How to Create an All-Season Room

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James Moylan

Monday, February 06, 2023

 

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Make Your Outdoor Living Space Functional and Comfortable All Year

There’s been a dramatic shift in the outdoor living space market. While areas like decks, patios, and screen porches used to be seen as places to enjoy just in spring and summer, that is no longer the case. What were once six-month (or maybe nine-month) rooms are now being designed, stylized, and built to be fully year round. If you’re interested in designing or renovating a four-reason room in your home, here are the four top considerations to keep in mind.

Options for Enclosing an Existing Outdoor Space

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James Moylan

Monday, September 26, 2022

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Everything You Need to Know about Enclosing an Existing Outdoor Space

I have an open outdoor living space. What are my options for enclosing it? Lots of homeowners have this question run through their minds every day. Whether you have a front porch with a roof but no screens, a deck, a double deck without screens, or a patio, the logistics of how to enclose an existing outdoor space is one of the most common questions posed to design and build firms. Get the rundown here of everything you need to know.

Are Screen Porches Worth the Money?

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James Moylan

Thursday, September 08, 2022

Why Screen Porches Add More Value Than Ever to Your Home


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Conventional building wisdom used to be pretty straightforward. Expect about a 75 percent return on your screen porch investment within five years. Give it eight years, and many homeowners found these projects had paid for themselves. Today, the building landscape is totally different. When it comes to screen porches, it’s never been easier or faster to see a positive return on your investment. Here’s why.

6 Tips for Planning a Screened Porch in Maryland and Virginia

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James Moylan

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

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In the Washington, DC metro area, summers can be difficult, with the intense heat and humidity and all of the mosquitoes.  Our clients find that screen rooms help them enjoy the outdoors comfortably.  Design Builders Inc. wants you to enjoy your exterior space, so we've put together six helpful hints to consider when building a screen room.

Tips for Obtaining a Screened Porch Permit in Washington, DC

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James Moylan

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

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Obtaining a Screen Porch Permit in Washington, DC


Building a screen porch in Washington, DC, brings with it a host of geographically specific restrictions, and obtaining a permit for your build is no exception. However, with a bit of forethought—and a lot of patience—you can seamlessly work your way through this process.