The cost of materials for a top of the line screened in porch on an existing deck runs between 860 and 1 070 with an installation cost between 297 and 304.
Screening in an existing covered porch.
The materials to screen in an existing covered porch of approximately 200 sq.
The walls are constructed from pressure treated 2x4s which we primed and painted ahead of time.
Attach top horizontal pieces first followed by the bottom and balusters then any vertical pieces till all the seams have been covered image 2.
Porch screen kits pre framed screens or screen panels for porches can also be used for patio applications if there is an existing roof.
To cover the seams cut lath to length prime and paint the pieces and nail into place over the seams in the screening.
Enclosing an existing covered porch with screen simply requires you to build a stud wall or walls along the open sides to create surfaces for attaching the screen.
Cut sheets of porch screening with a scissors or utility knife.
Adding screening to a porch is simple.
Could run as little as 450 dollars including the lumber needed for building screen panels the screen fabric.
When attaching the lath follow this order.