What to use as top of screen porch?
We have a screen porch on our deck. It doesn't have a top. I can't afford a custom top. The indoor/outdoor fabric at JoAnn's is pretty pricey too. I'm looking for suggestions for an alternative. Any help would be appreciated.
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Maybe one of these will work for you. Just make sure that there is a pitch so that rain will run off and away from the house.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=corrugated+fiberglass+roof+panels&hvadid=78615134354594&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&tag=mh0b-20&ref=pd_sl_5yolfc6e5j_e
How about a drop cloth. Lots of Hometalkers have used drop cloths for various things. Another option are the blue tarps if you don't mind blue.
Choosing a material to make a deck top is one thing.
However, the extent to which it will be effective and have durability depends largely on how it is attached and anchored to existing structures.
Using hardware that is adequate in size and strength is the key to not having the top rip, or fly away in the wind.