A porch is a great space to enjoy in the tranquil summer months, but wouldn’t you like to be able to enjoy it for more of the year? Imagine sipping your morning coffee while taking in the beautiful fall colors or the actions of birds or squirrels in the spring. Fortunately, you can have that by changing the porch in your Rochester home into a three-season porch.
Seasonal Adaptability: Changing Your Porch into a Three-Season Space
To start, you’ll want to look at covering your porch, if it doesn’t already have a roof in place. This allows you to enjoy your porch during rainy days in the summer, as well as more temperate weather in the fall and spring.
Once you’ve got a roof in place, adding window walls allows you to let the light in, and windows that can be opened allow fresh air in. Go with windows that have excellent energy efficiency to reduce your heating and cooling costs.
Consider adding pet screening if you have a four-legged companion that will join you on the porch. Similarly, a pet door that allows easy access to your yard or a play area for your pet can make it easier for them to come and go as they choose, without bothering you to open the door for them.
To get the most out of a three-season porch, Rochester residents should consider insulation to keep it comfortable while reducing demands on your HVAC system. By creating a protected space before reaching your home’s heated or cooled areas, you’re providing a buffer to reduce your energy consumption.
Finally, it’s time to finish in your space. Consider lighting for the interior and exterior spaces, Add paneling, moisture-resistant drywall, tile, or other finish to the interior, as well as siding or other finish to the exterior.
Though changing a porch into a three-season area can seem complex, it’s fairly easy when you work with contractors you can trust to have your best interests at heart. At Maressa Remodeling in Rochester, our external remodeling and renovation team can help you find the right solutions for your home’s needs, just reach out today to get started!
