Nowadays, in the world of increased technology, people get less and less sunlight and fresh air. Though no fault of their own, people are spending so much time indoors. It seems that as the world is getting bigger, our workplaces are becoming smaller. Of course, the indoors’ amenities are incomparable, with air conditioning and none of those pesky bugs.

With screened porches, you can have the feeling of being both indoors and outdoors at the same time! With the best balance of both worlds, you can enjoy the outdoors while remaining indoors. Here, we have compiled a list of the top six reasons to install a screened porch in your backyard.

A COMPOSITE, VINYL OR WOOD SCREENED PORCH IS THE PERFECT LOW-MAINTENANCE SOLUTION FOR ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS WHILE STAYING PROTECTED FROM INSECTS AND UNWELCOME WEATHER.

Our representatives will help you determine the perfect screened porch for your property. They will take into account county and city codes and homeowner association restrictions, using our institutional knowledge as the go-to fence contractor in the region since 1945.

For more information on the best screened porch for your home or your other residential needs, request a Free Estimate or call us at 1-800-917-5664.

  • REMOVABLE SCREENS
  • COMPOSITE OR VINYL DECKING
  • ROOF STYLE TO COMPLIMENT YOUR HOME
  • REMOVABLE SCREENS
  • TONGUE AND GROOVE DECKING
  • ROOF STYLE TO COMPLIMENT YOUR HOME

If you want to appreciate nature without the need for long and tiring hikes, a yard can actually be a hub for plant and animal life alike. However, if you install a porch, there is always the inevitable risk of dealing with annoying bugs and unfavorable weather. In order to have some protection from the elements while still enjoying everything nature has to offer, many homeowners are turning to the installation of screened-in porches.

After a hectic day at work, you’ll be able to sit, enjoying the temperature, take in the smells of the outdoors, and watch wildlife behind the safety of a screen. Even on hot and humid summer nights, there’s no need for stinky bug spray or bug zappers while the screen keeps pesky mosquitoes at bay.

The sales of screened-in porches have skyrocketed in recent years. Over the past five years, the deck and patio construction industry has grown at a blistering pace.

However, before installing any screened-in porches, there are a few factors to consider. The quality of the porch or deck that the screen will be installed on can have a huge impact on the length of the screen’s life. When wooden decks are damaged or rotten, the installation will not be stable and is more susceptible to outside forces such as strong winds or snow.

If your deck is not in the best shape, don’t worry because you’re far from alone. An estimated 40 million decks throughout the United States are over 20 years old. If you’re planning on repairing or installing a new deck, knowing it can boost the value of a home should serve as extra incentive. In the U.S., wooden deck construction can actually offer an 87 percent return on investment.

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Your lead carpenter assigned to our project was a pleasure to work with and he was very concerned with doing a quality job and meeting our expectations. When we pointed out a few items that we had on our punch list, he was more than happy to correct any issue we had. He had an excellent attitude, which was very much appreciated. Our experience with Long® Fence was very positive and we would recommend you to our friends.

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