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Is a Screened-In Porch Right for Your Home? 🤔

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James Moylan

Tuesday, May 03, 2022

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May 2022

 On the fence about adding a screened-in porch to your home? Here are some key considerations.

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Benefits of a Screened-In Porch

Screened porches are one of the most popular home addition options, and it’s easy to see why.

Here are a few key benefits of adding a screen porch to your home:

  • Get the Best of Both Worlds. Screen porches act a nice halfway point between an open-air and an enclosed space. You can still feel the breeze—without enduring the rain.
  • Enjoy Bug Protection. As any Northern Virginia or Maryland homeowner knows, summers and bugs go hand in hand. A screen porch lets you enjoy the outdoors—without the bugs.
  • Customize from Luxurious to Rustic. Screen porches are protected, so you can add many interior luxuries to the space. (Furniture. Electronics. Décor.) Or, if you’re into a more minimal look, go rustic. These spaces are totally customizable!
  • Increase the Value of Your Home. Screen porches are hugely popular, and they add usable square footage to your home. When it comes time to put your house on the market, those two things will help you financially.
  • Give You a Safe Place to Gather. Outdoor spaces are at a premium because people want safe, well-ventilated places to gather.

Interested? Get a free, no-obligation quote for your screened-in porch project today.

“Screen porches are one of our core specialties. As a design and build firm, we offer you a completely customized space. No two Design Builders screen porches are the same.”

—James Moylan, Owner, Design Builders

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Picking the Right Screens

Designing a screen porch involves a lot of decisions. (Flooring. Lighting. Heating and cooling. The list goes on.)

One of the most critical decisions is the screens you’re going to use.

Why? Because screen choice affects…

  • Project price
  • Functionality
  • Overall design aesthetics

Since it’s so important to get this piece right, here are a few questions to think through before deciding on specific screens:

  • How much use will your screen porch get?
  • Do you have pets? Young kids?
  • How big of a concern is privacy?
  • What kind of weather, insects, and other region-specific issues will your screen porch endure?

Want more details and the full list of questions? Check out: 7 Questions to Help You Pick the Right Screens.

 
 
 
 
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6 Screen Fabrics for SCREENEZE® No-Spline Screen Porch Systems

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James Moylan

Thursday, April 28, 2022

 

 

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SCREENEZE Screen Fabrics Guide for Maryland & Virginia

The right SCREENEZE screen fabric transforms your porch experience in Montgomery County and Fairfax County. We compare all six fabric options—from pet-resistant to solar-control—so you understand durability, visibility, and maintenance differences. This guide helps homeowners select the perfect fabric for their climate, lifestyle, and screened porch goals without surprises.

What Are the Best Ways to Clean Screens in a SCREENEZE® Screen Porch?

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James Moylan

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

 

 

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Cleaning screens in a SCREENEZE® screen porch is simple and affordable. Homeowners throughout Montgomery County, MD and Fairfax County, VA can maintain their screened porches with basic household supplies and minimal effort. Regular cleaning extends your screen's lifespan, keeps your porch looking pristine, and ensures clear views of your outdoor space year-round.

7 Questions to Choose SCREENEZE® Porch Screens

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James Moylan

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

 

Choosing the perfect screen option for your Montgomery County or Fairfax County screened porch doesn't have to be complicated. Once you've decided on SCREENEZE, seven key questions will guide you to the ideal solution for your outdoor living space. We'll walk you through each consideration—from durability and visibility to maintenance and climate needs—so you can confidently select screens that match your project goals.

How the Pandemic Affected SCREENEZE® Screened-In Porch Systems

James Moylan

Saturday, April 09, 2022