How To Build A Cheap Screened In Porch
While a screen porch is a nice addition to any home a glass patio enclosure can add months of enjoyment to the area.
How to build a cheap screened in porch. Welcome to summer on the porch. Includes easy budget-friendly tips and decor inspiration. Ready to enclose your front porch.
Would you like to know how to screen in a porch or patioMy family and I are showing you how to screen in a porch or patio. Using heavy-duty staples is easier and more efficient than nails. Im sure its no surprise that my colors for this summer are blue and white.
Then staple the screen to frame. Construct each screen frame with two vertical pieces of one-by-twos on the sides with two horizontal 45-inch pieces between them. The glass helps to protect from the elements while offering an unobstructed view of the surroundings thats far clearer than that available through a porch screen.
Of course many factors go into your final cost but an average construction estimate to build a brand new screened in porch will cost around 30-60sqft. Next prime and paint the frame. You can apply mesh screening to your existing porch by adding a few more wooden support planks.
Winter is just around the corner so we decided to enclose our screened porch so that we could enjoy it for more of the year. A screened-in porch allows protection from pesky bugs and animals and is also an affordable option for an enclosed porch. Today Im joining Jennifer from Town n Country Living along with an amazing bunch of decor bloggers and were sharing our summer colors.
Cut off excess screen with a utility knife. We have a patio located underneat. This video includes a list of materials and a step-by-step tutorial for screening in a porch on a budget.