Screened porch
– Construction:
– Screened porches built similar to pole barns
– Screens added after walls and roof
– Screen door added for insect protection
– Some porches have removable screens
– Porches can be furnished like indoor rooms
– Uses:
– Used when climate control is unavailable
– Provides shelter from sunlight and insects
– Some designs include skylights for light
– Offers intimacy and quiet privacy
– Can divide surrounding areas into zones
– See also:
– Arizona room
– Gazebo
– Sleeping porch
– Sunroom
– References:
– Wikimedia Commons has related media
– Article on assembling screened porch
– Article on decorating and enjoying screened porch
– Article on detached screened-in porch benefits
– Article on landscape collaboration at Walter Gropius House
A screened porch, also known as a screen room, is a type of porch or similar structure on or near the exterior of a house that has been covered by window screens in order to hinder insects, debris, and other undesirable objects from entering the area inside the screen. Typically created to enhance the livability of a structure that would otherwise be exposed to the annoyances of the outdoors, screened porches often permit residents to enjoy an indoor environment outdoors.
