Back Porch to Outdoor Room!
by
Rachel Z
This is a back porch over a Garage on our brick house built in the 1930's. The back of the house faces south and is in full sun all day. We did not use the porch that often, though I tried to make a roof top garden a number of times ,but it would get to hot with the brick and cement. As I am not to thrilled with the heat and mosquitos around here I requested a screened in porch with outdoor ceiling fans. My request was approved! We use this outdoor room almost every morning from spring into fall to enjoy our morning coffee and keeping an eye on the swimmers in the pool. Most of our friends find this the most cozy and inviting spot too!
Screen frames up
Lounge for those days when we need a little cat nap, but don't tell the three little dogs that live here, they might be offended!
ceiling fans per request!
Inviting and relaxing
House plants are thriving...
Garage and porch
Before
Before
New patio doors and siding installed where the window seat was.
View to the kitchen
The work begins, framing, putting the roof on before removing the window seat to be replaced by patio doors.
Trex decking installed.
Framed out the floor to put down Trex, this raised the floor up to be even with the bottom of the door, for a smoother step transition.
View overlooking the pool, unfortunately we also have a view of the neighbors roof...which has now been replaced so not as bad!
Wiring and insulation done, ceiling boards up.
View from the pool deck.
wiring for the lights
View from my living room, where the window seat used to be.
The corner limestone tops were removed and a row of the brick taken out, then the corner limestone top was put back in to level the wall out.
Roof on...ready for demo on the window seat!
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2 comments
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What a tremendous renovation! So nice to be able to use your whole house-it turned out beautifully.
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Love the finished look!
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