How A Porch Addition Can Add Value To your Home And Many Enjoyable Memories Too
Sunday, 06 December 2009 09:09 | 
Written by Connor Sullivan |
Having an enclosed porch whether it is screened or has permanent windows, is a great way to feel as if you are outdoors without having to endure problems like bugs, rain or other things. This article will describe the various types of porches which you may want to add onto your home and the various elements that go into it. Some of the choices that will be discussed will be if the porch is just to be used in the summer or if it will be used year round. Also, the design elements such as flooring and what type of materials may be used like travertine tile or stone tile or wood flooring.
Having A closed in porch whether it is screened or has permanent windows, is a great way to feel as if you are outdoors without being subject to issues like bugs, rain or other things. This article will discuss the different kinds of porches which you may wish to put onto your house and the various elements that go into it. Some of the options that will be mentioned will be if the porch is just to be used in the summer or if it will be a four season porch. Also, the design elements like flooring and what type of materials may be used like travertine tile or stone tile or wood flooring.
Adding more square footage to your home by adding a porch is a terrific and less expensive option typically than putting on a different kind of addition on . This is particularly true if you put on a more simple porch with screened enclosures instead of windows or solid walls. Once you have determined a budget, find a contractor that has expereince with these kind of projects and have done other porches prior to your project . When both of those are determined, you will be all set to determine what kind of porch will suit you the best .
The kind of porch you add on to your home should be greatly influenced by where you live and what the weather is like in that specific state. If you live in a warmer climate on a lake that tends to have a lot of bugs, then maybe a good screened style will do fine without needing more permanent walls . Adding a ceiling fan in a porch helps to keep the air circulating and you cool on warmer days. If you own pets and children, the flooring should be considered to be durable and easy to clean . A great choice for that would be to install tile that will be good if it gets wet, muddy or dirty on a regular basis .
If you live in a colder climate that has a very short summer season, then perhaps a four season porch with heating and cooling may be contemplated . This way, when it is frigid and snowing for several months in the winter, you can still sit in a room where you feel like you are part of the outside while being nice and warm indoors . Many people choose to have a beautiful wood ceiling installed on their porches to bring a natural style inside the porch. With a four season porch, you can furnish and decorate as any other room without worrying about the elements damaging anything. Wood beams on a vaulted ceiling are also common design elements to consider if your home is in a wooded setting .
Whatever size or type of porch you decide to add on to your home, it should be within your budget and your taste. This additional square footage added to your home will also increase the value of your home as you are putting on an extra room to enjoy.
Having A closed in porch whether it is screened or has permanent windows, is a great way to feel as if you are outdoors without being subject to issues like bugs, rain or other things. This article will discuss the different kinds of porches which you may wish to put onto your house and the various elements that go into it. Some of the options that will be mentioned will be if the porch is just to be used in the summer or if it will be a four season porch. Also, the design elements like flooring and what type of materials may be used like travertine tile or stone tile or wood flooring.
Adding more square footage to your home by adding a porch is a terrific and less expensive option typically than putting on a different kind of addition on . This is particularly true if you put on a more simple porch with screened enclosures instead of windows or solid walls. Once you have determined a budget, find a contractor that has expereince with these kind of projects and have done other porches prior to your project . When both of those are determined, you will be all set to determine what kind of porch will suit you the best .
The kind of porch you add on to your home should be greatly influenced by where you live and what the weather is like in that specific state. If you live in a warmer climate on a lake that tends to have a lot of bugs, then maybe a good screened style will do fine without needing more permanent walls . Adding a ceiling fan in a porch helps to keep the air circulating and you cool on warmer days. If you own pets and children, the flooring should be considered to be durable and easy to clean . A great choice for that would be to install tile that will be good if it gets wet, muddy or dirty on a regular basis .
If you live in a colder climate that has a very short summer season, then perhaps a four season porch with heating and cooling may be contemplated . This way, when it is frigid and snowing for several months in the winter, you can still sit in a room where you feel like you are part of the outside while being nice and warm indoors . Many people choose to have a beautiful wood ceiling installed on their porches to bring a natural style inside the porch. With a four season porch, you can furnish and decorate as any other room without worrying about the elements damaging anything. Wood beams on a vaulted ceiling are also common design elements to consider if your home is in a wooded setting .
Whatever size or type of porch you decide to add on to your home, it should be within your budget and your taste. This additional square footage added to your home will also increase the value of your home as you are putting on an extra room to enjoy.
About the Author:
Connor R. Sullivan and his wife chose to redo their bathroom with elegant travertine tile. They also redid their foyer with stone tile.