This was our spacious covered patio.
Converting covered patio into room.
This is a long post so grab a cup of coffee or a refreshing cool beverage to enjoy as i show you the process of converting our screened porch to a sunroom the interior of the updated sunroom our replacement windows and projects that.
White screen room with transom enclosing an existing covered patio.
If your porch is located on the rear of your house it s ideal for adding space for an extended kitchen.
Let me show you what we did.
A step by step of how we turned an uninsulated covered porch into a useable room in our home.
Hang lanterns they look like paper but are made of weather resistant plastic surrounding electric light bulbs or votive candles.
Patio enclosures four season room white four season room with vinyl frame glass knee wall and gable roof enclosing an existing screened in porch.
Grinding the concrete foundation and adding proper electrical and lighting.
That set of 4 widows you see in the center are the widows of our family room.
The first decision you need to make is whether the deck is being converted into an all season room or a three season room.
Pile a bunch into a child s red wagon antique wicker pram or old wooden boxes.
Converting the deck into an all season room means that you ll need to.
Pulling down and supporting an exterior supporting wall reinsulating.
Leave openings for windows and an exterior door or sliding door.
The new windows let in so much light and we feel like we ve gained an additional room to enjoy in our home.
Use deeper framing boards such as 2 by 8 inch boards if you want to add thicker insulation on exterior walls.
With new insulation and energy efficient windows and porch can be converted into a light filled florida room a sunroom or 3 season room that can provide you with plenty of year round enjoyment.
This estimate includes an average of 70 per hour for carpentry work and 65 to 85 an hour for electrician work.