Your screened porch in Northern VA

The resurgence of the timeless screened porch in northern, VA, cannot be understated. After years of the omnipresent wood deck taking center stage, homeowners are recognizing the simple pleasures of the old fashioned screened porch. Originally an outcropping of the front entryway, a porch was a covered patio entrance to a home providing cover from the elements for residents and their visitors. It was also a friendly way to meet neighbors and gather with family and friends. Following the Civil War mesh screen was in abundance, and between then and the 1930's people sought refuge from inclement weather, heat, and insects in the comfort of their porches that has been enclosed with screen mesh. Today the market is seeing a revival of the iconic screened porch. Planned communities herald the front yard as the social hub of the neighborhood, and screened porches offer a natural extension of home hospitality. Homebuyers and homeowners can choose from a variety of outdoor enclosures that bring nature and comfort together in such a way that blends the best of both. Common combinations are screened porches and decks, screened porches and patios, and detached screened porches as a focal point in a more complete landscape design plan that may feature pergolas, porticoes, pools, spas, ponds, waterfalls, outdoor kitchens, and verdant native plantings. The screened porch provides the ideal solution for a number of outdoor exposure concerns like excessive sun and insect-transmitted diseases like Lymes disease and West Nile virus. It is also popular for a population aging in place with more limited mobility. In addition, the screen porch provides a wide portal for healthy air ventilation through your home, which serves to boost indoor air quality, promote health, and prevent microbial and fungal growth. Contemporary technology has revolutionized the traditional screened porch, with materials, colors, and textures that merge to create functional, interesting, and beautiful screened room environments. Screens in plastic, fiberglass, and metal are available; and flooring ranges from wood, to stone, to tile and stamped concrete. Whatever look or purpose you envision for your screened porch is possible with today's materials and advanced building techniques. Whatever your motivation, a screened porch for your Northern, VA home is a solid investment in the comfort and enjoyment of your home.  The deck professionals at M.C. Fence and Deck can design and create your outdoor living space.