Why Should I Install a Screened Porch - Learn From the Experts

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There are many reasons why people choose to install a screened porch - from seeking a novel space for relaxation, to having a middle-ground between the outdoors and indoors. Whatever your reason for interest in installing a screened porch, rest-assured there have been homeowners before you with the same reasons. Below are some of the common reasons screened porches have been added over the years, and the overall perks that screened porches provide.

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Increased Home Value & Neighborhood Value

One amazing fact about adding a screened porch to your existing home is that it will increase both your home value as well as the value of your surrounding neighbors. Archadeck, Discover Channel, and HGTV have all three noted that adding a screened porch to any existing home will increase the value, with percentage increases ranging between 70-84%. Screened porches are estimated to have such a high impact due to the addition of more usable living space, as well as said space being unique and considered luxurious by many. 

The addition of a screened porch also increases the overall value and return on investment (ROI) of neighboring properties. The same aforementioned sources, in addition to industry news leaders, noted that those properties neighboring, especially those adjoining, a property with a screened porch had, on average, higher valuations on their homes and received more upon the sale of their homes than those properties without nearby or adjoining screened porch neighbors. This concludes that, while screened porches may be an upfront investment, they pay larger dividends than other potential home improvements. 

Unique Space With Indoor & Outdoor Characteristics

A screened porch is truly the best of both worlds - you get the opportunity to enjoy plenty of natural light and fresh air while being distanced from bugs and certain precipitation. Additionally, a screened porch is the perfect space to serve as a middle-ground between outside and inside. Dirty shoes, muddy pets, sporting accessories, gardening tools, and more can all be stored elegantly and more cleanly within a screened porch than both outside or inside. (Although a garage or shed can also store these items fairly well, a screened porch is often more accessible than the other two options). 

While being neither indoors or outdoors, this unique home addition offers a fantastic space for a number of things, such as: hosting friends and family, allowing young children and easy-going pets some monitored “outside” time, and enjoying some peaceful alone-time without normal distractions. If you are wondering what to install that accentuates both the exterior and interior of your home, a screened porch is the solution. 

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More Space For Hosting & Hobbies

No matter the size of your home, you have probably found yourself at some point wanting just a little more space when friends and family come over. A screened porch is one of the best solutions for this purpose because it can be maintained for hosting purposes with minimal effort. Some, however, may find themselves wanting this new-found space to be inclusive to all of the family members, so adding some storage within the screened space can allow for easy transformation from “hosting spot” to “instrument practice” in a matter of minutes. 

Regardless of how you may choose to use your screened porch, it is plainly and simply more usable space for your family. Common screened porches are often 12’ x 14’ or 14’ x 16’, but you can create a space that is as large as you’d like and as unique as you are. With the SCREENEZE system, you can span up to 150 sq. ft. at a time, so we’ve got you covered with those larger-spanning spaces. 

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