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How difficult is it to screen in a porch with round columns?

13 years ago

I have an 1800's house with a porch with round columns. Would like to convert to screen porch but can't seem to find anyone that wants to tackle the job.

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Christopher A Rose AIA, ASID
13 years ago
We use the Screen Tite system. We have added blocking(wood) around the columns above. The column capital and base are the hardest to work around. Screen tite has a small profile system now and most carpenters can do a mock up for your approval. It does take some finesse.

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