Why not convert a porch like this into a 3 ½ season screen porch? - The Amazing EZ-Screen Porch Windows would keep this porch as clean as the day it was built. All the while extending the time the owner would be able to use this new found room.
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The screened-in porch on the back of the house is made of Ipe, a sustainable exotic wood that's naturally water and decay resistant. Double-hung Weathershield windows allow light from the spacious porch to seep into the great room. The exposed rafter tails at the edge of the porch add to the authentic Southern farmland vibe.
This is the idea I was trying to communicate using 2x4's as the guard railing. (believe the pictures uses 2x6's but you get the idea) This is squares but the overall smooth look with the screen on the outside is what I was getting at.
The screened-in porch on the back of the house is made of Ipe, a sustainable exotic wood that's naturally water and decay resistant. Double-hung Weathershield windows allow light from the spacious porch to seep into the great room. The exposed rafter tails at the edge of the porch add to the authentic Southern farmland vibe.