Screened Patios

Often times a screened patio is called a sunroom or sun porch. This is because it is enclosed, so it acts as a room, and because the walls allow sunshine in, which keeps the screened patio nice and warm.

The benefits of screened patios are as follows:

 Screened patios allow more quality time on your deck or patio. It creates an outdoor space that can be enjoyed by all without worry of some of the nuisances of the outdoors (children getting all dirty, bugs, etc.).

 It can be easy and affordable to make a screened patio enclosure. Basically this is a big plus because it means that you do not have to be a construction whiz or a really wealthy person to enjoy a screened patio.

 Spring starts sooner and Summer lasts longer in screened patios. Basically having your patio enclosed in some way really extends the outdoor sitting season, it means less exposure to the elements, and thus a longer season of enjoyment.

 Enjoy the outdoors in our bug-free screened patio. One of the worst parts of summer is the mosquitoes and bees that won't leave you alone when you are BBQing with friends, or reading in the late afternoon or evening. Basically the bugs are important, but we sure wish we did not have to deal with them, with screened patios you don't. Unless you let them in through the door, your patio can be completely bug free, which means you can enjoy the summer nights, and do it without bites or stinky bug spray.

 A screened patio is also an ideal spot for spas and hot tubs. You do not have to worry about neighbor kids sneaking into it at night because it is enclosed, and you also do not have the problems that come with having a hot tub or spa indoors; you get natural ventilation, but protection.

 Relax in the warmth of a passive solar sunroom addition. If you make your screened patio into a sunroom by adding in some extras, you can enjoy the warmth of that room year round without heating costs.

 Screened patios means saved money. You can get an easy to install, premade screen, and then reap the benefits of lower heating and cooling costs. You can turn your AC off sooner because the roof of your screened patio will block a lot of sun from entering and heating your house, and you can turn the heat on later as a screened patio will help your home retain heat longer.

 Screened patios and sunrooms are a great way to extend your garden growing season. This is not always the case, but screened patios built with certain materials act like a green house in that they keep warm and allow plants to grow year round.

 A screened patio means more time outdoors which turns into less abuse on the indoors, so your furniture and carpets last longer, not to mention the fact that the roof blocks sun which equals less carpet and furniture fading as well.

 There are lots of options out there, basically the options of screened patios to choose from will depend on your budget, your carpentry skills and your purposes and interests in getting a screened patio.

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