Covered Porches and Screened Porches in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Decks & Outdoor Carpentry

Covered Porches and Screened Porches

Front porches, back porches and screened rooms framed with timber ceilings, columns and railings you will use all year.

A porch is a room that belongs to the neighborhood and the family. A front porch welcomes visitors, and a screened back porch lets you enjoy summer evenings without bugs. Both need a roof, solid framing and details that match the house.

We frame porch floors and roofs, build columns and railings, install beadboard or timber ceilings, add screens with removable panels and trim everything to match the house. We coordinate with roofers, electricians and masons for fans, lights and fireplaces. Porches are used in every season, so we think about the sun angle, prevailing rain and the view from inside the house. A few small choices, such as the ceiling height, the roof pitch and the screen layout, change how the finished space feels.

Roof and structure

A porch roof must tie into the house roof or stand alone, with proper beams and posts. We detail the connection so it sheds water and stays solid.

Columns, railings and ceilings

Tapered columns, square posts, balusters and beadboard define a porch's style. We build to match craftsman, farmhouse or traditional homes.

Screens that last

Screen systems should be easy to remove for cleaning and storage. We build framed panels that fit tightly and hold up.

Floors and drainage

Porch floors need a slight slope and the right boards. We choose materials and fastening for good drainage.

What is included

  • A site visit and style conversation
  • Footings and floor framing
  • Columns, beams and roof framing
  • Ceilings, screens and railings
  • Trim, lighting and finish
  • Final walk-through
Before and after

See the transformation.

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After: a front entrance with a covered timber porch with square columns, a beadboard ceiling and rocking chairsBefore: a front entrance with a plain concrete stoop with a thin metal rail and no roofBeforeAfter
Bare stoop becomes a timber porch. From a plain concrete stoop with a thin metal rail and no roof to a covered timber porch with square columns, a beadboard ceiling and rocking chairs.
Why it works

What you get with Porches and Screened Porches

Matched to the house

Rooflines, columns and trim.

Solid porch framing

Footings, beams and roof tie-ins.

Beadboard and timber ceilings

Warm, finished overhead.

Screen systems

Removable framed panels.

Fans and lighting

Wiring planned in.

Trim and finish

Painted or stained.

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How it works

Our process, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Consult and measure

    We listen, walk the space and measure carefully, then talk through ideas, budget and timing.

  2. 02

    Design and quote

    We sketch or draw the work, choose materials and give you a written scope and price.

  3. 03

    Materials and permits

    We order lumber, hardware and finishes and handle permits when the job needs them.

  4. 04

    Build and install

    Framing, trim, cabinets or decks go in with careful cuts and clean, protected work areas.

  5. 05

    Finish and detail

    Filling, sanding, caulking and finishing give every joint and line a crisp final look.

  6. 06

    Walk through and enjoy

    We walk the finished work with you, adjust anything that needs it and leave the site clean.

Questions

Porches and Screened Porches FAQ

Can you screen in an existing porch?

Yes. We frame screen panels to fit between the posts and add a door.

Can you add a porch to my house?

Yes. We design the roof tie-in carefully and match your existing trim.

What ceiling is best?

Beadboard, tongue-and-groove or timber ceilings are popular and hold up well when sealed.

Can you add a fireplace to a porch?

Yes, with the right framing and clearances, coordinated with a mason or gas installer.

Can you convert a porch into a sunroom?

Often, with windows or panels. The structure and rules must allow it.

Next step

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