With the rear of house facing due south and few mature trees within sight, the baked in the sun most of the day and were eaten by mosquitoes at night. Relief from both sun and bugs was of high priority for this project.

Simultaneously with construction of a new front porch, the customers also wanted to create a new outdoor space in the rear of the home. A roofed structure, screening to protect against the bugs, some level of privacy, and a fireplace to unwind at the end of the day were on the must-have list.

With a nicely shaded back yard and patio already, the homeowner desired a bit more outdoor space that was protected from the rain and mosquitoes. A longer term goal with short-term construction implications was to convert this space into at least a three-season room if not a fully climate-controlled space.