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Very nice porch. What type of screen is it?

13 years ago

This screening looks quite clear / see-through compared to other screened in porches. Or is that just the picture? What material / mesh size is the screening? We're looking for screen that lets in as much light as possible. Thanks.

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Jean Terwilliger Architect
13 years ago
This is standard metal screening. The photo may have been touched up slightly.
I find that dark colored screen with as little shine as possible disappears best. I think metal screening sags less than fiberglass which allows larger panels.
Roberta Frazier
10 years ago
I absolutely love your design.
kginspice1
9 years ago
I love the design as well, we purchased a mobile home and this same porch was built onto the front of the home, as a sunroom, I guess. It has screen all around it, and the homeowner even left us with panels of plexiglass that could be screwed over the screen for the rain and snow seasons.But, it's so hot on the porch in the summer, it's unbearable and same for the winter when we put in the plexiglass covers. We just have wasted space, so our next adventure this summer is to totally close it in !!!! Put Windows in, flooring, insulation and make it a room we can enjoy all 4seasons... Wish us luck !!! Plus, I know it will be a Great selling freature if we decide to sell on day... A Florida room, in Chicago !!!!

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