Low-Maintenance Screened-In Porch with Infratech Heaters and Deck Accessories in Bethesda

Summary

       This low-maintenance screened porch design is very typical of a project constructed for a homeowner who wants a versatile outdoor living space with more than basic features. Whereas an entry-level porch can be had on a smaller budget by sticking with pressure-treated lumber deck boards and forgoing trim and PVC wrap and a staircase, for example, most screen rooms and decks in Maryland and Virginia opt for accessories and appliances that enhances their year-round usability and maintenance properties.

       When a homeowner wants a nice, usable outdoor space with the budget to move a little beyond the entry-level decking options, this is the type of project you will typically see: a clean design with enough space for furniture (and in many cases a grill, where a deck is involved), electrical appliances and deck-add ons like Infratech infrared heaters and a Minka-Aire ceiling fan, a Trex low-voltage lighting package, and low-maintenance materials like white PVC trim throughout with an upgraded decking option, which in this case is Zuri.

       The screened-in porch features 6x6 possts with 8" VERSATEX VERSAWRAP columns, pressure-treated breast beams trimmed with white PVC, and a column style to match the front porch of the house to maintain its existing aesthetic. Asphalt shingles, gutters, soffits, and fascia were also installed to match the house.

Materials

• 20' x 16' low-maintenance screened-in porch with gable roof and open cathedral ceiling
• Zuri decking in pecan trim
• Zuri pecan staircase with white PVC stair risers (x15 steps)
• Azek Premier rails and a graspable handrail
• Pressure-treated deck structure and white PVC trim pieces
• Larston Storm Door
• Jeld-Wen outswing (French-swing) double doors
• SL - 4024 Series Infratech heaters (x2)
• Quoizel SNN8406K Stonington 1 Light 11" Tall Outdoor Wall Sconce with Clear Water Glass
• Four recessed lights and two electrical outlets