Turning Storm Damage Into a Better Screen Porch

Hurricane Helene damaged the simple metal cover that had protected this patio.

Rather than putting the same type of structure back, the project became an opportunity to create a more comfortable screened outdoor space.

A More Comfortable Approach

Johansson Builders rebuilt the covered area using structural foam roof panels and a bronze-tone framing system, then enclosed the porch with screens.

The insulated roof construction helps reduce the radiant heat that can be felt beneath a simple metal cover, while the screens make the porch more comfortable when insects are active.

The homeowner chose a straightforward screen system rather than an Eze-Breeze enclosure, keeping the solution aligned with what made sense for her project.

From Open Structure to Screened Porch

Once the covered structure was in place, the screens completed the transition from an open porch to a more protected outdoor room.

The screen walls preserve airflow and outdoor views while providing a practical barrier from mosquitoes and other insects.

The dark framing also gives the porch a more finished appearance against the existing brick home.

Simple, Useful and Finished

The result is not an elaborate outdoor addition. It is something more practical.

The homeowner now has a protected screen porch that feels finished, fits the brick home well, and provides a much better place to spend time outside than the structure that existed before the storm.

Considering a Screen Porch?

A screen porch can add shade, airflow, and protection from insects without turning the space into a fully enclosed room.