Roof Tie-In
How the new roof meets your house roof affects drainage, gutters and the look from the yard.
Covered and screened outdoor rooms
Screened Porch Atlanta
Mosquitoes chasing you inside every evening? A screened porch gives you shade, rain cover and bug-free nights.
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- Screen an existing deck
- Add a roof
- Use it through summer storms
Adding a Screened-In Porch
Long, humid Atlanta summers are great for sitting outside until the mosquitoes show up. A screened porch keeps the bugs out, the afternoon storms off and the sun off your head.
There are three common ways to get one:
- Screen what you have. If your deck or patio already has a roof, screening it in is the simplest option.
- Add a roof to your deck. A roof adds weight, so the builder checks whether the existing posts and footings can carry it.
- Build new. A new porch can be designed from the ground up, often alongside an open deck for grilling.
Many porches start as part of planning a new deck: an open deck for the grill next to a screened room for dining.
Details to Plan Early
Screen Type
Standard, pet-resistant and no-see-um screens trade off visibility, strength and bug protection.
Floor
Decking with screen beneath the boards keeps bugs from coming up through the gaps.
Fans and Lights
Wiring is easiest to plan before the ceiling goes up.
Building a Screened Deck in Atlanta
Screening an existing covered porch typically runs about $5 to $20 per square foot. Building a new screened porch typically runs about $25 to $120 per square foot, depending on the roof, framing and finishes. These are national typical figures, not quotes.
Adding a roof usually changes what the permit covers, so ask the builder how it will be handled. They'll also confirm whether your deck's framing can support the extra weight or needs reinforcing.
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Call (470) 427-9259Planning Questions
What does a screened porch usually cost?
Screening an existing covered space typically runs about $5 to $20 per square foot. A new screened porch typically runs about $25 to $120 per square foot.
Can my deck hold a roof?
Sometimes. The builder checks posts, beams and footings first, because a roof adds weight the original deck may not have been built for.
Do I need a permit?
Adding a roof or enclosure usually does. The builder can tell you what applies at your address.
How do I keep bugs from coming through the floor?
Builders often run screen under the deck boards or use a solid floor.
Get Your Evenings Back
Talk to a builder about screening your deck or building a new porch.