How To Build A Screened In Deck
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How to build a screened in deck. For Part 1building the ceiling check out my cha. To create a screened porch you will need to add a roof which will add weight to the decks foundation and support structure. Determine how much screen you need and take it home from the hardware store and get ready to screen in your deck.
Installing the screen material is not difficult but initially can be a bit awkward. If you want to totally screen out neighbours set slats 1 on top of the other otherwise use supplied spacers for gaps. Is a nice addition it features a nice center screened in area as well as two opened areas for grillin.
For a 11m screen you need 12 slats when using spacers. Install bottom end-cap and L bracket provided then install slats. Make sure that the foundation is solid and fix any deteriorating pieces.
You can now put your screen. The first step towards making a modernized classic screened porch is to outline your project area on the porch floor using 3 deck screws attach 2 X 4 sole plates to the porch floor. Cut the pavers with a masonry wet saw and reinstall them so they fit tight against the timbers.
Level the timbers if necessary by adding or removing gravel. Start by marking the ledger board location on the house wall. In part 2 of this deck and screen porch build we are setting roof rafters and sheathing the roof.
See more ideas about decks and porches screened in deck porch patio. This is a huge screen porch and a pretty steep roof pitch. Then plan your porch.