Reader Project
Screened Porch
We wanted a unique screen porch that related to the Craftsmen era of when the home was originally built while also using some modern day materials that make for ease of use—-such as the decking – flooring product. We also wanted to recycle and reuse various items we had gathered from locally historic demolished sites that we felt added to the character of our project.
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Cedar wrapped beams and cedar shakes cover the interior walls. Custom made screens have wide framing with grip tabs to ease handling.
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The north wall has built-in book cases that use limestone slabs as a bottom shelf that were saved from a demolished school. Oak banding and Douglas Fir window trim came from a demolished library. There are four sandblasted fixed windows that allow in plenty of soft light while at the same time keeping out the views of the neighbor's property. A custom mixed solution has been hand applied to all cedar to protect it from aging and weathering.
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Each cedar shake was hand trimmed and nailed by the home owner. The oak banding and door trim was saved from a demolished library. The 12 ft high pine ceiling reflects a warm glow in the evening from the up facing light fixture. There are five oak pegs to hang things on next to the switch plate.
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Azek decking was used for the flooring and door step while the riser is Trex that was sanded to make it look like a piece of brown sandstone.
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100 sq ft Screened Porch with 12 ft high Vaulted Ceiling
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