Although the warmer months of the year are often praised and yearned for, we can’t deny they have some downsides. Pesky mosquitoes and wasps, painful sunburns, thunderstorms . . . To actually enjoy the great outdoors, sometimes you need to combine it with the great indoors.ย On that note, let’s discuss screen rooms, enclosed spaces that offer the perfect blend of nature and comfort. Scroll down to dig into their benefits, key considerations, and more.
What Is a Screen Room?
A screen room is an enclosed outdoor space typically constructed with a roof and screen-in walls, which welcome in fresh air while keeping out insects, tree debris, and other outdoor nuisances. Often located on a patio, porch, or deck, screen rooms create a comfortable, shaded area where you can enjoy the outdoors without full exposure to the elements. They’re popular for lounging, dining, entertaining, and more.
Benefits of Screen Rooms
Perhaps the benefits of a screen room are rather obvious, but just in case you’re doubting what they could add to your life, let’s explore their advantages:
- They help protect your family and friends from insects, including mosquitoes, flies, bees, wasps, ticks, and more. Especially if you enjoy dining al fresco,ย this is a huge benefit!
- They provide shade on sunny days and shelter during rainstorms. There’s something magical about relaxing in a dry place surrounded by the sound of pouring rain.
- They extend your living space, adding square footage you can use to relax, work, entertain, and more.
- They may improve your home value, especially if you live in a climate where outdoor living space is in demand.
- They’re low maintenance and require minimal upkeep.
- They enhance your privacy โ not extensively, but if you want a subtle visual barrier between you and your neighbors, a screen room could provide it.
- They allow airflow and welcome breezes, giving you a taste of the outdoors.
- They help you connect with nature by activating your senses. While relaxing in a screen room, you can smellย the trees and grass,ย hearย the birds and rustling leaves,ย seeย plants and animals, and feelย the wind.
Key Considerations When Purchasing a Screen Room
Before purchasing a screen room, talk to the potential provider about the details of the project so that you fully understand what’s involved. You may wish to pay special attention to the following factors:
- Are the screen room wall systems custom-fabricated? This will ensure that the walls are seamless and utilize your existing roof line. Custom fabrication also allows for a precise fit, which improves the space’s overall appearance, integrity, and weather resistance.
- Does the system use theย highest-quality materials?ย Quality materials will keep the screen room comfortable, durable, beautiful, and structurally sound. They will alsoย help preserve the room’s long-term value.
- Are various colors and styles available? Your screen room should match your home’s existing architecture and colors. Not only is this important aesthetically, but it can also affect your property value.
- Does the screen room come with an excellent warranty? Look for a screen room with a warranty that covers service and materials and comes with a lifetime, transferable warranty. This protects your investment, gives you peace of mind, and (yet again) adds to your property value.
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Are you interested in adding a screen room to your property? Liberty Home Solutions is here to help. We offer custom-built screen rooms that can be tailored to your home’s footprint and roofline, ensuring a seamless fit. They’re constructed from high-quality materials, virtually maintenance-free, and installed by experts. Plus, our screen rooms come with a lifetime warranty for your peace of mind. When you’re ready to get started, simply request a free quote. We look forward to working with you!