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Outdoor Living is Not Just for Warm Weather

There is a common misconception that outdoor living spaces are for warm weather only.

At Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad, we know this is not the case. With the right design and components, outdoor enjoyment is possible in almost any type of weather.

Outdoor Living Space in Jamestown Meadows
Outdoor living combination space in Jamestown Meadows.

Today’s homeowners are looking for more than a simple patio.  By working closely with a professional design-build team, you can have an open air space along with a climate controlled space. With Archadeck, you can have your cake and eat it too. This is defined as an outdoor living combination. Combination outdoor living spaces offer two or more areas that function in concert to create one cohesive, yet multi-functional outdoor design.

Search living spaces near me and choose Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad to create your ideal outdoor design.

Many of our clients wish for a multi-functional space. We can create multiple spaces in one design, which accommodates a multitude of functions. Here are some examples of combination outdoor living space projects taken from our portfolio.

Good things come in 3’s in Clemmons, NC

This outdoor combination in the Belews Landing community of Clemmons, North Carolina, includes a versatile 3-season room, which opens up to a beautiful composite deck and pergola.

3-season room design
This 3-Season Room Design is Part of a Custom Outdoor Living Combination

Outdoor Living Combinations – Use Together, or One Space at a Time.

The benefit of this design is that each space can be enjoyed individually, but can also be used together as a total outdoor living environment. The open-air space is perfect for grilling and outdoor dining. The protected space provides panoramic views by way of a 4-track window system. These windows can be opened to any height up to 75% of the screened opening. Windows like these allow you to choose the amount of airflow, thereby creating a climate-controlled “outdoor” space.

3-season Room Design by Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad
3-season Room Design by Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad

Outdoor Living Combination in Clemmons, NC

This outdoor living combination in the Oak Valley neighborhood of Clemmons, North Carolina, includes a spacious multi-level deck, custom pergola, and more. Archadeck redesigned this client’s old wooden deck, and re-decked it with composite decking boards.

Clemmons outdoor living combination by Archadeck
Outdoor Living Combination by Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad

Have Your Deck and Outdoor Kitchen Too!

This space also includes an outdoor kitchen, complete with a grill area and a bar area for dining. This expansive outdoor design is the epitome of having distinct spaces, which function beautifully together or on their own.

Winston Salem Oak Valley outdoor living combination with asian inspired touches
Clemmons NC outdoor living design with multi-level deck, pergola, and outdoor kitchen

Searching for outdoor living builders near me?

If you are interested in building a custom outdoor living oasis in your own backyard, contact Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad today. Call us at (336) 664 – 1332 or send us an email at piedmonttriad@archadeck.net

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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.

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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?

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March is the time to prepare for outdoor living!

The month of March;  when March comes in like a lion it goes out like a lamb, mad as a March hare, beware the ides of March, March madness and my favorite March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers.   Almost everyone is ready to celebrate the arrival of Spring on March 20 and we at Archadeck are ready to help you get that great outdoor structure you need to make sure you get the most out the beautiful spring and summer days that lie ahead.

Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad is your choice Winston Salem and Greensboro area deck builder.

Archadeck can help you in a variety ways.  We custom design and custom build.  We can help you get some shade with one of our pergolas.  Stay away from the pesky bugs with a screened porch.  Replace that tired old deck with a new one build out of a variety of choices such as composites or tropical hardwoods.  Jazz up your deck with custom rails, benches and planters.  We also can add a patio with an outdoor kitchen.  How about waterproofing the underside of your current deck and making it in to a screened room?  There are numerous options and our designers are ready to help you realize your dream for more outdoor living.

Let’s get started soon so we can help you  be ready to relax and enjoy the great outside.  Contact us and one of our design consultants will be happy to work with you and yours to get your outdoor dream realized. We will look forward to hearing from you soon.

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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. 

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Why build a 3-Season Room?

Most homeowners know the basic difference between screened porches, 3-season rooms and sunrooms. So I won’t insult your intelligence, however, I would like to tell you why a 3-season room in this climate is a fabulous addition to any home.  We live in an area of the country that is temperate ( yes, I hear you this past winter was extremely cold).  Screened porches are great and they keep the bugs out and allow the breeze in, but when winter arrives they mostly go unused.  In the Piedmont Triad of NC by upgrading  your screened porch to a 3-season room you will achieve almost year round use of your room. If your home has a southern exposure, even better, you have a green heat source during the day. When you add a gas log fireplace, or other heat source, you achieve an all year round usable room.

Archadeck uses a product called Eze-Breeze windows that allows you  the versatility of a screened porch and a 3-season at the same time.  This product will add a little more cost to your screened porch, but the benefits are well worth it.  Imagine you and your loved ones enjoying the view and relaxing during the coldest months of the year. 

Well you can.  Just give Archadeck a call to learn more about 3-season rooms. and how we can help you get one.

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Designing a Screened Porch with a Professional Porch Builder

Archadeck has been a trusted Greensboro porch builder for over three decades, and we are ready to help you design and build your ideal porch.

If you have always wanted a screened porch and are ready to build one, you might wonder how to begin.  When designing a screened porch, there are a few things to consider in order to achieve a beautiful porch design. As your Greensboro porch builder, Archadeck will help you arrive at your best and final porch design.

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Screened porch design by Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad

Among these considerations is:

  • Size and orientation – Your intended usage is one key to determining the proper porch size. This can also dictate where you choose to build your porch. From where inside your home will your porch be best accessed? One room, multiple rooms, second story, or first floor?
  • Architectural compatibility with your existing home – Your home’s existing style will often help you decide on the materials used to build your porch. Will you paint it to match your home or the trim on your home? Will you use materials that complement, rather than match? What porch roof style will best accommodate your existing roof?
  • Amenities and upgrades – Would you like a low-maintenance porch with composite deck flooring and aluminum or vinyl railings? Would you like a porch fireplace and full electrical installation for lighting and fans?
  • Your budget – Budget will be a major determining factor in your final porch design. It can dictate size, materials, and amenities.
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Rustic screen porch design by Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad

A well designed and well-built screened porch should add value, function, character, and enjoyment to your home.  It should invite your outdoors in comfort and style.

If you are searching for porch builders in Greensboro NC, Archadeck is ready to earn your business.

Since 1991, Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad has been building custom screened porches.  We are happy to guide you through the design and build process. Archadeck is North America’s leading builder of outdoor living spaces and offers the best warranties in the business. Call us today at 336-664-1332 for your complimentary design consultation.

Custom porch and deck by Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad

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

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Who is Archadeck?

Custom Design

Archadeck founded in 1980 in Richmond, Virginia is the largest builders of custom designed decks. With more than 45,000 projects built nationally, we’ve become know as “America’s Deck Builder.” Prior to Archadeck, homeowners had three choices: build their own deck;  hire a carpenter, often unlicensed and uninsured; or work with an architect.  By combining design and construction into one single source, Archadeck can offer you the best and most efficient choice for your new deck.

But we are so much more than decks.  Archadeck also designs and builds screened porches, 3-season rooms, sunrooms, trellises, arbors, docks,  spa and pool decks and much more.  Archadeck has been featured in numerous magazines including HOME, Remodeling, Gardens, Decks & Patios, Woman’s Day Home Improvements,  Woman’s Day Gardening, Family Circle, Success and on the covers of Decks & Backyard Projects and American How-To.  In addition Qualified Remodeler magazine recently ranked Archadeck in the “Top Ten” out of 500 remodelers.

What does this mean to you?  It means your local Archadeck is part of a nationally known and respected organization, and has stable, reliable management.  You will receive one of the strongest warranties in the business. By choosing Archadeck , you ensure that your new outdoor living space will be custom designed for your home.  Each design  will address the architecture and landscape of the site itself, your budget, and your personal needs and lifestyle.  These elements, combined with smart and innovative design will make your new outdoor living space uniquely yours.  Because your project is custom designed, you will have a wide selection of materials to choose from such as pressure-treated southern yellow pine, exotic hardwoods, composite materials and low maintenance materials like Azek, and more.

Our design consultation is always free, so let Archadeck visit  your home  soon.  You’ll be on your way to the custom designed project that best enhances your home, your ideas, and your budget.

Screened porch for Relaxation.

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Top 5 Reasons to Build a Screened Porch in Greensboro, Winston Salem, and High Point NC

Archadeck Screened Porch

Thinking of building a screened porch this year but unsure?  These are crazy financial  times and many folks question if a home improvement will add to a home’s  ROI(return on investment).  The fact is;  most of us will stay in our current home longer than ever before.  Improving your home and adding quality to your life is a good thing.  The climate in our part of NC is ideal for a screened porch( don’t yell at me, I know winter is holding tight).  The calendar reads March and Spring is official on March 20 and summer will rush in. Believe it and read my humble top 5 reasons to build a screened porch this year.   

  1. Relaxation. Step outside.  Sit down and enjoy the outdoors.
  2. Shade.  Cool air under the ceiling fan.
  3. Nature sounds.  No bugs particularly the flying kind.
  4. Fresh air.  Not recycled AC.
  5. Quality of  life.  Improved.

There are lots of other reasons and I could go on.  I’ll just say Archadeck is the largest builder of screened porches in the nation and we design screened porches that fit your lifestyle and the architecture of your home.The 6th reason might be Archadeck of the Piedmont Triad is offering a fabulous special offer on our website.  Check it out and give us a call.  We aim to get that quality of life improved.    

Screen porch for relaxation.