If you’re anything like us, you relish these warm summer days and time spent enjoying the outdoors, fresh air and light evening breezes. How can you take full advantage of this marvelous time of year down to the last drop? Add a three season porch! Not only will this addition add living space to your home, it will also add value and create an area that your friends and family can look forward to spending time in all summer, spring and fall!
With a three-season porch, you don’t need to excavate a foundation, insulate or install plumbing or heating systems the way you would with a permanent living area. In fact, three season porches can even be built off an existing deck (you might just need to check the footings of the deck to make sure it can support the extra weight of walls, etc.).
This new addition can be as simple or intricate as you like. Adding architectural features such as arches, columns, lattice-work or bead board ceilings can enhance the space and add resale value. Did you know that it’s a southern tradition to paint porch ceilings blue to keep bees & wasps from making nests in the corners?
If you’re looking to create a space that requires less maintenance we would recommend looking into Preservation windows which utilize ClarityOne Glass, a super smooth surface that won’t attract, or hold dirt and dust. These windows also offer a self-cleaning feature with SunClean technology. In addition, when considering windows for your porch, think about adding transoms, small windows located at the top of your room. These windows will help control the temperature of the space while also enhancing the design. Combine with ceiling fans for additional airflow and comfort!
The three-season porch has long been heralded as architecture’s response to nature’s pests, rain storms, and the sun’s strong rays. It is the perfect way to bring the outdoors inside and allows us to enjoy every moment of summer, spring and fall. Email me, Stephanie, at svanderbilt@mycoastalwindows.com or call (978) 304-0455 to learn more on how you can create the three season porch of your dreams…and yes, we can go to Home Goods and decorate it together too! This month only for every 8 windows purchased you’ll receive a $100 gift card to Home Goods!
