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You can achieve shade and reduce temperature in your outdoor living spaces with an uncovered porch or patio canopy, but screen enclosures provide several advantages for homeowners who desire more. Whether you're looking to enclose your patio or build a screened-in porch, Preferred Outdoor Designs LLC has you covered at a price that won't break the bank.
There are several benefits to adding a screened porch to your home, whether it's a converted porch or a brand-new structure. Enclosing your patio or porch with a screen has several advantages, including:
Protection From Bugs
The great outdoors isn't so lovely when you've got to dodge hordes of biting, stinging, bloodsucking insects.Citronella-scented tea light candles offer only mild deterrence, while fly strips can be a nuisance. Also, polluting the air with harmful substances is terrible for the environment. You can keep these bugs and insects at bay with a screen room. These enclosures aren't just useful for keeping bugs out; they can also help reduce exposure to allergens like pollen, mold spores, and dust. As a bonus, they also offer some protection against the elements including wind, rain and sunlight.Improved Privacy
Screen enclosures provide good daytime visibility while preventing prying eyes from peering inside. That's an extra layer of discretion you won't find in an outdoor area with open boundaries. Screens may not be as effective at keeping inquisitive eyes out as you may think, especially when the lights inside your house are turned on after dark and you want to maintain your privacy. In this case, a simple solution is to use portable privacy screens. It's easy; just put them up at night and store them away until the following evening.Cost-Effective Way to Add to Your Livable Space
A screened patio is far more cost-effective than a sunroom or a whole new room. Considering it doesn’t need to be fully climate-controlled, there's no need to upgrade your HVAC system. In terms of upfront costs, converting an existing porch or patio into a screen room is the most economical option. However, even brand-new structures may be reasonably affordable if they include fewer extras. Floor fans and space heaters are sufficient to create a comfortable environment, on most days, except during extreme heat or cold. Increase airflow by installing one or more ceiling fans.Increase Your Property's Value
Incorporating a screen enclosure into your outdoor living space is a smart way to potentially increase your property’s value because these additions are often desirable to homebuyers. The return on investment (ROI) for constructing a screen room is quite good. It is higher than installing new windows, siding, or completing an expensive kitchen or bathroom renovation.We can lp you create beautiful, functional patio enclosures and screened porches. For more information, get in touch with Preferred Outdoor Designs, LLC, via our online form or call 502-245-3997, and we will get back to you within the shortest possible time.