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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2016 0:24:27 GMT
Ok I'm wanting to build a Screened in Porch, it may have rain blow in at times. Thought about a sealed solid floor which would be Tongue and Groove mainly for looks and keep Bugs from coming up through the floor .
But rethought thinking it might be better just putting in regular Decking so water will not stand on it, just put Metal around the bottom.
Thoughts???
Rockpile
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Post by Melissa on Feb 14, 2016 0:34:19 GMT
Maybe Trex? It looks nice and would be fine with water.
www.trex.com/
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Post by Cabin Fever on Feb 15, 2016 14:56:06 GMT
Just make a floor like a regular porch would have with spaces between each floor board so the rain can drain out. But, before you nail down the floor boards, attach window screen to the tops of the floor joists. An alternative would be to place window screen between the floor joists after the floor boards are down.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2016 16:48:32 GMT
Our screen porch is reclaimed redwood 1"x4" tongue and groove. I have screened holes along the outside edge to let moisture out. Floor has a good slope and is insulated underneath, screens for summer and storm windows for winter....James
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2016 2:11:57 GMT
I live where bugs abound. The screen around the porch does a great job of keeping out the flying insects. There is a gap between the 1 x 6 pressure treated floor boards but the flying insects don't use them for access as there is a curtain wall around the perimeter of the house. I spray for spiders and when it gets dirty I wash it off with the pressure nozzle on a garden hose.
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Post by farmchix on Feb 23, 2016 11:08:34 GMT
I like pavers.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2016 4:02:11 GMT
If your porch is low enough to the ground that you can pour concrete, it can be made to look like wood.
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Post by Maura on Mar 4, 2016 21:23:16 GMT
You don't need to have spaces between the boards, just make the porch with a slight slant. You can get marine subfloor, which is what we used on our house. It worked out well since it rained after the boards were all nailed on. Best bet, though, might be to use vinyl. It's expensive, but might be worth it to you.
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