The Beauty of a Screened-in Porch - Georgia Home Remodeling

The fall is here, and winter is setting in. Most folks have been enjoying the great outdoors more than ever lately. In fact, it has been one of the only ways we can get together and not spread germs and fear. Stepping outside, you will see more people walking, riding bikes, driving golf carts, and gathering in driveways. Now, when the harsh winter months set in and the summer rolls around, neighbors won’t be so quick to assemble outdoors. But that is the beauty of a screened-in porch.

Whether you enjoy coming out of the wind and snow curling up on an outdoor sofa, book and cocoa in hand, or the opposite matters not. In the summer, you need a tall glass of lemonade or iced tea with a fan blowing and no bugs to bite. Again, that is the beauty of a screen-in porch. It allows the homeowner to be outdoors without fighting the elements. Keep reading to learn more about screened-in porches.

Screened-in Porch Benefits

If you invest in a structure attached to your home, the list of benefits must be worth the price. Well, the good news here is the list is long, and the cost is less than you would think. SO here are a few of the ways our clients are enjoying their screened-in porches.

Some enjoy sitting outside and watching the rain, without getting wet, of course.
Others use it as an exciting new place to curl up with a good book, have coffee, or just listen to the sounds of nature.
Families use it as a place to bring pets and kids outside in the fresh air while keeping them nearby.
Many use their porch as a place to entertain and keep outside. Share a glass of wine, watch the kids, play, or just have a good conversation. It is up to you.
Perhaps the bugs are just too bad in your area. A screened-in porch allows those with allergies and insects to get outdoors and stay safe.
Winter lovers gather on snowy days with a heater plugged in and watch the snowfall.

The list goes on and on. What’s more, a screened-in porch adds value to your home by increasing the useable square footage, adding the value of another room and beauty to the house’s exterior.

Additions to Screened-in Porches

Once you have decided to put in a screened-in porch, you need to determine what you want the space used for. There is a healthy list in the paragraph above, but you may have your own ideas. Here are a few things you may want to consider adding to the beauty of your screened-in porch

A ceiling fan and/or heater
Seating for all
An extra comfy chair for reading
A small table to dine at
A dimmer switch on the lighting to create a mood.
Speakers for music
A TV for sports or movie time
A Hot Tub
A grill, of course

You get the drift. The sky is the limit when you are dreaming up the use for your new outdoor living space. If you are ready to build a screened-in room, we at Georgia Home Remodeling suggest you research all the ways to use your screened-in porch and make a list of all the things you would like to include. That list will help the designer know what you want from the space and the contractor to know what outlets and wiring you may need out there.

Make the Beauty of a Screened-In Porch a Reality

Now that we have you thoroughly convinced, Georgia Home Remodeling would be delighted to design the perfect outdoor space customized just for you. With years of experience and a team of professional contractors, we are aimed to please.

These days, staying inside all the time Is not good for us. We need to get out in the fresh air responsibly. Make a screened-in porch a part of your plan for the new year, and get outside more.

So, contact Georgia Home Remodeling today for a free estimate on your new screened-in porch.