How Much Does a Screened Porch Really Cost?

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James Moylan

Thursday, September 22, 2022

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What Can I Expect a Screen Porch to Cost?

With supply chain issues and costs going north, many factors play into the cost of a screened porch. More than anything, location plays a big role in the cost of a screen room. Having said that, on average, a screened-in pressure-treated wood porch will run about $150 per square foot in Maryland or Virginia. Here are some other key factors to consider:

Should You Hire an Architect to Design a Screened Porch?

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James Moylan

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

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3 Important Reasons You Don’t Have to Hire an Architect to Build a High-End Screen Porch

There’s a common misconception about the high-end outdoor living space industry that architects are a vital, indispensable part of the design process. While they can be used to help conceptualize and design screen porches and other outdoor spaces, there are just as many compelling reasons to avoid architects in this process.

4 Tips for Hiring a Screen Room Contractor in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C.

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James Moylan

Friday, January 03, 2020

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How to Qualify a High-End Screen Room Builder

        When you’re in the market for a high-end screen porch, your options can feel overwhelming. Adding an extension to your home is a big decision and, when it's as visible as a screen room, you want to ensure you're choosing the most qualified, professional, and knowledgeable contractor possible. With so many design firms, architects, and contractors active in the DMV, how do you know you’re actually getting the best?

How Much Does It Cost to Install an Electrical Outlet in a Screen Room

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James Moylan

Friday, March 13, 2015

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Top 5 Cost Factors for Outdoor Electrical Outlets

There’s no getting around it; exterior outlets aren’t pretty. Local ordinances demand that exterior electrical outlets be designed to be weatherproof and tamper-proof for safety reasons, and their protective watertight casings can be bulbous, bulky, and downright ugly.

Local building ordinances also require all screen porches to have a minimum of one outlet. Not only are outlets necessary if you want to design a porch that complies with building standards, exterior outlets can also be useful if you want to use a TV, stereo system, or lamp on your screened porch.

How to Choose a Zuri Decking Color for Your Screened Porch

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James Moylan

Monday, February 09, 2015

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When it comes to screened porch materials, Zuri synthetic decking is a popular option. Made by Royal Building Products, it replicates the beauty of natural wood by incorporating grain textures with minimal pattern repetition to make each piece look like a unique piece of hardwood. However, because it emulates this characteristic so well, color variability can make it difficult to decide on what style of Zuri to use for a screened-in porch.