Cindy the solution will depend on the type of siding the skill of the trim carpenter and your budget.
Adding screened in porch over vinyl siding.
Wood ceilings whether they be plywood or tongue and groove will require care over time.
The porch roof will attach to the house slightly below the second story windows to a vertical exterior wall currently covered with vinyl siding.
Bases come in 8 ft.
I have looked all over but haven t been able to find any information on how to go about attaching the overhead portion of the porch to the house so that it stays dry underneath.
Screen tight also offers vinyl caps that snap over the bases.
As a result a screened in porch can cost anywhere from several hundred dollars to 10 000 or more.
Learn to install soffit with your vinyl siding installation.
Widths perfect for both 2 4 and 4 4 applications.
With just a little bit of construction demolition the vinyl came do.
Lengths easily cut with pruning shears and are available in both 1 1 2 and 3 1 2 in.
If the porch is a permanent addition to a mobile home that is staying put or is installed on a permanent foundation the correct approach is to cut back the siding to the sheathing layer vertically at the areas where the new porch walls will intersect with your home.
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Porch ceilings can be a maintenance issue if you select the wrong material or if they are not installed properly.
The porch studs can.
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Bead board ceilings look great too.
Consider a vinyl ceiling for your porch if you don t want to spend time maintaining it.
In summary the cost of a screened in porch varies tremendously based on your desired size materials features and whether or not an existing porch is installed.
The first step to convert this porch into a room was to remove the exterior vinyl siding.