Custom Screen Porch and Patio

This large screen porch and patio are designed for an Annapolis Maryland home owner looking to add a large exterior living space to their home.  The plan is to entertain their large family and hold social business gatherings.  Being close to the water, mosquitoes and other bugs are an issue with this property.  The home owner is a fan of large open spaces and doesn't like being confined by a three sided screen room at all times.  To accommodate their needs we designed this project that has two levels of mosquito protection.  1. The screened in porch allows the client to use the deck area without being bother by pesky insects.  2. An insect misting system allows the home owners to entertain in the open air without being bitten by mosquitoes.

 

 The screened in porch area has fixed screens on both the left and right sides.  Both sides feature a storm door, landing and stairs for access to the two sides of the yard.  The front wall features a custom retractable screen system.  Two retractable screens are installed in the left and right bays on the front of the screen porch.  Stairs that extend the length of the screen porch allow for open access to the patio.  When entertaining the home owners can open the entire front wall of the porch creating a massive open air entertaining area.  If they prefer a smaller more intimate gathering, they can keep the screens closed and enjoy the comfort of a their screened enclosure.

 

The mosquito repelent sytem MistAway is a great way to create a bug free environment in the open air without any screens.  MistAway mosquito control system automatically sprays a very fine mist of botanical insecticide through a series of mosquito misting nozzles installed on the property. Once installed, the system virtually disappears into the landscape.