How to Convert a Porch to a 3 Season Porch

Design & Layout Considerations

Our custom screen doors and porch panels can also be used to convert an existing open air porch to a versatile 3 season porch. When deciding how to divide the space on the porch into framed openings, consider these factors:

• Keeping the variation in sizes to a minimum will not only make it much easier to remove, replace and store the screens and storms, it will also minimize manufacturing, packaging and shipping costs.

• Panel widths of three feet or less will have screens and storms that are more manageable to remove, replace and store than panels that are four feet wide.

• For a more finished look, you may want to consider a design in which our panels are mounted above a knee wall.

• Consider dividing a floor to ceiling opening with a transom-sized unit above a door-sized unit below.

• When deciding how to size and place doors, carefully consider whether you will ever need to move any furniture or appliances in or out of those openings. A pair of double doors may be preferable.

• If you are planning to install your porch panels in the way that we have illustrated (“floating” between an inner and outer perimeter of fixed moulding or trim) then size the units to easily fit the opening with no force or trimming, such as 1/4” less the width and length of the opening.

An Example of a Porch Renovation Plan

The plan suggested here works within the footprint of the existing porch, and keeps in harmony with the façade and character of this Midwestern home. It not only complements and blends with the architectural design elements of the house, but it also adds a new, deep ledge, perfect for plants, drinks and the lucky kitties who will also be enjoying this new space.

Project Cost: This project, as planned, would include 12 porch panels, a pair of double doors with quality hardware, all units with a routed bead, primed and complete with interchangeable screens and tempered glass storms and would price out around $6500. This would not include the on-site labor and materials for framing and installation or the motor freight charges.

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We will provide an itemized quote of the delivered cost of the package if you provide us with estimated sizes, number of units and preferred options:

• Mahogany frame: roundover, routed bead or brackets

• Removable inserts: screens and tempered glass storms

• Frames of screens and storms: white or dark bronze

• Screen wire: Charcoal aluminum, bronze or other

• Finish: Spray application of oil-based primer (recommended)

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