Screened porch and sunroom builders in Nixa & Ozark, MO

Screened porches

Ozarks summers bring mosquitoes, gnats and ticks along with the heat. A screened porch keeps them out so you can sit outside on a July evening. Screens can go on a new covered deck or be added to an existing one, as long as the roof and frame are in good shape.

Most screened porches use framed screen panels between the posts, with a screen door to the yard or stairs. Pet-resistant screen holds up better if you have dogs, and solar screen cuts glare and heat on west-facing porches.

Three-season rooms

A three-season room swaps screens for windows or vinyl panels you can open in summer and close up in spring and fall. It stretches the season on both ends without the cost of heating and cooling a full room.

Four-season sunrooms

A four-season sunroom is a true room addition: insulated walls and roof, energy-efficient windows, and heating and cooling so you can use it in January. Because it is living space, it needs a proper foundation and is usually permitted and inspected as an addition rather than a deck.

Turning an existing deck into a porch or sunroom

Many projects start with a deck that is already there. A builder will check whether the footings, posts and framing can carry a roof and walls. Sometimes the deck can be reinforced; sometimes it is better to rebuild the base first.

Options to consider

• Screen, vinyl panel or glass windows
• Shingle or metal roofing to match the house
• Ceiling fans, lighting and outlets
• Composite or tile flooring
• Knee walls, railings and screen doors
• Heating and cooling for year-round rooms