Don’t Let That Outdoor Living Space Go to Waste! Screen Rooms Make Great Additions to Homes in the Tri-Cities Area of Virginia
If you’re planning to add a screen enclosure to your home or transform your covered patio into a screen room, you’re making a smart decision. Many homeowners in the Tri-Cities area enjoy being outdoors as much as possible, but solar heat, drizzling rain, and swarming insects can put a crimp in the amount of time they spend outside.
The screen rooms installed or built from scratch by Roberts Awnings can help homeowners enjoy better use of their outdoor living spaces. Additionally, if you already have a covered porch or patio, we may be able to retrofit the space for a screen room. Then, with one of our top-quality screen rooms in place, you’ll be able to sit out on your patio in comfort for many months of the year. Plus, your patio furniture will be better protected from fading and water damage, thus potentially saving you the costs of premature replacement. You may also enjoy savings on your home cooling costs if you choose a screen room because it can reduce the amount of solar heat that can infiltrate your home and drive up your demand on your air conditioning unit.
Adding a Screen Porch Awning to Your Screen Room
A screen porch awning works in tandem with a screen porch to provide an additional layer of protection, shade, and comfort to your home in the Petersburg, VA area.
Here’s how they complement each other:
Additional Sun and Weather Protection
While a screen porch typically keeps out bugs and debris, it doesn’t fully block sunlight, rain, or UV rays. A screen porch awning offers that extra protection by shielding the porch from direct sunlight and rain, keeping the interior cooler and more comfortable. The awning can be retracted or extended, allowing you to control how much sunlight enters the space depending on the weather or time of day.
Enhanced Comfort
By installing a screen porch awning, you create a more controlled environment within the porch. The awning helps to regulate the temperature, reducing glare and keeping the space cooler during hot summer months. This makes it more pleasant to use the porch for relaxation, dining, or entertaining, even in midday sun.
Privacy and Customization
Awnings can offer an additional level of privacy, especially if your porch faces a busy area or is close to neighbors. With various materials and patterns available, you can customize the awning to complement the design of your home and screen porch. It also helps create a cozy, secluded space without the need for permanent structures.
Protecting Porch Furniture
Even though a screen porch offers some protection, outdoor furniture may still be vulnerable to sun damage. The awning provides an extra barrier, helping to preserve your furniture by blocking harmful UV rays that can cause fading and wear.
Easy Operation and Flexibility
Screen porch awnings are often retractable, meaning you can easily roll them out when needed and retract them when you want more sunlight. This flexibility ensures you can enjoy the best of both worlds — open air when the weather is perfect, and a shaded, protected space when it’s too hot or rainy.
The Average Lifespan of a Screen Porch Awning
The lifespan of a screen porch awning can vary depending on the material, usage, and maintenance. Typically, high-quality awnings can last between 5 to 15 years. Awnings made from durable, weather-resistant fabrics or materials like acrylic and vinyl tend to last longer. Regular cleaning, occasional fabric re-treatments, and retracting the awning during extreme weather can all help extend its lifespan.
We Install Screen Rooms from Leading Manufacturers
The screen room options we install in Richmond and other parts of the Tri-Cities area are manufactured by two of the top names in the outdoor living industry: Ballew’s Aluminum Products and Four Seasons. We can also custom-build a screen room to meet your specifications. Depending on which product we install, you’ll enjoy:
- A heavy-duty aluminum structure that will last for many years
- Your choice of aluminum or fiberglass screen material that’s mildew- and rot-resistant
- A selection of styles and popular colors that will allow you to choose the best one to complement your home
- The option of adding an insulated roof, which can help you increase the energy efficiency of your investment
To learn more about the screen rooms we build and install for homeowners throughout the Tri-Cities area, contact Roberts Awnings today.