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In Search of the Perfect Screened Porch

Make the right design choices, and you'll have an outdoor room you can enjoy without battling the bugs

by Scott Gibson

An odd combination of framing and finish work, screened porches are exposed to the weather and must be detailed carefully. This article looks at the choices required for a great porch, from how to frame it to what kind of screen to use. There are also photos and drawings of four different porches, each with unique construction details.

In Search of the Perfect Screened Porch

From Fine Homebuilding 170
pp. 50-57 May 1, 2005

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