Sitting out on my porch or in my backyard as the sun sets is one of the most pleasant activities that I enjoy in the summer. The temperature has cooled down during this season so I can enjoy being outside without feeling like I am burning up. However, being outdoors in the summer also has its share of downfalls.
For instance, I have to deal with the amount of mosquitoes and bugs that hang out in my yard. They seem to be more numerous than ever during this season. These insects can really make sitting outside at dusk an unpleasant experience. Fortunately, screened in porches can remedy this problem. I hope to have one soon myself before my body has been drained of blood.
Do you want to have the protection that screened in porches can offer? You can have people to build it for you or you can just screen a porch you already have. Doing it by yourself can be tricky because it does take some skill to get it right. If you do not have enough skills to build screened in porches, then contacting a contractor might be the better option. Ask how much such an endavor might cost, and how long it would take them to complete it. However, you may not get your porch finished for weeks because they may be busy. You should look into screened in porches the early spring so that it will be done by the time the bugs come out to play and the sun gets hot.
You can also use kits to build your own screened in porches. However, the resulting project may not be very durable or reliable. You can sit on your porch and enjoy the weather without getting bit if it is reliable. Use your common sense when you are trying to determine if a kit will work on your particular porch. Perhaps you need something that is custom built. Some people want to match their screened in porch to their own personalities so they prefer custom built porches.
You can also order a DVD from companies that specialize in scanned in porches to see what they have to offer. You can examine examples of screened in porches from these DVDs. You can also view what they have done in the past and the colors and sizes that they can do from the video. Ask about a final price if you decide to order. The final price will depend on how much work has to be done on your porch.