Enclosing a covered porch with screen
When we were planning to build our new house, we were extra careful to pick a site where the sun rises in the breakfast area and sets in the dining area. Original covered porch We knew we wanted a covered porch to have a place to hang out on the pleasant breezy evenings that our area is known for. We didn't account for the huge population of flying bugs that would pester some of us within 10 minutes of sunset. My wife would be totally unaffected by the winged pests but my daughter and I would be covered with insects feasting on our tasty blood. Our 2nd major project for the new house was to enclose the back porch with screen so that we could enjoy the evenings without suffering exsanguination. There are 3 approaches to screening a porch: -install rollup shades -staple screens and cover staples with trim -use a screen installation system (screen tight) I consider myself a talented DIYer with very little practical skills in woodworking due to spending t