How to screen in an existing back porch?
What is the easiest way to screen in an existing back porch with 2 exits, and what type of materials are best to utilize?
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My porch was once a deck 18X20. The contractor said that it was adequate for what he proposed to do. I have paid $700 since construction to have new supports cemented... See more
We redid this porch 2 yrs ago. My husband built framing for the screens on the porch. He then made the screens by stapling screening to other wooden frames. He screwed these into the porch framing. Our porch is 7' X 14'. We found this the best way to do this job. But it might depend on how high your porch ceiling is, how close to the ground etc. We got our screening from Amazon as local places like HOme Depot etc, did not carry widths as wide as we needed.
Carolyn, there are a lot of ideas online. You may want to look at the videos and see if there is something that interests you. You can also go to your big box outdoor store and in the wood department the employees have access to design/building ideas for your project. They can actually print out instructions for your project from their database. Stop by there and look at what they have to offer and then maybe pick out a design that you like.
here are videos how to you watch then pick one https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=DIY+screening+in+porch
Here is one tutorial, but there are more if you look in "explore projects" and type in "porch" in the search box. https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/porches/screen-your-porch-in-3-easy-steps-3680867
Screen Your Porch in 3 Easy Steps ...
Here is a great youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRr2NMbOaYg