The number one reason i dreamed up this entire project was light.
Convert patio to room.
Plan to use stone cinder blocks covered with brick or house siding to encase the perimeter of the foundation.
Assess the foundation of the porch.
We too our saving up and paying cash for the project.
Expand porch roof framing if needed and add wall framing.
Make the foundation snug so that air flow will not channel cold air from the bottom of the room.
We are turning our patio into a new family room and extending our kitchen into the old family room we are also changing all the flooring downstairs to wood.
Leave openings for windows and an exterior door or sliding door.
Use deeper framing boards such as 2 by 8 inch boards if you want to add thicker insulation on exterior walls.
The previous owner had gone to immense effort to add two nearly floor to ceiling windows in the porch that let amazing and gorgeous south facing light into the room.
On the other hand you may create a completely different mood making your.
Using basic interior design strategies you can make your porch and patio into a second living room.
At porch conversions we hand build custom 4 track windows and doors that transform your outdoor space into a 3 season room.
Install needed insulation under floor joists and enclose the sides of the foundation if needed.
Install 2 by 4 inch boards on 16 inch centers to enclose the room.
Come see the process of converting a back patio into interior living space along with tips on tackling your own remodel projects.
To maintain continuity with the interior use the same style especially if a porch or patio is visible from the living room or family room.
Tailor made to fit into any area you can transform your existing deck patio or porch into a relaxing getaway.