How to Get the Most Out of Your Screened-in Porch Investment

Outdoor projects are exceptional things to do when it comes to improving the resale value of your home. In fact, many homeowners have the ability to get about a 75 percent return on investment from having a screened-in porch installed. It is considered one of the best home improvements to have done, mainly because of what it provides. It allows for additional living space and a way to enjoy the outdoors comfortably. If you want the benefits, have a professional install one of these porches for you.

If you want to get the most out of your screened-in porch, consider size first rather than looks. The aspect that holds the most weight is how much usable outdoor space you will be adding. When deciding between a fancy upgrade and a larger porch, know that choosing the extra space will typically be the better investment.

Skipping out on electrical fixtures will typically allow you to get a better return on investment as well. Things like recessed lighting and sconce lighting will raise your porch’s cost rather than your home’s resale value.

Take your location into consideration. If where you live has mild or warm weather for a good portion of the year, a screened-in porch will be a good investment. However, if you live in a cold area and know that you wouldn’t get to use the porch that often, it may not be as good of an investment. Also, if your area gets a lot of bugs, you will want to make sure that you choose a screen that is too small for bugs to get through and floor boards that prevent critters from entering.

The important thing to remember when having a porch professionally built is that the more use people can get out if it, the bigger the return on investment will be. If you’re interested in building a screened-in porch for your home, give us call at GT Donaghue Construction & Metal Roofing. For pricing information click here.