You Might Be A Porch Person If …

Are you a porch person? Here at Deck Plus, we understand choosing the right outdoor living structure to meet your needs can often be a daunting task. There are so many options, materials, and design choices. They say variety is the spice of life, but often variety can cause one to feel overwhelmed.

Protected outdoor living structures such as covered porches, screened porches and 3-season rooms are among the most popular designs among homeowners. They offer shelter, shade, protection and ambiance. To help discern if you are a porch person we have put together a checklist of sorts. If you can relate to the questions below, then a custom porch design from Deck Plus may be the right fit for you.

Do you enjoy having a front-row seat to the changing seasons?

If you like to experience the changing season with all your senses, not just from afar, a porch might be right for you! A porch allows you to not only see the splendor of the seasons, but you can also feel the seasons. From the first blooms of spring to the smell of a summer rain and the rustle of the fall leaves as they fall to the ground, you experience it live!

Do you suffer from seasonal allergies?

Speaking of blooms … spring and fall allergens like tree pollen, grass and mold cause much discomfort to many here in the south. An outdoor room such as a 3-season porch would enable you to enjoy all the benefits of the outdoors with an added layer of protection from seasonal allergens. This is made possible through our Eze Breeze four-track window systems. These windows are custom-made to fit your particular porch specifications. Each unit has four sliding, clear vinyl panels that slide up or down behind a screened outer panel. These can be fully opened to reveal 75% airflow on your porch, or fully closed to give you 100% protection. The system can also easily be changed to a variable position whenever the need arises — with a host of configurations.

Do you like being outdoors in summer, minus the heat?

The summers here in the Charlotte-area can get pretty hot and humid. Depending on the placement of a deck or patio in correlation with the sun, can make enjoyment unbearable during the heat of the day. Having the option of a space that affords you a roof overhead can reduce the outdoor temperatures by 20 degrees or more. Factor in the addition of a ceiling fan to your porch, and you can enjoy the outdoors in cool comfort all summer!

Do you want to enjoy the outdoors without the threat of mosquitoes?

Mosquitoes are not only bothersome, but they harbor diseases that can make you very sick. Illnesses like West Nile Virus, Encephalitis and Meningitis occur here in NC. Not to mention, mosquitoes are responsible for Heartworm disease in our pets. According to the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS),  most cases of arboviral disease occur from June through September. This is when mosquitoes are most active, and when most homeowners are poised to be outdoors. Screened porches and 3-season porches make it more difficult for mosquitoes to get to us. The best protection from mosquito-borne illness is reducing your exposure.

Do you like to entertain friends and family outdoors?

When it comes to hosting friends and family, a screened porch or three season porch provides an ambiance no other setting can offer. Good food, good company, conversation, a glass of wine, fresh air and ambiance … Add one of our custom fireplaces to your design and you will have the appeal of a fire feature as well. We also build many of our porches with outdoor kitchens, making your space all-inclusive with the ability to prepare and dine within the porch.  Many of our  porch designs are planned with separate living and dining areas (dual zones), the perfect setting for mixing and mingling. Keeping your guests “on the porch” makes for easier clean-up after a get-together, too.

When it comes time to meet with Deck Plus to discuss your anticipated project we will provide you with all the information you need for the outdoor environment you have in mind. Are you ready to discuss a custom porch design? Contact us today to get started. We look forward to hearing from you (704) 993-7696.