How Do You Screen In An Existing Covered Deck?
A covered deck can be a great place for outdoor living and protects you from most weather. Uninvited guests such as flies and mosquitoes can make this space far less enjoyable, however. One way to keep out such pests is to install a screen around your deck. Because the deck is already covered, you only need to add the walls and a door. This requires a certain level of skill and building knowledge but can be accomplished by an experienced do-it-yourselfer. Build the door. Determine where the door will go, and build a door frame attaching supports the existing structure. Be sure the frame is square and level so the door will operate correctly. Hang the door in the frame. Build wall panels. Frame a simple box structure out of four 2x4s for each section of wall. Add 2×4 studs at regular intervals to help protect the screen. The studs do not need to be 16 inches apart like regular walls; 24 to 36 inches should be sufficient. Be sure the panels are square, and fit them into the openings. Mak
