A screened porch in Georgetown gives you the outdoors without the bugs or the noon sun, and a sound deck is often the best place to start one.
At a Glance
- Roof, screen walls and a self closing door
- Can start from an existing deck
- Front porches and back porches
- City permit path for decks and covers
Why People Love Them
A screened porch is the room people use most in spring and fall. It keeps out bugs and leaves. It gives shade. With a fan, it stays pleasant well into summer evenings.
Building From a Deck
If you already have a deck, it may be the floor of your new porch. The frame needs to be sound and able to carry roof posts. Then comes the roof, the screen walls and a door. If the deck is old or soft, we may rebuild the frame first.
Front Porches
A front porch changes how a house looks from the street. A wider porch gives room for two chairs and a place to wave at the neighbors. Steps with a rail on both sides make the front door easy to reach.
Permits for Porches
The city permit list names decks, patio covers and sun rooms. A screened porch with a roof will fall under that path. Check with the city on the details for your plan, and see our permit guide for the steps a deck takes.
Questions About Screened Porches
Can my deck become a screened porch?
Often, yes. The deck needs a roof over it first, and the frame has to carry the roof posts. Then screen walls go in between. We check the frame before we quote.
Does a screened porch need a permit?
Plan on it. The city permit list names decks, patio covers and sun rooms. A screened porch with a roof will be part of that path. Check with the city for your plan.
Will a screened porch keep out bugs?
That is the main reason people build them. A good screen, tight corners and a door that closes on its own keep out most bugs. Fans help with the rest.