How can I enclose my porch?

by Bev Farris

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My porch has solid brick "railing" around it. How can I fasten wood to it to have an enclosed porch with windows?

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Kathy Gunter Law on Dec 12, 2018

Masonry screws - drilled through the wood into the brick.

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Redcatcec on Dec 12, 2018

Hi Bev,

Great idea from Kathy, but check into whether or not you need a building permit first, before you start your project.

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Bijous on Dec 12, 2018

Hi Bev. Structurally you need to use brackets designed for bracing and putting in windows. The walls really need to be evaluated to make sure they can support the weight of the windows and surrounding wood. Good luck!

Sky's lookin' good!

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Betty Albright-Bistrow on Dec 12, 2018

https://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-enclose-a-front-porch

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=How+do+I+enclose+my+porch%3f&qpvt=How+do+I+enclose+my+porch%3f&FORM=VDRE

https://www.doityourself.com/stry/encloseaporch

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Lynn Sorrell on Dec 12, 2018

You'd start by adding framing(drilling then use masonry screws) to railing areas then put in windows. you'll need special drill bits for masonry

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