Building a screened in porch is not nearly as difficult as you might imagine. In fact, if you want one you have several options available. A special place to unwind and relax is practically priceless and more attainable than you may have originally anticipated especially if you have an existing porch or patio already built on your home. Consider the following options, for building a screened in porch.

New Construction

If you do not already have a porch or patio that you can convert to a screened in one, new construction is the first option. Of course, this is the most expensive option but it is also the one with the most freedom. You can customize your porch from the start to include things such as outdoor fans, stone fireplace or even a flat screen television. New construction will also take longer than the other options and in most areas require proper building permits.

Modifications

If your home already has a deck or patio, all you need to do is make some modifications. Here are a few options for converting existing structures into a screened in porch:

Screen Walls- a patio or deck with a cover can be converted easily with screen walls. Easy to assemble kits come with everything you need to create a screened porch and is usually the option for covering large expanses.

Build It- Without a roof or covering on your deck or patio, building a screened porch becomes a little more difficult. The hardest part will of course be the roof; you may need a contractor for this part of the job!

Screen – Installing screens between your existing porch columns is a pretty easy option. This can be as simple as installing screened windows, which will give you the best of both worlds.

Screened Porch Kits- Portable

One option for building a screened in porch that you might not have considered is what many would call a portable option. There are kits available for these types of screened in porches as well. Choose your dimensions, order your kit and snap it together over an afternoon. Most of the time you will have the choice between a canvas or metal roof and many of these can be left up year round.

Conclusion

Front porch, back porch or side of the house get away one thing is certain building a screened in porch can provide you with your own little get away. If you are like a lot of people you may have thought this type of construction was out of your price range or too complicated, but the truth is building this type of porch can be done for a few dollars per square foot many times and if you are not mechanically inclined you can find a reasonable contractor!