If you want to enjoy your screened porch this spring but want to endure the temperature swings, there are some climate control ideas for screened porches you might find useful.
Maryland weather is known for its drastic temperature swings well into summer. In the Mid-Atlantic region, and especially in Maryland, one could go between brisk and balmy within a matter of hours. If you want to enjoy your screened porch this spring but want to endure the temperature swings, there are some climate control ideas for screened porches you might find useful.
Staying Cool
Ceiling Fan
The ceiling fan is perhaps the quintessential climate control feature for any screened porch. It is low-tech but keeps air circulating within your sunny enclosure, thus cooling it down and making it more breathable.
Shades
If you want to keep your screened porch cooler, the most standard principle is to keep as much light out of it as possible, since light generates heat. Although it is a type of sunroom, you can put the shades down during the hottest times of day to create a cool cave.
Evaporative Cooler
An evaporative cooler is a portable machine that sprays air over moisture, which forces water evaporation to occur. When water evaporates, the area around it becomes cooler. Another name for an evaporative cooler is a swamp cooler.
Staying Warm
Portable Heater
When a chill hits and the weather falls into the 50s, you can still enjoy your screened porch with a portable heater. There are many portable heaters on the market that are electric or powered by propane. These machines can be incredibly quiet and still make a screened porch feel cozy.
Tabletop Heater
A tabletop heater is another option, ideal for those looking to spend time close to the dining or coffee table. A tabletop heater can work on the patio, deck, or screened porch, and comes in multiple styles.
Fireplace
For a truly built-in heat source, you can also add a fireplace to your screened porch. It could be a traditional fireplace connected to the house or the backyard. It could also be a portable electric one, or a cast iron stove. These options bring beauty as well as warmth to a Maryland screened porch.
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