Saying this screened porch conversion was a change for the better for these Oak Ridge, NC homeowners would be an understatement indeed

View into backyard from Oak Ridge NC screened porch by Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad — View into backyard from Oak Ridge, NC screened porch by Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad

These Oak Ridge, NC homeowners were tired of getting sunburn and fighting insects in order to use their backyard deck. They decided to contact Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad to make a change for the better. Following a consultation with these Arbor Run residents, we were able to come up with a design that would put an end to their backyard woes.

By adding a screened porch to their existing deck we were able to accentuate the positive aspects of their outdoor living experience while eliminating the negative. Not only does the new screened porch provide a haven from the hot sun, the screened-in porch also provides a protected, bug-free spot to enjoy the outdoors. The screened porch gives the homeowners a plethora of outdoor living possibilities. The homeowners now view their outdoor space in a different light since the addition of their screen porch has been completed. To say converting their existing deck into a screened porch was a change for the better would definitely be an understatement. The new space has added function and beauty to their backyard and lifestyle.

Arbor Run screened porch ceiling in Oak Ridge NC — To enhance the beautiful cathedral ceilings we finished them with plybead that has been stained, which adds depth.

We used a combination gable roof and flat roof design with a screened-in gable. The interior of the screened porch is finished with a plybead ceiling which was stained to add depth and contrast to the soaring cathedral-height ceiling. The interior also includes a ceiling fan to promote even better air flow for keeping the space cool and comfortable. Another eye-catching feature of the porch are the black belly rail pickets used in the room. The pickets add character and elegance to the space.

The entire project came together beautifully, from start to finish. The homeowners are looking forward to the upcoming outdoor living season and to being able to enjoy their backyard in peace without the sunburn and the mosquitoes!

Screened porch builders Oak Ridge NC — The homeowners are looking forward to the upcoming outdoor living season and being able to enjoy their backyard in peace minus the sunburn and the mosquitoes!

If you are thinking about making a change to your backyard, contact Archadeck of The Piedmont Triad today. We specialize in creating unforgettable outdoor structures. Call us today for a free consultation (336) 664 – 1332
piedmonttriad@archadeck.net

See more examples of screened porches and deck-to-screened-porch-conversions by visiting our screened porches photo gallery, and our 3 and 4 season room gallery located on our website.

November 1, 2013July 24, 2023

Open Porch in High Point NC Featured in House Beautiful

Our recent open porch addition in Old Emerywood will keep admirers going to Carolina in their mind.

This High Point NC open porch transformation is the epitome of Southern charm. This elegant home was recently featured in House Beautiful for the furniture market show in High Point. Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad designed this open porch to maintain the upscale, traditional style of the home and the surrounding landscape.

View from backyard looking into covered porch in High Point NC recently completed in Old Emerywood subd.

This High Point NC Open Porch is Stylish and Functional

The porch features accommodate both a living and a dining space. Adding to the functionality of the expansive porch design, is convenient access to the home’s interior by way of three separate French doors. The porch also offers easy access to the backyard.

The open porch features ample space for outdoor dining, relaxing and entertaining.

Complementary Materials Meld the New Porch with the Existing Home

We used a custom, medium bronze metal roof to complement the copper window accent and downspouts. Fiberglass columns and wooden rafters offer the elegance of a by-gone era to the brand-new porch. The porch interior features a ply-bead ceiling, painted blue in the tradition of Southern porches. The washed brick, used on the home’s façade, adds an air of nostalgia inside the open porch.

Cozy seating vignette on open porch in High Point, NC built by Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad.

Custom Porch Design Touches, the Hallmark of Experience

Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad placed the rafters closer together than traditional open porch designs in order to accommodate the span. The decorative, shaped rafter tails mimic the aesthetic of a pergola. This design detail that might have been lost on other porch builders.

A Protected Space without the Fuss of Full Enclosure

This covered porch offers the benefit of circulating fresh air with the bonus of a roof that provides shelter from the elements. Ceiling fans are a smart addition to any covered porch in the Piedmont Triad area. They provide ample air circulation to keep the temperatures pleasant. On very hot days, just add a glass of sweet tea to remain cool.

Southern Charm by Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad.

A Porch for the Ages, and One with all the Southern Charm of Carolina

These High Point NC homeowners are looking forward to enjoying their new outdoor living space for many years to come. They now have an ideal space to enjoy the outdoors without the worry of inclement weather or the hot summer sun. When you think of the perfect open porch to spend an afternoon, this porch will have you going to Carolina in your mind!

Beautiful covered porch in Old Emerywood in High Point, NC by Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad. — Beautiful covered porch in Old Emerywood in High Point NC by Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad.

Search for Porch Builders Near Me and Choose Archadeck

Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad can design an outdoor living space that will bring beauty and function into your own backyard, season after season, year after year. Please contact Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad to learn more about our one-of-a-kind porch and open porch designs.

Call to schedule a design consultation today at (336) 664 – 1332
piedmonttriad@archadeck.net.

Also read: Is winter the best time to build a porch?

October 7, 2013February 14, 2023

This Summerfield, NC outdoor living combination gets a facelift and so much more!

Summerfield NC screen porch, deck and patio combination in Lennox Woods — This Summerfield, NC backyard is now the epitome of low-maintenance.

One of our specialties here at Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad is taking an existing outdoor space and improving the quality, beauty and function in order for the homeowner to make better use of their space. That is exactly what happened when we were referred to these Summerfield, NC homeowners to work with them on their space.

These Lennox Woods homeowners were hoping to use their screened porch more months of the year.

Summerfield NC AZEK decks by Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad — We expanded the existing deck and resurfaced it in ultra-low-maintenance AZEK decking and railing.

They wanted a larger deck and they wanted both spaces to utilize low-maintenance materials. This would allow more time to enjoy the spaces and less time maintaining it. Last but not least, accessibility was a concern as their existing space had only one set of stairs.

Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad began the project by wrapping their screened porch in white aluminum and adding an Eze Breeze window system, also in white, to the screened porch. Eze Breeze windows enable you to turn your screened porch into a 3-season room to utilize the space for more months of the year. Eze Breeze is a convenient sliding window system that works by allowing you to control the amount of screen you leave exposed. The sliding panels can close completely creating a room with the feel of a sunroom. With this versatile enclosure system, these Summerfield homeowners can make use of their screened porch many more months of the year.

Summerfield NC low maintenance deck and patio combination in Lennox Woods Subd. — Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad added an additional stairway that spills into the stunning patio below the deck.

Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad then expanded and resurfaced the existing deck with beautiful, low-maintenance AZEK decking in Morado. We also added black AZEK railing to compliment the hue used on the decking and to make the entire space cohesive. AZEK is at the forefront of low-maintenance decking. It’s engineered to withstand everyday traffic and weather. This material is stain, scratch and split resistant and is impervious to mold, mildew and insects.

We took the design of this outdoor living combination a step further by adding an additional set of stairs. The space now has two sets of stairs. One leads to the existing patio and the other leads into the spacious backyard. The new design completes the feel and flow of the outdoor oasis they always wanted.

Summerfield NC AZEK deck builders — By expanding the existing deck, the homeowners now have more space for entertaining and other outdoor activities.

The homeowners are elated with their new and improved outdoor living space. By adding valuable square footage and low-maintenance materials, these homeowners can get more enjoyment out of their backyard for more months of the year and many years to come!

Choosing the right upgrades to complement your home and to enhance function is important. Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad has been in the business of building and improving existing outdoor structures such as these for over 20 yrs. Here in the Piedmont Triad area. We can help you choose the perfect resurfacing material and outdoor room conversion for you with our expert design team and our experience in building. Call for a free consultation:(336) 664 – 1332
piedmonttriad@archadeck.net

September 2, 2013February 14, 2023

Revisting this NW Winston Salem home the second time around resulted in an outdoor living combination loaded with charm

Deck and patio combination in NW Winston Salem — Our recently completed outdoor living combination in NW Winston-Salem includes a deck, patio and under deck space that functions like a covered patio.

Here is a photo of the backyard before we began the project.

Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad initially met with these Northwest Winston-Salem homeowners a year ago for a consultation to discuss the outdoor living space they had in mind. The homeowners conveyed to us their love for grilling outside and in general, their love for the outdoors. They enjoyed sitting outside and making the most out of the warm afternoons and spring to fall breezes our region is known for. Their existing outdoor space did not look or function the way they wished. At the time, they wanted the new design to be built using composite and not wood and they also were thinking of screening part of the deck so they could still enjoy the outdoors when it rained. We went over all the options shortly after our consultation, but a decision was not made at that time.

NW Winston Salem patio and deck combination by Archadeck of the Piedmont triad — This photo shows the new and improved outdoor living space in NW Winston-Salem by Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad.

Recently, we were contacted by these homeowners to discuss putting their plans for an updated outdoor living space into action. Even though it had been a year since we last spoke with them, they were exuberant and excited to pick up and go ahead with the project they had considered the previous year. The time was right, so we carefully went over all the specifications for the project which included refurbishing their existing deck with wood, adding a functional under-deck living space and patio with seating wall.

NW Winston Salem patio builders — View from deck into the patio space below, notice the way the curved seating wall ties the design together perfectly.

The outdoor living combination they ended up deciding upon added function, beauty and tremendous charm to their home and landscape. In essence, these NW Winston-Salem homeowners were on target to get the backyard of their dreams this season. We began the project by refurbishing their spacious deck with wood and stunning contrasting black aluminum rails. Under the deck we installed a Dry Snap under-deck system which allows the homeowners to utilize the space similar to a covered porch or patio. Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad uses the DrySnap under deck rain carrying system on many of our projects. We have found that the DrySnap system works best and is the easiest way to create functional space under your raised deck. DrySnap® is made of vinyl ceiling panels that collect and drain water away from your new dry space. It provides a maintenance free ceiling that covers the unsightly underside of your deck, turning it into a clean, bright, dry outdoor space. Having a covered under deck space opens the door for endless outdoor living possibilities.

View onto patio with curved seating wall by archadeck of the piedmont triad — View from the patio into the beautifully landscaped backyard.

The coup de grâce to this outdoor living combination was the addition of a gorgeous stamped concrete patio with curved seating wall and outdoor lighting. The patio area adds the final touch to this outdoor living space and extends the homeowner’s enjoyment past what they initially thought was within their budget to achieve. The finished project looks as if it came out of the pages of one of those glossy outdoor living magazines and the homeowners are elated with their new backyard space.

If you are on the fence about breaking ground on your outdoor living space project, know that now is the best time of the year to get started on your outdoor living dream. Contact Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad to learn more about our versatile outdoor space designs. We can accommodate your vision to suit your individual needs and budget. Call us for a free consultation (336) 664 – 1332
piedmonttriad@archadeck.net

February 11, 2013July 24, 2023

Greensboro NC 3-Season Room Does Triple Duty

This Greensboro NC 3-season room by Archadeck of The Piedmont Triad provides triple the function and pleasure to these satisfied clients.

What is your ideal outdoor room? Many structures can serve the purpose of an outdoor room, but our 3-season outdoor rooms are preferred throughout the Greensboro area. That’s because multi-season spaces are perfectly suited for our climate. It’s also because our outdoor room designs are beautiful and high quality. This three-season room in Northwest Greensboro is the epitome of what an outdoor room should be.

A New 3-Season Space for Transplants from a 4-Season Locale

These new homeowners had very recently transferred to North Carolina from Florida. Their vision was a space that completed the look of the back of home and maintained the structural and aesthetic integrity of the existing space. They also wished for a protected space, which allowed them flexibility of use throughout the year. This 3-season room will protect them from insects and inclement weather when needed. On warm days, they can open the windows for fresh air and sunshine.

Greensboro 3 and 4 season rooms — Beaded vinyl walls and aluminum windows and frames make this outdoor space a low-maintenance dream.

A New Roof Design to Accommodate the Existing Roofs

The home’s twin gables presented a challenge for this project. Our final gable roof design flows effortlessly with the lines and details of the existing home, and even appears to be original to the home. The use of the gable roof offers fluidity in the overall design and adds loads of character to the rear of the home.

NW Greensboro 3 season rooms — The existing porch and twin gables presented an interesting challenge to overcome.

We finished the space with low-maintenance materials, such as beaded vinyl walls and aluminum doors and frames. These will greatly diminish maintenance requirements. This means these clients will spend more time enjoying their 3-season room than working to maintain it. The interior also boasts ceiling fans for added comfort while the homeowner’s enjoy their space.

This Greensboro NC 3-season room provides the perfect spot for these homeowners to relax or entertain. Their new outdoor room can be used for most of the year in North Carolina. They can extend their time with a space heater if they wish to use the space on cold days. Archadeck of The Piedmont Triad has brought the outdoors to them.

Trust the Experienced 3-Season Room Builders at Archadeck for Your Outdoor Room

Your ideal outdoor living room awaits! If you long for a custom outdoor space for your family, friends, and guests to enjoy, Archadeck of The Piedmont Triad can help. Our experienced team is ready plan, design and build the perfect outdoor room for your home and lifestyle.

Also read: What do you call an outdoor living room?

April 20, 2012November 8, 2023

The deck is the glue that holds your outdoor living area together

When you imagine the perfect outdoor living structure what comes to mind?

Do you think of only a deck? Most would agree that no backyard is complete without a one. Decks have been around a long time. They have become the epicenter of spending time with family and friends. Decks have the capability to transform your mood and offer a place to relax and rewind.

Have your deck and screen porch too! — This deck and screen porch create an outdoor living oasis.

What if we told you that decks are more often a part of a multi-space outdoor living design?

Most of our customers opt to build decks with other outdoor living structures such as porches, patios, and even pergolas. For example, a screened-in porch, like the one above, wouldn’t be complete without a deck to spill onto for grilling out. A pergola looks perfect paired on a deck to offer shade on a hot sunny day. We build custom decks using a myriad of materials based on what fits with your individual needs but one material that is perennially popular is composite or synthetic decking.

Composite decks in Greensboro are here to stay.

TimberTech AZEK composite deck with floating bench — Custom features such as this floating bench design make your deck a true outdoor living room.

Composites come in all grades, colors, and price ranges. Tried and true is AZEK composite decking. AZEK is made from cellular PVC material and stands the test of time. It resists scratching, stains, splitting, is mold and mildew resistant and resists insects that can invade wood decks and destroy them. Their color choices are vast and they even make railing that is designed to complement your deck perfectly. It is also backed by some of the most comprehensive warranty in the industry.

Save on your deck construction project with a deck renovation.

Azek deck with aluminum picket rail — This AZEK deck with aluminum picket rail is a beauty to behold, and enjoy.

You may feel like composite is out of your reach because of the cost. Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad wants you to know that if your existing deck is structurally sound adding a low-maintenance material when re-decking, refurbishing or upgrading your deck may be more economical than you might think. The payback in the long run to using a material such as AZEK pays for itself quickly without the added cost of replacing boards and painting. With a composite or cellular PVC deck from us you will be sitting pretty on a beautiful, low-maintenance deck for many years ahead.

Deck Builders in Greensboro NC Since 1991

Contact Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad to learn more about our incredible outdoor living designs. We have been in business for since 1991, and have the expertise to make sure your backyard is your own outdoor oasis.

Call today for a free consultation : (336) 664 – 1332
piedmonttriad@archadeck.net

Also read: Can I add a screen porch to my existing deck?

March 30, 2012February 15, 2023

Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad explores the many facets of the pergola

archadeck greensboro winston salem white pergola — This octagonal white pergola in Winston Salem, NC features roman columns and delivers an elegance into this unique design.

Pergolas have been around for many hundreds of years. We can trace the origins of the pergola all the way back to the 1654 when it was borrowed from the Italian word, pergula, meaning a projected eave. Of course, the Italians were assumed to use the pergola from a functional standpoint for growing grapes and other climbing vegetation. The modern pergola has moved out of the vineyards and into the backyard as an elemental design piece that is not only beautiful but also multi-functional.

Pergolas come in all shapes and sizes and can be built from many different materials. They can be outfitted with accoutrements such as hammocks, benches, and even swings as well as wired for a ceiling fan or even speakers. It’s also a great shade structure. We can even install a tinted polycarbonate to further block the suns harmful rays, if these are installed on a slight slant they will allow water to drain properly.

archadeck-greensboro-shade-pergoa — A fine example of what a chameleon the pergola can be, here in Greensboro it serves as a patio cover offering shade and solitude.

Another innovative use is the pergola that doubles as a stylish patio cover or deck cover. This adds not only charm and beauty and function to your deck or patio, it offers shade and sun protection as well. Depending on how closely the upper portioned slats are constructed will determine how much of each the pergola will offer. the pergola also makes a perfect companion spa or poolside and offers a certain degree of privacy within the structures individual design. As you can see, the list of function the pergola can serve homeowners in their backyards is endless.

The posts of the pergola can even be decorative or wrapped to match the architecture and style of your home. This ensures a one of kind pergola custom-built just for you

greensboro winston salem archadeck deorative free standing pergola — This freestanding pergola is the perfect spot to take in the beauty of nature with someone you love.

Pergolas are a cost-effective way to add character, style and function to your yard. Contact Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad to learn more about our stunning custom pergola designs today. Call for a free consultation: (336) 664 – 1332 piedmonttriad@archadeck.net

September 14, 2010

September and Fall Outdoor Living.

Supposedly the calendar reads September but with exception of the cooler nights and the yellowing of the poor trees looking for a little rain not much seems to have changed weather wise. Yet we are only 1 week away from the official Autumnal Equinox. This started me musing about the equinoxes both Spring and Fall and that twice yearly 24 hour span of equal amount of night and day. In Autumn the days then become shorter and obviously the nights become longer. There are lots of folks who begin to vocally dread the coming of fall and then worst winter; perhaps they are thinking of being trapped indoors in the colder months. I, however, embrace the beginning of the shorter days for many reasons; the sky is much bluer with wispy clouds and cool breezes. Mother Nature starts her last arboreal fashion show with all the gorgeous yellows, oranges, and reds she will dress her tree children in. Sunsets are stunning in the fall, the best of the year, and the night stars seem to twinkle and sparkle with glee.

There is still plenty of time for outdoor living this year. We humans have become oh so inventive and creative with all things to keep us warm and cozy outside on chilly nights. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, chimineas, and decorative propane table top heaters all add warmth to the surroundings. Lots of options exist for specialized outdoor lighting. The list goes on and for all the ways you can continue to experience the glorious days remain this year.

The also good news is if you have a deck, screened porch, covered porch, pergola with a polycarbonate roof or sunroom you can make it cool weather ready with the addition of some type of heater and enjoy in the fall. Plus there is an added bonus in it is much easier to sweep those leaves rather that rake then. More time to enjoy outdoor living. See you on the deck looking at that amazing sunset.

August 3, 2010

August and Outdoor Living

Well, we have made it to the last month of summer, August. August has always seemed a paradoxical month to me. It is still officially summer but many of us with children in school are cramming in that last bit of vacation before the back to school rush begins. The weather starts to show a little hint of change, one day blazing hot and then a refreshingly cool day. It is a month that makes one start thinking of Fall. There is an old saying that if you count the foggy mornings in August they equal the number of snows in the coming winter. Whether that is true or not it, I got to thinking about the changing of the seasons and knowing that is always one part of life you can count on in these unstable times.

Here at our Archadeck office we offer a product to our customers that takes them from season to season, allowing them the comfort and enjoyment of outdoor living year round. Eze-Breeze offers a unique, custom-designed window system that creates more livability on your screened porch, deck or gazebo. A window system which is versatile, attractive, rugged and simple to use. Open, they let the breeze in while keeping out the bugs and debris. Closed, they offer protection from summer sun and changing weather. Other features and benefits include:

Maintenance free aluminum framework
Lifetime limited warranty
Panels lift out for easy cleaning
Tint options to give shade and privacy
4-Track windows with screens that open 75% to allow great airflow
Affordable alternative to a costly glass windows

So this August think about extending your outdoor enjoyment and livability into the changing season and give us a call and ask us about Eze-Breeze windows. We will be happy to tell you more.

July 8, 2010

Hot Weather Outdoor Living

The hot temperatures outside don’t have to be an issue and keep you indoors. We are so acclimated to having the AC blasting during these “hot spells”; we forget that lots of us grew up during a time when central air conditioning was not readily available. Most families sought outdoor living to escape the long hot summers; sitting, rocking on the front porch, watching the fireflies come out and visiting with the neighbors. In our “gotta have it now” world so many of our summer memories are just that, memories. I wonder what the young generation of today will reminisce about when they think of their summers. Sitting in front of the TV or computer, playing a video game?

I still enjoy sitting outside in the evenings under our shade pergola with the fan stirring up a little air, reading, sipping a cold drink and chatting with my spouse. You are really fortunate if you have a screened porch with a ceiling fan to escape the insects and the sun. I think retreating to the outdoors and sitting on you front, side or screened porch is great idea. Bring out a couple of portable fans, give the kids a popsicle and turn on the sprinkler. The kids won’t complain and you’ll enjoy watching them play in the water. You just might want to run through the sprinkler a time or two yourself. In other words, if you have outdoor living space use it, enjoy it and stop having “reverse cabin fever”. Reclaim your youth and summer. When you walk back in the house you might even feel chilly because of the air conditioning setting, and go a little green by setting up the temperature a degree or more.

Don’t waste time complaining about how hot it is. Try to find some ways to recapture those summer memories. Besides before you know it winter will come and you’ll be wishing for hot weather again.