How do I cover and enclose my deck?

Lourdes
by Lourdes

i HAVE A DECK, BUT I WANT IT ENCLOSED AND COVERED, HOW DO I START/WHAT DO I NEED?

  2 answers
  • How enclosed? Walls and doors? For that you need a contractor - and may need to start from scratch. Deck footings will not carry the load of the walls and roof.


    If you just want a cover and screening, that you can easily do.

  • Joy30150932 Joy30150932 on Aug 27, 2018

    You could enclose the top by installing a special metal grid and installing the plastic type sheets to prevent the rain but also give you the light. Some of it is translucent but also stops the sun's rays. You need to, first, check your local building code to see if this is possible to do. It all depends on how solid you want the sides to be as there are many options.

    • Lourdes Lourdes on Aug 27, 2018

      Thank you so much, this gives me a better idea.

      I jus want something to cover the top for rain and sun and a screen all around for the bugs and mosquitoes which prevents me from staying out there now.