James Moylan

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Top 4 Things to Consider for the Pitch of Your Screened Porch's Roof

Posted in: Screen Porch in Northern Virginia, Screen Porch, Screen Porch Tips, Screen Porch Questions, Screen Porch in Maryland, roof building tips

James Moylan

Monday, March 09, 2015

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Screened porches and exterior decks are similar in many ways. They are both used for leisure and are attached to the exterior of a home. The major difference that distinguishes a screened porch from a deck? A roof.

How to Professionally Screen a Screened-In Porch

Posted in: Screen Porch, Screen Porch Tips, Screen Porch Screens

James Moylan

Monday, February 23, 2015

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The Professional Approach to Installing a Porch Screen

Not too long ago, there was only one method of installing a screen for a screened-in porch. This old-fashioned method was a cumbersome process which involved attaching screens to porch railings and posts using small tacks, staples, or nails. These fasteners were then covered by wooden lattice strips that served as trim. Nowadays, manufacturers have conceived better screen installation methods that are longer lasting and on the radar of up-to-date screen porch contractors.

What to Expect from Your Premium Decking Contractor

Posted in: Deck Building Tips, Deck Building Questions, Deck Contractors License, Deck Contractor Permits, hire a decking contractor, deck builders

James Moylan

Friday, February 20, 2015

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You’ve decided to hire a decking contractor. Congratulations! Enlisting a seasoned professional is the first step towards finding someone who you can partner with to help bring your dream deck into fruition.

Things get get messy however when you're deciding on who to actually employ. After all, not only will this person be charged with creating an important addition to your home, they’ll be spending a lot of time on your property and working with you to give updates and receive feedback as needed.

How Do You Frame a Cathedral Ceiling for a Screen Room Addition?

Posted in: roof building tips

James Moylan

Monday, February 16, 2015

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How to frame a cathedral ceiling in Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia

The following is the general process by which a cathedral ceiling is constructed. You may want to read our gabled roofing vocabulary cheat sheet before exploring this article.

Design Exercise: Covered Deck and Patio in Great Falls, Virginia

Posted in: Screen Porch in Northern Virginia, Decks and Patios, Deck Screens, Deck Design, design aesthetic, patio design, design exercise, design blog

James Moylan

Friday, February 13, 2015

Outdoor living space in Great Falls, VA

The Scenario

Bill and Eileen are two of many Virginians who call Great Falls their home. They purchased their 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom house in 2002 and have since grown to a family of five with three young daughters. With the amount of room the property has, the couple will be living there for the foreseeable future and has already completed several renovations to its interior.

With a reinvigorated kitchen, a basement-turned-bar and game room, and an expanded master bedroom, the couple's attention has turned to their deteriorating 25-year-old deck that is showing signs of its age. As Bill and Eileen come from large families, they are looking for an outdoor makeover to support the scale of holiday gatherings they are accustomed to as well as birthday parties, play dates, and other events year-round. With their current set-up not meeting these needs, it's time to makeover their outdoor living space.