What are the Pros and Cons of a Screened-In Porch?

Here at Atlanta, we strongly believe in appreciating the small things in life. Nothing beats taking in the soft afternoon breeze while sipping coffee outside or having a cup of tea while listening to lovely songbirds sing. 

However, a screened-in porch is the best option if you, like some of us, want to stay safe from pesky mosquitoes or have a fan on for days when a light breeze is not enough. 

Screened-in porches offer a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors while staying sheltered from the elements and pesky insects. These adaptable areas can add more living and entertaining space to your house by acting as extensions. Screened-in porches can be modified to suit your tastes, whether you choose modern or traditional aesthetics, value functionality or inventiveness, or are considering hiring screened-in porch builders near you.

What Are The Benefits Of Screened-In Porches?

Keep insects out

If there are wasps, flies, or mosquitoes, enjoying your porch will be tough. A screened-in porch’s ability to keep bugs and other vermin at bay is one of its key advantages; this alone will make your porch much more comfortable.

Give your four-legged companions a fresh area

A screened-in porch can give your indoor-only pets a new area to enjoy. They can stay safe and take in the fresh sights, sounds, and smells of being outside. A screened-in porch can also lessen the likelihood that your four-legged buddy will escape, a boon for pet owners whose animals tend to bolt out the door when it is opened.

Note: A pet’s claws could tear your screened-in porch’s screens. Keep an eye on your pets while they’re on your screened-in porch to protect the integrity of your screens.

Keep debris out

A typical porch allows leaves, pine needles, and grass clippings to be tracked constantly inside the home. The screens on your screened-in porch will serve as a barrier to keep debris off. You’ll spend more time lounging if you spend less time cleansing the porch of trash.

Weather protection

The weather can seriously temper your urge to spend time on your porch. A screened-in porch provides protection from different conditions, such as the scorching summer sun or the freezing winter snow.

To further strengthen your screened-in porch’s weather protection, you can add other accessories, such as blinds, curtains, or shades.

It should be noted that not all pollen is kept out of porches with screens. If you aim to keep all pollen from getting to your porch, consider installing a pollen-rated screen or enclosure.

Able to include extra features

Compared to a typical porch, you can add more amenities because you have some protection from the outside elements, and you will likely spend a lot more time on your screened-in porch. Among the choices for new features are:

• Ceiling fans rated for the outdoors
• More lighting
• Before using a patio heater on a screened-in porch, always refer to the manufacturer’s instructions and suggestions.
• Pre-installed speaker setup
• TV installed on the wall
• Wall-mounted TV
• Wet bar

All year-long pleasure

How pleasant would it be to curl up with a blanket on your screened-in patio, sipping hot chocolate while your patio heater is blazing on a chilly fall day? Or you may enjoy the sight of the rain but not the feeling of getting drenched. With a screened-in porch, you can enjoy the outdoors all year round without leaving your house—all while being warm and dry.

In certain places with extremely hot or cold summers or winters, you might only be able to enjoy your screened-in porch for three seasons. In milder climates, however, you’ll probably like it all year round.

More fresh air

You’ll also benefit from more fresh air with a screened-in porch because of the extra features you can add to it in addition to year-round enjoyment and fewer pests. You can enjoy your screened-in porch more and receive that essential daily fresh air by moving one activity to your screened-in porch, such as your midday snack break or morning reading.

Enlargement of the living area

Adding a screened-in porch can increase your living area. This extra outdoor living area may accommodate more people (or people in more comfort) for gatherings, special occasions, or just a laid-back spot to hang out while the kids play in the yard.

Raise the price at resale

The added living area from a screened-in porch can raise the market value of your house even though it might not add any additional square footage to your property in an assessment. A screened-in porch can add curb appeal and make your house stand out to potential buyers.

Downsides of a screened-in porch

Initial Expense

A screened-in porch necessitates a time and material commitment upfront. If you’re not doing this project yourself, you’ll need to budget for the up-front expense of hiring a construction crew to handle the building process and the cost of materials for your screened-in porch.

A 200-square-foot porch screen typically costs between $1,680 and $2,490, with an average cost of $2,085 nationwide. Lack of a porch? A 200-square-foot new porch typically costs $14,400 to install for a homeowner.

Upkeep

A screened-in porch may have maintenance expenses in addition to the initial purchase price. For example, a screen will require repair or replacement if it tears for any variety of reasons. The goal of keeping the bugs out would be defeated if the screen were to tear.

How Much Does It Cost To Install Screened-In Porch?

A screened-in porch can transform your outside space. It provides shade from the sun, rain, and pesky insects as you entertain and unwind. Screening an existing porch can cost anywhere from $3,200 to $5,800, whereas new construction typically costs $32,400.

Let’s Design Your Dream Screened-In Porch Today!

We at Outdoor Makeover & Living Spaces are experts at designing chic, functional porches that fit your way of life. Whether you want a quiet haven or a center for entertainment, we can create a unique area that suits your requirements. From conception to completion, our Screened Porch Contractors will care for everything, guaranteeing excellent craftsmanship and close attention to detail. Allow us to assist you in designing a cozy, welcoming porch where you can unwind, host guests, and take in the scenery all year. To begin the change of your porch, contact us right now!

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