The location of the porch and how it is accessed from the house will determine how the porch can be repurposed.
Closed in porch additions.
Choose mesh for your screened in porch according to your budget climate and functionality.
Patio enclosures can enclose just about any space with either a screen or glass system so you can still enjoy maximum views and the breeze without the bugs or exposure to the elements.
In addition to restoring the logs fixing the foundation adding stone steps and reviving the porch in period perfect style the homeowners screened it in to make it more usable year round.
Bear in mind if you re adding a new porch or addition make sure it blends in with the rest of the home.
Using a porch as an addition can be an inexpensive way to add living space to your home.
If you have a patio deck or porch that is rarely used due to weather or bugs consider enclosing it.
If the design fails and the addition is fairly obvious you won t be adding as much value as you could.
Also compared to full additions the cost is far less expensive.
The original roofline was untouched but a porch addition with broad pyramidal columns adds vintage looking support for the ceiling.
Finally compared to patio enclosures screened in porches are cheap.
The after photo reveals what an enclosed porch can add to a home s exterior beauty and function.