Part III - How to Build a Screen Porch - Roof, Paint, and Electrical Requirements

By Tim Carter
©1993-2008 Tim Carter

Summary: The final construction phase of your screen porch is here! Matching your roof to the roof pitch of your home is recommended. Plan ahead for electrical needs in your new "outdoor" haven, and think ahead, as well, on the finish of your screen porch. Paint the wood before you assemble, and you will save yourself many headaches...and unwanted embellishment on your face!

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Tanya Sensabaugh
24 Mar 2008, 21:19

Dear Tim: We have stained new (eastern) redwood T&G planks and installed them on our porch ceilings. We were advised to use CWFUV sealer which we believe to be overkill since it will not be exposed to sun or rain. Any advice on a sealer for just this area?

AsktheBuilder
25 Mar 2008, 07:36

Tanya,
I personally would not use anything. They are protected from water and sun! If you have to use something, go read all of my Deck-Sealing columns to discover what I like. It will really be worth your while.

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