Numerous photos of decks and screen porches on single family homes and townhomes using Pressure-treated Lumber, and PVC. . When the individual boards of the beam sandwich the 6x6 support posts, the bolts are forced to be the sole support of the deck; thus, not allowing the support posts to do their job【Get Price】
May 22, 2014 . In order to be effective protection against bugs, a screen porch must be completely enclosed, but if your porch wasn't well built from the start, it is often the deck floorboards that were overlooked. Traditional decking has a 1/8 or 1/4 gap between boards, more than enough room for mosquitoes or other bugs..【Get Price】
In this case the area of the deck with the porch must be floored over with a solid material to keep the insects from coming up through the cracks in the deck. Additional support .. The traditional method of installing screening on porches is to fasten the screen in place and cover the edges with batten boards. The porch shown..【Get Price】
Watch this video to find out how to remove a rotten wood porch floor, and replace it with pressure treated pine floor joists and tongue and groove flooring. . in the porch boards, start by removing them. Now this is a simple process of prying them up with a crow bar, unless the rails and columns rest on top of the deck boards【Get Price】
So I decided my first major project as a first-time home owner would be to screen in the lower level of a two-story deck. I tackled this .. We didn't need to replace the existing floorboards, but there's a small gap between each board, which meant mosquitoes and other bugs could still fly in from underneath. My boyfriend had..【Get Price】
We use this wood-plastic composite lumber for the deck surfaces outside our screened porches, as well as for rail caps. It's good looking, machines easily, and cuts down on maintenance chores. decking (800/289-8739; www..com) is available in 5/4 and 2-by profiles; we prefer the more substantial look of the 2-by..【Get Price】
May 25, 2015 . Replace your old or little-used deck with a fabulous screened porch【Get Price】
My front porch needs repair and I might want to extend or cover as well. I need some a walkway added and some landscaping work done as well. Oxborough Way in Alpharetta. Keep existing framing, new deck boards and railing. One 10 ft metal post needs to be replaced. 270 square feet rectangular. May Apple Trace in..【Get Price】
Jan 5, 2005 . 'The time is perfect for replacement decks, says Jim Craig of Craig Sundecks and Porches, based in Manassas, Va. CCA-treated wood came on strong about 30 years ago and was the primary decking until recently. These decks will need replacing over the next 20 years. During that time, the 'retro' market..【Get Price】
Hi All, Rookie here. Trying to get some advice on my screened porch deck replacement project that I started this past weekend. Deck is about 300 square feet and is set on a diagonal with pressure【Get Price】
A mahogany sill was cut and installed to cover the seams of the two porches as well as lock in the cedar jamb. The sill matches the mahogany deck boards we used on the deck repair. Shims, plumbing and setting the custom cedar door jamb. Exterior view of screen porch door. Sill seen below door. Threshold covers deck..【Get Price】
A deck or screened in porch is a huge enhancement to any home, but can also be an eyesore or structural hazard if it isn't constructed properly. At Wrenn Home Improvements, we love to replace old decks and porches as well as construct new designs for your family to enjoy. From replacing rotten or weathered decking and..【Get Price】
Jun 20, 2017 . Even after installing a roof over the deck and screen panels on the walls, the deck will not be bug-proof. The gaps between deck boards on traditional decks provide a means for insects to invade. There are two ways to deal with this issue, and again, the look you wish to achieve will determine which method..【Get Price】
We install and repair all kinds of porches, decks, outdoor railings and steps. The Good Ole Handyman of Charlotte, NC offers complete installation, renovation and repair services for decks, porches and railings. Whether you want to enjoy the comfort of a screened porch, the convenience of a backyard deck or you simply..【Get Price】
Aug 23, 2014 . When summer arrived this year, I took a good, hard look at my screened porch and decks and realized they were all badly in need of some freshening up. . and other debris that falls from the trees, the cleaning process ends up removing a lot of the stain from the deck as you can see in the picture below【Get Price】
Jul 10, 2015 . A clever new way to replace or install porch screening. By Joseph . You can use the same techniques detailed her for new and remodeled porches, deck enclosures, breezeways and gazebos.System . We also replaced the warped wood door withScreen Tight's Better Board solid-vinyl screen door【Get Price】
Initially , decide the shape of the deck where the screen porch is to be built. A square or rectangle shape is recommended. Now fix a ledger or a band board in the appropriate location in your house. The ledger board is fixed to support the floor joists of the deck for the screened porch. Find the building code from the town..【Get Price】
Many porch decks are fastened to the main building on a ledger, a horizontal board along the house's foundation. .. Since screens can be damaged easily, the screening material was often set in slender, easy to repair, removable wood frames that could be installed during the warmer months, and stored in the winter【Get Price】
With the finished interiors and complete electrical packages your porch becomes a true outdoor living room. Deck Refacing in Virginia Beach Deck Re-facing Re-facing is a budget option to improve your structurally sound existing deck by replacing the deck boards and railing. Your deck is inspected for structural integrity,..【Get Price】