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This is what you call "old school" a lot of older houses still have this type of enclosure. Much respect to the people that were on this earth before me.
To all you haters this is the way it has been done for along time and is the cheapest way to get a screen porch. Some people are on budgets and this method is just fine. There are other better more expensive alternatives but I can you that all screen porches screen will eventually become loose. I have yet to see a product that will remain tight over time.
I like it for a budget person. Something is better than nothing. Thanks. The critics should posts some videos if you have better ideas I would love to see them.
This is much how my patio was added 30+ years ago.Trust me, you don't want to staple screens. They will rip away. I've been pulling staple after staple cleaning things up to do it a better way. Screen Tight makes a kit to make it neat and repairable.
So we bought a townhome-style condo with a lanai with one exterior screened wall framed with aluminum. It appears self-tapping metal screws were used to tie the hollow square aluminum framing tubes together. Along the bottom, a sheet of aluminum is fastened to the aluminum frame to create a non-screened knee-high band along the width of the fabricated wall. This got us thinking that we could "4-season" the room by adding our own sheets of aluminum to the remaining screened in spaces, or adding plexiglass or such to areas where we still want to see through. The square aluminum support frame/beams could be clad on both sides leaving the interior 2-3" space a void or filling it with insulation. Is this a naive DIY, or are we--as first-time homeowners--on to something?
This project is feasible, but it would be difficult to make sheets of plexiglass air- and water-tight. And 2 to 3 inches of insulation isn’t much. The biggest issue, however, will be whether the condo association would allow it. Often, anything that affects the exterior appearance of a unit must be approved by the association. Happy home improving!
No offense intended while thats about the cheapest way to create a screen room its also the cheapest quality screen room possible. At least install an aluminum track to accept screen spline so you can get a tight screen and also one that is easily replaced when it gets damaged.
Hi, Layne, We've never had an issue with screens falling out. The important thing is to make sure they're nice and tight! Here's our full episode on converting a back porch into a screened-in porch (and we cover this very point!) todayshomeowner.com/video/how-to-turn-a-deck-into-a-screened-porch/
Hi, John, We tackled this job for less than $2,000 in construction materials. Project estimates vary by location and each home's unique needs. We recommend checking your local phone listings for contractor listings and quotes. Good luck!
@@Todayshomeowner How big is this porch? Looks roughly 10x20? So about 30 linear feet. I have a project that's about 40 linear feet. So that should be about $2000*4/3 = $2667 in materials. There's a local reputable porch guy who will do it for $3600 with two doors. So perhaps $600-$1000 of that is labor. How many man-hours did your project take?
@@adityaprasad465 Thanks for watching! We featured this project on our nationally syndicated television show, "Today's Homeowner." We usually tape each episode within three to four days. Good luck with your project! :)
Shouldn't you let the treated lumber cure before painting it? I've seen treated lumber painted before being allowed to fully dry out, it rots from the inside out.
Your best (and easiest) bet is to use self-leveling compound to take the slant out of the slab, and then proceed with this project. It'll take all the guesswork out of the equation. Good luck with your project!
All home improvements require maintenance, so this is a likely possibility. In this case, you just reverse the steps up until the point of the repair and continue from there! :)
Hi, Jonathan, Here's a full episode on screening in a back porch. We made sure to pull that screen super-tight. :) todayshomeowner.com/video/how-to-turn-a-deck-into-a-screened-porch/
Hi, Ghost Runner! We did not charge the homeowners for this project. This is a segment from our "Today's Homeowner" TV show, which airs nationwide. Episodes usually take two to three days to tape. Learn more at todayshomeowner.com.
To certain people it serve the purpose, their need, CHOICE and their budget . I like it and show respect to people with good idea, intention to help others.
Im definitely not a hater its just a horrible job, no treated lumber or exterior grade materials at all. No way to remove lattice if screen tears, poor lady got took by these hilljacks lol.
natasha corbin some people perhaps don’t listen to small short details I guess? That comment or should have rewound the video and he could have caught that.
