How can I make an existing porch into a screen porch? Test your existing porch's foundation before turning it into a screen porch. One of the key considerations, on an existing porch, is the roof. It is...
One of the key considerations, on an existing porch, is the roof. It is better if you have a roof on the porch, which is attached to your house. You need to analyze your porch before making it into a screen porch. If you have an existing sort of deck, it may be that the foundation is not meant to support the deck. The deck may not be deep enough to support a roof or fully attach to the house. We are talking about a permanent part of the house, not just a floating deck. So, you need to analyze these things before you start your project.
However, if you check all that out, using an existing deck is a great idea. You just need to confirm that the pillars and footings will support the roof and keep it rigid. The next step in converting the deck into a screen porch, is building some simple frame walls. You can decide where you would like the walls to be. Then, you get your screen material, or whatever material you would like to use, and simply staple it into the frames. It is easy enough. However, before building a screen porch, you are going to have to get a building permit.
