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A screened-in porch can be a more cost-efficient option compared to a sunroom.

A screened-in porch can capture natural light and conserve energy while offering a livable space.

A screened-in porch does the trick of protecting homes from rain, pests and other weather conditions.

Types of screens may vary – options offered by companies include fiberglass, one of the least expensive options.

When it comes to porch enclosures, options abound, each of them with different features and benefits.

It’s summertime, and many homeowners want the convenience of entertaining on their patio without worrying about insects and the elements.

And when it comes to porch enclosures, options abound, each of them with different features and benefits.

If you’re looking for a full enclosure, you can always build an addition to your home. If this room has insulated glass and many windows, it’s extra living space, but has easy access to the great outdoors. And of course, a well-constructed addition can add property value to the home.

However, this option can be pricey, and will lack the sounds, breeze and general ambience of the great outdoors.

Another alternative is a traditional “sunroom,” or “three-season room.” These rooms contain heat, so are warmer than a porch in chillier weather, and allow for a nice breeze on warm days. But an uninsulated sunroom can be a bit more expensive to heat and cool, with less climate control possible.

Both an addition and a sunroom may require building permits, however, so be sure to look into regulations in your area before choosing this path.

A screened-in porch can be a more cost-efficient option compared to a sunroom. It does the trick of protecting homes from rain, snow, pests and other weather conditions and nuisances, leaving you free to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors around you while protected from discomfort – and mosquito bites.

Not only can you enjoy the view of your own property, trees and flowers, but you can wave at neighbors and other passers-by.

A wraparound porch is another option which can be screened on one side and not the other, giving homeowners the best of all possible worlds.

While decks were the more popular option for years, the screened-in porch and room enclosure trend has taken off in recent years for local homeowners and homebuilders.

They can be a bit spendier than a deck to build, but the return on the investment is well worth it.

Types of screens may vary – options offered by companies include fiberglass, one of the least expensive options, aluminum, bronze, stainless steel, copper, or a sun-blocking screen which can keep a porch cooler and block up to 90 percent of the heat emanating from the sun.

But whatever option you choose, a room enclosure or screened-in porch provides privacy and improves the aesthetics of an outdoor space, according to information from Diamond Decks Texas, a San Antonio company.

“It can serve as a place to grow plants, eat breakfast, take a nap, play and entertain,” they add. The possibilities are truly endless.

Fireplaces, too, are a frequent fixture homeowners desire to include in their screened-in porch or patio.

And, according to Diamond Decks, the enjoyment a screened-in porch provides is a fantastic return on any investment put forth in it.

When it comes to capturing natural light and conserving energy, while offering a livable space in which to entertain, a screened-in porch or room enclosure is the way to go.

And Diamond Decks is here to help: with more than 30 years in the business designing both residential and commercial projects, its stated mission is to keep Texas homeowners happy with custom designs and fresh ideas.

For more information on Diamond Decks and how you can add a room enclosure or screened-in porch of your own, visit www.diamonddeckstx.com or call 210-741-8954, or email hello@diamonddeckstx.com for more information.

Located inside both the H-E-B Plus! at 9238 TX-1604 Loop and at 20935 U.S. Highway 281 North, a walk-in display is always available, but please call in advance to meet with a representative for a free estimate.

“We (surround ourselves) with the most creative team of honest, hardworking and skilled tradesmen in the injury,” states information from Diamond Decks. “Our custom work and attention to detail allow us to create unique solutions that our customers can enjoy for many years.”

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