Can an attached car port be converted to a screened porch?

by Gail
(Charleston, WV)

QUESTION:Can an attached car port be converted to a screened porch? The car port is oblong and has a side door leading to the house. I am handicapped and don't drive so it is wasted space. Have been grappling with this issue for months!

ANSWER: Gail, so glad you visited our site and contacted us for assistance. Short answer is - yes, it definitely can become a screen porch!

Assuming that your roof, existing columns, and floor are all in good repair, the screening part should not be any issue. This should make a really nice area for you and here are a few options.

Screens only option: There are several products on the market that can turn almost any area like yours into a screened porch. Take a look at this "walls only" kit information where there's a link directly to their online store.

You would have to order the kit and then either install the screens yourself or hire a contractor or handy-man to install them for you. The screen panels will fit between your existing car port columns. Can be done in less than a day!

Three season screen porch option: I think you'll really like this option also. Consider turning your space into a three season room. This is also easy but a bit more expensive than the screens only option - well worth it if you can afford it.

Check out this product - ezebreeze screen porch windows. This can be done as a do-it-yourself project or you can hire a contractor to install them. There's a link on that page to the distributor also.

Screen Panel Option: Another option is to have a local contractor build and install screen panels that fit between your existing columns.

Along with your screens or screen/windows options, also consider your flooring. I recommend you investigate interlocking deck tiles. This is a really easy way to convert a concrete floor (assuming your carport is concrete) to a very durable and beautiful floor.

Let us know if we can be of further assistance and please take some before and after photos if you convert your carport - we know you'll love a screened porch again!