Winterize Your Porch

Most people enjoy their porches for nine out of the twelve months in a year. We enjoy the sunlight shining in as we sip our morning coffee and read the paper. We love the fresh air as we entertain guests or curl up with a great book. However, during the winter months—especially the unforgiving winter months in Minnesota—we stay as far away from our porches as possible. Even all of the doorways leading toward the porch are closed off and remain closed until spring. When the first sight of spring blooms arrives, the process of reopening the porch begins, which includes intensive cleaning. However, we at Screen Mobile ask, what if you could enjoy your porch all year round?

Steps to Winterize Your Porch

Winterizing your porch may actually be a bit easier than winterizing your car. It really only requires a few simple adjustments that will allow you to watch the lovely snow fall from the comforts of your warm porch. First, you must find a trusted company that understands the best methods for winterizing a porch. We here at Screen Mobile will not make it any more difficult or costly than necessary. We promise to explain the process from beginning to end, discuss the options available, and work within your time frame and budget.

The next step is to fill in any cracks or holes you may have that would allow warm air to escape from your porch. This piece includes installing insulation to keep the cold air out and the warm air in. This should be a fairly easy process, as long as your porch is in good condition when the project begins.

Finally, the screens must be removed and replaced with panels. Typically, acrylic, vinyl, or polycarbonate panels are the best options. These panels help increase the effectiveness of the insulation without interfering with the view and the beauty of your porch.

The Benefits

Once you winterize your porch, you can truly use it all year long without worrying about the chill that comes with the winter months. If properly winterized, you will be able to maintain and enjoy the view only your porch can provide. Another benefit of winterizing your porch is you eliminate the need to conduct a once-a-year, re-opening process that is not only labor-intensive, but extremely time-consuming. The reopening process may include redecorating, repainting, and of course heavy cleaning. However, if you are able to enjoy your porch all year, regular cleaning is all you will need. By eliminating this dreaded chore, you will truly have more time to enjoy your porch and your family. Finally, a winterized porch may actually add to the value of your home. Winterized porches can make your home more aesthetically pleasing as well as increase the resale value should you choose to sell your home.

If you are in the market to upgrade your porch and do not want to break the bank, it is time to call the trusted experts at ScreenMobile. Call 763.473.0180 today to talk to one of our skilled professionals.