We’re excited to show off this unique Macon, GA, screened porch located in the Madison neighborhood of North Macon. The pictures tell the story, inside and outside—well, most of the story. There is actually a bit more to this screened porch story than meets the eye.
First, what may not be obvious from the angle of the exterior photos is that the screened porch is on the side of the home. Many homeowners automatically think “back porch” when they hear the words “screened porch.” If the layout of your home dictates that a porch be added onto the side instead of the back of your home, that’s okay. Screened porch builder Archadeck of Central Georgia can custom design a side porch that’s perfect for your home.
Our clients originally had a deck on the side of their house. When they called us about converting the deck to a screened porch, we evaluated the deck structure with that in mind. Unfortunately, their deck was not structurally adequate to support the weight of a screened porch and its roof. In this case we had to remove the deck entirely and build the screened porch from scratch.
Your Custom Screened Porch Amenity: The Outdoor Fireplace
Take another look at the screened porch exterior. Can you tell there is an outdoor fireplace inside? Given the shape and size of this porch, the fireplace we installed was a ventless gas fireplace. We were limited in space because the driveway is just 12 feet from the home. Luckily there was a fireplace suitable for this project that would satisfy the building code.
Is There an Architect in the Family?
The homeowner’s son is an architect and had already prepared architectural drawings for the project. Collaborating with him on the screened porch design worked out well and kept the project on budget, too. Even more, the son/architect presented the plans to the Madison neighborhood’s HOA and worked with them to gain HOA approval.
Photos Tell the Rest of the Story
Now we’ll let the pictures speak for themselves. From the outside, you can see that we built a shed roof for the screened porch. That shed roof style allowed us to avoid the second-story windows! We installed floor-to-ceiling screens for maximum air flow, sure to be popular on warmer days in North Macon. We blended the porch style and materials with the home’s exterior perfectly. The white PVC trim provides contrast and complements the home’s gray and white trim.
On the inside, the porch ceiling is finished with beadboard and open rafters. Custom porch amenities include a ceiling fan and lantern-style sconces. We built the porch floor with pressure-treated wood, and the screen door is trimmed in wood, too.
Archadeck of Central Georgia Has an Outdoor Fireplace for You
Be sure to admire this custom-designed outdoor fireplace! The façade of manufactured stone, in white, satisfied the homeowner’s desire for a stacked stone aesthetic. It’s interesting to note that the mantel, by American Specialties, was installed prior to the stone façade.
The screened porch appears bigger inside than outside, almost an optical illusion. With plenty of room for dining at one end and watching TV—or a fire—at the other end, it’s spacious and cozy. We envision our clients enjoying countless hours on their new screened porch.
Are you ready to discuss a screened porch design for your central Georgia home? Whether you want a front porch, back porch, or side porch, Archadeck of Central GA is ready to help! Get in touch with us by calling 478-745-2000 or via email at centralgeorgia@archadeck.net.
