How To Build A Cheap Screened In Porch
Construct each frame with the 3-inch wrap metal corner braces using the included screws.
How to build a cheap screened in porch. Using heavy-duty staples is easier and more efficient than nails. Build Screen Frame. Welcome to summer on the porch.
Total cost of material was right at 250. Nail on some trim to cover the staples. Winter is just around the corner so we decided to enclose our screened porch so that we could enjoy it for more of the year.
Construct each screen frame with two vertical pieces of one-by-twos on the sides with two horizontal 45-inch pieces between them. Check each with the Speed Square. Im sure its no surprise that my colors for this summer are blue and white.
This area was 240sq of surface area so you can say it costs about 1 per sq in materials. Simply measure your dimensions and cover with the mesh screen. Karen describes howIn fact w.
This video includes a list of materials and a step-by-step tutorial for screening in a porch on a budget. A screened-in porch allows protection from pesky bugs and animals and is also an affordable option for an enclosed porch. Today Im joining Jennifer from Town n Country Living along with an amazing bunch of decor bloggers and were sharing our summer colors.
You can apply mesh screening to your existing porch by adding a few more wooden support planks. The glass helps to protect from the elements while offering an unobstructed view of the surroundings thats far clearer than that available through a porch screen. Use these screened in porch ideas to make your outdoor space live like an indoor room.