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.

The previous architectural design of the home provided no protection for front door guests entering the house. Front door trim, jambs, and siding were badly water damaged.

With an aging parent on her way from California to Richmond and a new home a little more than six months old, the customer was faced with the need for a small space that her mother could retire to that was convenient to her bedroom.