storms we get!...See MoreTrailrunner Zone 7a VA
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