Make your screened porch inviting this winter in any of these ways.
A screened porch is a lovely place to be, but it is a lot harder to enjoy it when it is freezing or sweltering outside. If you still want to be able to use this extra bonus room even in the winter, we don’t blame you. Thankfully, there are multiple ways to warm a screened porch that work.
Start with Insulation
Although it is possible to get warm on your screened porch without insulation, you will conserve energy and create a warmer space by insulating the walls and roof, or at the very least closing off the mesh screens with solid window coverings. With Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence, you can add flexibility to your screened porch with Eze-Breeze Sliding Panels.
Outdoor Fireplaces
An outdoor fireplace is the ultimate way to add a cozy, living room feel to your screened porch. If you want to feel like you are in another living room outdoors, a wood-burning, gas, or electric fireplace are all great options.
Patio Heaters
Patio heaters radiate heat successfully even in the outdoors. Popular fuel sources for patio heaters are propane and natural gas. They come in different forms, such as ceiling-mounted, plug-in, freestanding, and tabletop. A patio heater can be powerful enough to make a screened porch very warm on a cool day.
Gas Fire Pits
It’s possible to have a fire pit on your screened porch! Gas fire pits do not produce smoke or fumes, so you can safely have a real fire pit experience without smoking up the room. Of course, be sure to follow all safety practices when using a gas fire pit or any other kind of space heater for outdoor use.
Finish with Warm Furnishings and Hot Drinks
All these options are a great way to warm a screened porch, but they are just the beginning. It will become fully inviting when you add comfortable furnishings with blankets and your favorite hot drinks. If you are still waiting to make your screened porch a reality in central Maryland, contact Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence!
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