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Cedar screened in porch.
Since the wall framing for this screened in porch is the finished surface it s worth taking a little extra time to make the framing material look good.
A screened in porch creates an extension of your indoor living area while providing the feeling of being outdoors.
When screening in a porch select rolls of screen appropriate for the dimensions of your framework or for any frames that need replacement mesh.
The railings were created from cedar and hog panels we picked up at the farm store which gives us needed safety and doesn t block any of the views.
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Some experts recommend ipe a brazilian hardwood but it doubles the cost of the porch.
Pieces of base strips with grooves to hold the screen and the cap strips that cover the base come in 8 foot sections.
We chose the nicest cedar 2x6s we could find and ripped them into 3 1 2 in.
If you re building your own screen panels from wood choose insect and weather resistant redwood cedar or treated lumber since the wood will be exposed to the elements.
Additional design features included a barrel vault skylight to maintain natural.
While you sit protected from pests and bugs the gentle breeze can still pass through the fine screening to keep you comfortably enjoying the fresh air.
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Diy screened porch ryan started with the railings and posts which were all wrapped in cedar.
We did this to create sharp clean edges we also ripped off all the factory rounded edges.
Then we started with a 6 width board and made sure to get it completely level as it was the guide for the rest of the privacy screen.
Homeowners who upgrade their decks to a screened in porch often remove the original wood or cedar material and replace it with a combination of wood and plastic.