"It's a sure sign of summer if the chair gets up when you do."

                                            ~ Walter Winchell

Decks often stand unused in this scorching hot, humid weather and pesky mosquitoes will often put an end to the hopes of an evening on the deck with a few friends and some good eats.

Perhaps best loved for beating the sun and bugs, screened porches are also an efficient way to gain more usable living space and easily enjoyed as more than just your summer space. 

A past client of ours sent us this letter,

  In the winter of 2009 the idea of a screened porch resurfaced again. I had thought about this often in the past, but when the economy tanked and a lot of my retirement fund disappeared, I gave up the idea. But, in the dark of winter, the wish came back. I kept thinking, "If I have to stay home more, why not make my home better?"

 

I took another look at my budget, applied for and obtained a home equity loan that I could manage and contacted Villa Builders. After several planning meetings the final design was completed. I scaled down a bit to stay within my budget, and Villa was very creative in keeping things most important to me in the design.

 

The screened porch was completed during the summer of 2009 and it is absolutely wonderful. I sat on it in the fall while leaves rustled and fell, stood on it and watched snow fall, entertained family and friends there in spring and summer. Best of all, I enjoy sitting and reading by lamplight while listening to the sound of falling rain. So, dear Villa Builders, I just wanted to tell you how happy I am with my lovely screened porch. Thank you for such good work. 

            Sincerely, 

           A very satisfied customer, Arlene.

Chances are you've dreamt about swapping your deck for a screened porch. Feeling inspired to start enjoying your screened porch by the fall? Give us a call, and let us help you make it happen!