Already a nice size deck....for baking in the afternoon sun and getting eaten by mosquitoes!  An uncovered deck in the central Virginia summer can often be more of a curse than a blessing.   A screened room, however, extends the usability of such a space from maybe three months to upwards of nine or even ten.  Often overlooked when contemplating screened spaces is the need for a convenient place for outdoor grilling.  That must also be addressed.

Navigating steps to a second-floor bedroom and bathroom are a less than ideal scenario for any of us as we get into our golden years.  Simply stated, the goal of this project was to create a first-floor master suite.

Protection from mosquitoes!!  Nearly twenty nears after initial construction, the only ones getting enjoyment out of the existing 10 x 14 deck were a virtual civilization of mosquitoes.  The homeowners simply desired the ability to take back their yard to those who make the monthly payments on the place to begin with!

The challenge of this renovation was to design an all-season living space to replace the large, seldom used, elevated brick patio. The patio was over an unfinished basement with moisture problems.