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Case Study

Screened Porch Addition Creates a Year-Round Outdoor Living Space

By December 30, 2025No Comments4 min read
screen porch addition

Background

This residential exterior remodeling project transformed the rear of a home into a comfortable, year-round outdoor living space. The homeowners wanted to enjoy the outdoors without the challenges of bugs, rain, or seasonal weather limitations. Their existing patio offered limited functionality and did not provide the protection or comfort they desired.

Tabor Design Build was brought in to design and build a screened porch addition that would blend seamlessly with the home’s architecture while enhancing how the family used their outdoor space.

Client Requirements

The homeowners outlined several key goals for their exterior renovation:

  • Create a screened porch addition for outdoor living without bugs or inclement weather

  • Ensure the porch worked with the existing roofline and second-story windows

  • Design a space suitable for four-season use, including heating and lighting

  • Use low-maintenance, durable materials

  • Maintain architectural consistency with the existing home

  • Improve outdoor circulation and entertaining areas

The porch needed to function as a true extension of the home — comfortable, practical, and visually cohesive.

Design Process

Our design team carefully evaluated the home’s rear elevation and existing roof structure. While there was ample space for a porch addition, the placement of second-story windows required a thoughtful design solution.

To achieve a seamless integration, we:

  • Modified the breakfast room roofline to accommodate the new porch

  • Removed the elliptical transom above the existing French doors

  • Reconfigured the roof structure to avoid interference with second-story windows

During the design phase, we also created a 3D rendering to help the homeowners visualize the screened porch and understand how it would connect to the home. This collaborative approach ensured the final design met both aesthetic and functional goals before construction began.

Key Transformations

A Screened Porch Designed for All Seasons

The finished screened porch provides a protected, comfortable outdoor living space the homeowners can enjoy year-round. A cathedral ceiling creates an open, airy feel, while four skylights bring in abundant natural light.

Integrated lighting and Tungsten electric heaters allow the family to use the space comfortably even during colder months, extending the usability of the porch well beyond the warmer seasons.

tungsten electric heaters

cathedral ceiling

Seamless Roofline Integration

A major transformation involved modifying the existing rear roof structure so the porch could tie into the home without blocking second-story windows.

Key roofline improvements included:

  • Removing the peaked gable roof on the existing rear addition

  • Adding a third skylight to the breakfast room

  • Relocating an existing skylight so all skylights were evenly spaced

These changes ensured a balanced appearance while maintaining proper daylighting inside the home.

Low-Maintenance Materials for Long-Term Durability

To ensure longevity and ease of maintenance, Azek English Walnut PVC decking was selected for the porch flooring. All beams and columns were wrapped in Versatex PVC trim, providing durability and a clean, finished look.

Exterior finishes — including siding, roof shingles, and paint colors — were carefully matched to the existing home to create a cohesive exterior design.

Enhanced Outdoor Entertaining Spaces

In addition to the screened porch, the project improved outdoor functionality with a flagstone patio for grilling and entertaining. Existing pavers from the original patio were repurposed to create a walkway connecting the porch to the garage, improving circulation and continuity throughout the outdoor spaces.

Project Highlights

  • Screened porch addition for year-round outdoor living

  • Roofline reconfiguration to accommodate second-story windows

  • Removal of elliptical transom for seamless porch integration

  • Cathedral ceiling with four skylights

  • Additional skylight added to the breakfast room

  • Tungsten electric heaters for cold-weather comfort

  • Azek English Walnut PVC decking

  • Versatex PVC-wrapped beams and columns

  • Flagstone patio added for outdoor grilling

  • Existing pavers repurposed for walkway continuity

  • Exterior finishes matched to the existing home

Final Result

This screened porch addition transformed the home’s rear exterior into a versatile, comfortable outdoor living space that can be enjoyed in every season. Thoughtful design, careful roofline integration, and durable materials resulted in an addition that blends seamlessly with the existing home while significantly enhancing outdoor living and entertaining.

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