Screened Porch Options 

Staples and Trim. By far the most common way to screen a porch is to stretch the screen fabric over the framing of the porch openings and staple it. After trimming off the excess, 1 x 4 or lattice is nailed over the stapled edges.

Custom Screen Inserts. Custom built screen panels provide a professional, custom look and finish. Frames are built using cedar or synthetic vinyl trim (Azek). The screens are installed using a spline for easy maintenance and replacement. The homeowner has several options for the panel below rail height: screens, acrylic, or wood knee wall.

Screen Tight. This vinyl system has been around for several years. It consists of a base that is 1 ½” wide for 2 x 4 posts or 3 ½” wide for or 4 x 4 posts. The base has grooves that allow you to attach the screen fabric with a continuous rubber spline. After stretching and attaching the screen a vinyl cap is snapped over the base to give a finished look. There are several colors available including white and the pieces are 8’ long.

Aluminum Screen Room Framing. Aluminum framing materials used to build screen rooms can be a good choice to screen an existing open porch. Typically 2” square aluminum stock with spline grooves is used to construct a complete frame. Frames are available in inexpensive rolled formed profiles or heavier extruded material. Most systems allow for an aluminum sheet knee wall although this is not required. The screen, usually fiberglass, is splined onto the frame and left exposed. This makes replacement easy. The color is baked on and should last for many years.

Cherokee SC Screened porches, are a wonderful way to generate value and get more enjoyment from your home. When you are looking for reliable screen in porch contractors, look no further - Give us a call at 1-877-879-0989 today!