Turning an existing deck into a screen porch, Columbia, MD

McWhorter — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:48:04 +0100

McWhorter Outdoor Living, your local screen porch builder in Clarksville, MD, can rework your deck into just about anything you can imagine. In this post, we detail some of the process for turning an existing deck into a screen porch. We reuse as much of the existing frame as possible, and upgrade it where we need to. We have taken photos throughout the process to give you an idea of how it works. Please enjoy, and email any questions you might have to Sales@mcwhorteroutdoor.com. Thanks
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Update - McWhorter Outdoor Living is Building an Addition in Beltsville, MD.

McWhorter — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:48:43 +0100

Here are some updates on the addition we are building in Beltsville. We have taken pictures throughout the project to give you a step by step walkthrough of the process of replacing this screen porch with a two story addition.

Here you can see as construction begins, the old screen porch beginning to come down, and the first wall of the addition being raised.

McWhorter Outdoor Living is Building an Addition in Beltsville, MD.

McWhorter — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:28:19 +0100

Thinking about building an addition to your home? There is no substitute for accurate, detailed plans. At McWhorter Outdoor Living, our 3D design software makes building your new addition easy – you can actually see the physical space with real textures, lighting, etc. Check out our design process below to get some inspiration for your own space!

Here are some original sketches of our Beltsville Addition projecRead More...

McWhorter Outdoor Living Builds a Screen Porch in Columbia, MD

McWhorter — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:30:41 +0100

We’ve been busy these past few months! Check out our progress as we build a cedar screen room using part the frame of the homeowners original deck.

This particular project features a screened-in porch and a curved patio with a unique arched bench. Also, in the before and after photos above you will notice the staircase location to the deck has been relocated to make better use of the backyardRead More...

Top 5 Reasons to build a deck, screen porch, sunroom, or addition this fall or winter with ...

McWhorter — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:47:11 +0100

1. Any addition, deck, etc. can be built at any time of the year, in any temperature

2. It’s our offseason! You can take advantage of less crowded schedules to get a better price without the

wait

3. Get the extra living space before the holidays to enjoy with family and friends

4. Your new space will be ready and waiting when the spring weather gets here, no waiting

5. Get this year’s pricing! Manufacturer’s price increases always come in spring during the hRead More...

What is the right choice for low-maintenance decking materials?

McWhorter Outdoor Living — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:31:21 +0100

As most everyone is aware by now, there have been wood alternatives available for decking and outdoor projects for some time now. What can be confusing however is the overwhelming number of different brands and products that are available today. As a professional deck builder, McWhorter Outdoor Living has been here for all the changes, and worked with all the materials outRead More...

How To: Repairing an Aging Deck

McWhorter Outdoor Living — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 07:38:13 +0100

If you live in Howard County or the surrounding areas, chances are you have a wooden deck that was built with your house 15 or more years ago. Most of these decks today are almost unusable because of weathering and have become unsafe due to splinters, falling handrails and wobbly stairs. These decks are most likely far beyond the traditional repair methods of a good cleaning and staining. Once the wood grain begins toRead More...

Top Five Screen Room Design Considerations

McWhorter — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 02:05:44 +0100

Let McWhorter Outdoor Living, an award winning Screen Room Builder and Designer in Clarksville, Maryland, share some of our screen room design ideas and tips.

A new screened in porch is the perfect room to add to your house.

Don’t tear down, save time and money, Resurface your Deck

McWhorter — Sat, 15 May 2010 06:58:35 +0100

One of the most popular options for customers with an aging deck, or a deck that is unusable due to too much direct heat, unsafe splintering deck boards, or just unsafe due to rotten handrails, is to resurface the existing frame of their deck. This enables the homeowner to have a deck that both looks and feels brand new, without the cost of removing and replacing a frame that can be reused. Old frames can be leveled, straightened, strengthened to accept a screen porch or roof, or simply reuseRead More...

Resurfacing Wood Decks and Deck Design

McWhorter — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:19:43 +0100

If you have an existing wood deck, or a deck that is just not suiting your needs because it is unsafe, weathered, not a practical shape or size, or just an eyesore, resurfacing can offer the perfect solutioRead More...

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McWhorter — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:04:43 +0100

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