The construction phase of building a screen porch
The construction phase of building a screen porch. Well things are underway for me to get the new screen porch completed by the end of the month. I accepted a Color Lovers Challenge from my pal Kelly to make over a space using color. Easy peasy except I needed to build the space first. Since we have wanted to build a screened in area for quite some time ( like 15 years) this was the perfect opportunity to get our mojo in gear. You can see more of my plan here.
Here’s a little mock up of the plan .
So here’s where we started two weeks ago.
The construction phase of building a Screen Porch
The room has been framed up using treated lumber. I made a change to the original design and will be creating another wall in the corner. See 3rd and 4th picture. I did this for two reasons. First, it blocks out the higher retainer wall and stairs posts. Which isn’t very pretty to look at anyways. Second reason, it gives me more wall space to put a small TV in the corner.
Details
Since we never insulated the original ceiling we will be doing that before putting the new ceiling up. I will be planking the ceiling and one wall. For the bottom portion of the walls, I will use the same siding as the house. The ceiling will be painted blue (the same as the front porch) and all the walls will be painted white. You can see the blue here.
We finished the wiring last night and got the scaffolding up which will make painting the ceiling so much easier. After the walls are up and I start to paint, my husband will make the screens for the room. I will show you how you can make your own screens in a later post.
And once the tools are put away and the room is finally finished we can start enjoying views like this. Can’t wait.
What summer projects are you working on right now? To see more of my projects click here. And to see my latest home tour, click here.
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It is going to be fabulous. Can’t wait to see it all come together.
thanks Marty. Im really excited to have this outdoor space and not being alive by the bugs!
Wonderful place to hang out without the bugs 🐜🕷🐝.Nice glass of wine,dim lights & watch the kids catch fireflies,enjoy.
sounds like the perfect plan Margie! wanna join me when it’s finished!
Did I read correct that you are going to cover that stone with outdoor carpet? I hope I’ve got that wrong. That stone looks great! (from what I can see).
Have you ever used screentight? I think that is the name of it – great for screened walls. We had it for our screened porch, but we built it into a sunroom and now the sunroom windows are sliding, so you can have either or.
Can’t wait to see the finished room!
tina- no carpet, i am laying an indoor/outdoor rug. we love that stone. same stone on all my patios and my family room floor as well.. I have never heard of that. what exactly is that?
This project looks amazing Laura!…and love that this project and the “blog hop” is all about color….No new projects for me this summer…..we have one large project of getting this house ready to place on the market….Have a great weekend! I think I know what you will be doing!