Categories: Home Improvement

What to Consider When Enclosing Your Porch

Enclosing your front porch can be a big decision to make. Not only are you considering what your front porch will look like after the project is done, but you’re also wondering if it’s really worth spending for a closed porch. If you’re left wondering and unsure of what to do, then here are some of the benefits you need to consider.

All-Year Usage

You won’t be able to use an open porch when it’s raining outside or if the weather is too hot or humid. But with an enclosed porch, you can utilize it even during unfavorable weather conditions. You’ll be able to enjoy your cold drink while sitting on your front porch during the summer months and relax on it during the winter months as if you were inside your home. If you’re a homeowner who enjoys the outdoors, an enclosed porch allows you to  maximize its usage all year round.

Privacy

With an open porch, you’re exposed to your neighbors or anyone who’s passing by your property But with an enclosed porch, you have more privacy. For instance, if you live in a dense neighborhood, but want more privacy while relaxing on your porch, you can consult with your locally trusted remodeling company and see what your best options are on how your it can be enclosed.

Keeps Patio Furniture Dry

With an enclosed porch, your patio furniture is protected from all weather conditions so it stays dry outside your home all year round. This also expands your furniture’s lifespan since it won’t be exposed to as much to mold and mildew. In fact, you won’t even need to keep storing your patio furniture inside whenever you’re not using it because an enclosed porch has got it covered, literally.

Extended Enclosed Space

There’s no need to keep your coats and footwear inside your home when you can keep them in your enclosed porch. This is very convenient when you want that extra space inside your home, especially when you have guests to entertain. The party can even extend to your enclosed porch without having to worry about the sudden changes in weather.

As your most trusted home improvement company, Up and Above Contractors is the name you can trust. We offer only the best service to homeowners. Call us today at (973) 300-0636 for a free in-house evaluation and estimate, or you can complete and submit our online request form. We serve clients in Sparta, Hackettstown, Wantage and nearby New Jersey areas.

Gary Powers

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