On a screened porch, I prefer knee walls rather than railings, typically building them with vertical or horizontal alu-minum balusters or solid PVC panels. Baluster-style knee walls provide a bet …

Sketch an elevation of each side of your porch. Note the horizontals and verticals. How many verticals are above the rail? How many are below? Note posts and rail sizes — 4x4 or 2x4. …

Electrical Rough-in: If electrical wiring is installed in the porch. Framing/Mechanical Rough-In: After electrical inspection has passed and all installing) components are complete, please …

Ice and water barrier required when attached to primary structure. Note: These outlines are only general code requirements with regard to porch construction.

Outside Views Highlights Screened porch and deck built on 4x4 posts and beams Pitch of roof is 6/12 with 24” soffits, to match existing roof lines Exterior of screened porch is sided to match …

Custom screen room kits for patios and porches with existing covers. Screened in Porch kits can be engineered with the number of walls, openings, windows and doors you need for your space.

Mass., architect John Cole designed this southeast-facing screened porch for a shingle-style house to let the owners reap the maximum possible reward from their lake-side setting.