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A screened porch is a type of porch or similar structure on or near the exterior of a house that has been covered by window screens in order to hinder insects, debris, and other undesirable objects from entering the area inside the screen. Typically created to enhance the liveability of a structure that would otherwise be exposed to the annoyances of the outdoors, screened porches often permit residents to enjoy an indoor environment outdoors.
Screened porches can be built in a manner similar to that of pole barns, with the screens added after the structure of the walls and the roof is completed. While screen porches are often attached to houses, they are sometimes built separately in order to simplify the construction process. In order to ensure that the porch be impervious to insects and other intrusions, a screen door is typically added to facilitate entry. Because screens can reduce the amount of light that enters the porch's interior, some screened porches are built so that the screens can be removed at times when insects and sunlight are less of a problem to the resident. Some homeowners fill their porches with furniture and amenities typically found indoors, such as tables, chairs, and couches, ceiling fans, imitation hardwood floors, electrical outlets, painted elements, and even built-in furniture and plumbing.
A porch (from Old French porche, from Latin porticus "colonnade", from porta "passage") is a construction usually external to the walls of the main building proper, but may be enclosed by latticework, broad windows, screen, or other light frame walls extending from the main structure.
There are various styles of porches, all of which depend on the architectural tradition of its location. All porches will allow for sufficient space for a person to comfortably pause before entering or after exiting the building. However, they may be larger. Verandahs, for example, are usually quite large and may encompass the entire facade as well as the sides of a structure. An extreme example is the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan, which has the longest porch in the world at 660 feet (200 m) in length.
In northeastern North America, a porch is a small area, usually unenclosed, at the main-floor height and used as a sitting area or for the removal of working clothes so as not to get the home's interior dirty, when the entrance door is accessed via the porch. In the Southwestern United States, ranch-style homes often use a covered porch to provide shade for the entrance and southern wall of the residence.
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The building of a screen porch, in five minutes.
Bob Vila visits the site of a home renovation project to learn how to build a screened-in porch. For more on porches and outdoor living, visit: http://www.bobvila.com
Like my 'Garage Storage Cabinets' video, this is another general "How To" assessment, this time mainly on the framework involved for a floating main wall and a few other thought thru solutions of an enclosure that became a screen porch, tucked in under an above deck. -Total materials were less than $500 (US) -Took 1 person about 3.5 days -Don't need to be an expert to do this. -Stop reading this and just Go! This self produced video was shot on a Sony HDR CX550 and edited on a Mac in iMovie 11, April 2014.
Basic carpentry using half & cross lap joints. Basic technique that can be used in framing a porch or deck area in to add bug screening. A Big Box screen framing kit material was used. However, the use of the kit did not save time or money. The final appearance looked good, but it could have been achieved with wood trim at a lesser cost. Time was consumed in rolling in the screen spline which gets easier with practice, but is trying at the very start.
Screen Tight revolutionizes the way porches can be screened, using this new innovative Fast Track Porch Screening System. This all aluminum system is created by using 1" x 2" channels that have a screen lock system extruded into it, they are then attached to your existing porch. For more information please visit Screen Tight on the web at www.screentight.com.
This series shows how we build the screened porch for our off grid cabin. Part one includes substructure, floor joists, flooring and timber framing.
Fabulous Screen porch decorating ideas
Listen and watch a thunderstorm during Hurricane Isaac from inside a screened Sun Porch. It was pouring during this video.
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Welcome to Potomac Woods in the City of Rockville, MD! This beautifully maintained split level features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths and nearly 2,200 sq ft of living space on four levels! This home also offers a front porch, side carport and rear screened porch with skylights. The home features all new carpet and paint along with new light fixtures and newer windows. Call Byron Hudtloff today at (301) 495-4610
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