ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS FROM THE INSIDE WITH A SCREENED IN PORCH
A screened in porch — also known as a screened porch, or a screen room — is a great way to enjoy the fresh air of the outdoors while remaining protected from things like pesky insects, debris, direct sunlight and rain. At Legacy Exteriors, we hand build screen porches for homeowners in the Dane County area. And since we’re building everything by hand, there’s a lot of flexibility with materials, aesthetic and overall budget.
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BENEFITS OF A SCREENED IN PORCH
EXPAND YOUR LIVING SPACE
Essentially adding a new room to your home, you can utilize your screen porch for a variety of purposes including reading, yoga, working or dining. The added square footage also lends itself to entertaining guests, and it’s also the perfect space for a gaming room, or a playroom.
And if you have pets, they can enjoy the new space, too! That said, it’s important to note that pet claws can tear or damage window screens, so it’s important to be aware of the condition of your screens as time goes on.
EZE-BREEZE WINDOWS
A homeowner favorite (and ours, too), Eze-Breeze windows have a decades-long history of delivering amazingly functional, durable and affordable screened in porch windows that also look amazing — which is why they’re the most popular choice when we build screen rooms.
Eze-Breeze Sliding Panels (available in three different styles), “fill the gap between screen enclosures and insulated 4-season rooms.” Eze-Breeze vertical four-track panels (their most popular offering) are made with four sliding vents that nest up — or down — over the attached screen. When completely open you have 75% screen. And, if you remove the vents you have 100% screen. When closed, there’s 100% protection from wind, pollen and weather. You can also select your privacy level with a variety of tinting options.
SAY NO TO BUGS
Letting the fresh air in — while keeping insects like flies, bees and mosquitos out — is one of the greatest benefits of a screened in porch. It’s especially enjoyable in the evening, when there’s a cool breeze coming into the porch, sans the bugs.
STAY SAFE FROM UV RAYS, AND RAINY DAYS, TOO
Staying out of the direct rays of the sun, especially during a hot summer afternoon, can keep you feeling cool, comfortable — and protected from the sun’s direct heat (and UV rays). Suddenly, with a screened porch, rainy days aren’t so bad. You might even enjoy the sound and smell of the rain, while you remain dry. Screen rooms, with adjustable windows like the ones made by Eze-Breeze, also keep you well protected from the wind.
DEBRIS FREE
Keeping wind-blown things like grass, leaves and pine needles from tracking inside your porch is another benefit of a screened in porch.
GREAT FOR SPRING, SUMMER & FALL
Here in Wisconsin, we’re lucky to (usually) have some nice weather three-quarters of the year. That said, when winter comes around, screen rooms are not equipped to keep the temperature comfortable. If year-round access is something that’s important to you, an all-season room or a sunroom might be a better choice.
IMPROVED CURB APPEAL
A well-built screen porch can make your home more aesthetically pleasing, and it can also increase the value of your home if you ever choose to sell.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
A screened-in porch offers even more benefits, including:
- It’s a great source of natural light
- Potted plants can thrive there
- The ability to add additional features like:
- Ceiling fans
- Recessed ceiling lights
- A patio heater (installed by a professional for safety reasons)
- An amazing sound system
- A wall-mounted flat-screen TV
