Screened Porch vs. Three-Season Room: Which Is Right for You?

For years, Deck Plus has helped clients in North Carolina maximize the appearance and value of their properties. Whether you want a comfortable outdoor fireplace, a stunning deck, or an eye-catching porch, you can depend on our team to deliver the best results.

One of our most popular services is designing and building screened-in porches and three-season rooms. Both will give you plenty of enjoyment, and we’ll help you select the best solution for your needs and desired outcome.  

Screen-In Porches

Summers in North Carolina can be beautiful, but the insects that abound can make it less than pleasant. Screened porches will let you enjoy the breeze while keeping the bugs, birds, and other creatures at bay.

Adding a screened porch to your home will create a comfortable enclosure where you can rest and enjoy the environment without needing bug spray or sunscreen. Plus, you’ll enjoy plenty of fresh air as the breeze blows through the screens to cool you off. 

Of course, the weather in North Carolina is variable. This means that to maximize your enjoyment, you should consider incorporating heaters, fireplaces, or fire pits so you can enjoy the screened porch well into the evening and in spring and fall. 

Three-Season Rooms

Three-season rooms typically have vinyl windows that can be opened or closed, giving you exceptional control over the environment and the ambiance. While not waterproof, three-season rooms can be enjoyed without worrying about the elements, including rain, snow, and wind. 

Three-season rooms can be used in almost all weather. However, they may feel a bit chilly in the winter. You can mitigate the chill by incorporating a space heater or outdoor fireplace into the design.

The beautiful thing about three-season rooms is that they’re perfect for entertaining, having an outdoor meal, or simply lying back and reading your favorite book. They’re cozy, comfortable, and less expensive than a sunroom or a more comprehensive addition to your home. 

How To Choose Between a Screened Porch or Three-Season Room

A screened porch or three-season room? That’s an important question to ask yourself, and our team can help you find the right solution for your needs. Ask yourself how you want to use the space.

If you enjoy entertaining guests, find cool spring mornings and fall evenings relaxing, and want a space that feels more like an extension of your interior, then a three-season room is the perfect choice. 

Conversely, if you cherish summer gatherings with friends and family, love the feel of a breeze, the smell of fresh flowers, or a gentle rain, a screened porch might be better suited to your tastes. Since both screened porches and three-season rooms will protect you from the sun, it boils down to how much of a barrier you want to create between your home and Mother Nature.

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Our expert design and installation teams will help you create the most comfortable environment for rest, relaxation, and entertainment. We can help you incorporate the latest trends, recreate the charms of the past, or create something entirely new and fresh that’s 100% customized to your preferences and goals.  

Ready to extend your living space to the outdoors? Contact Deck Plus today to schedule a consultation.