The screened porch on this North Charleston home, located in the Park Circle neighborhood, was already a useful outdoor space, but its open screens offered limited protection when the weather changed. Express Sunrooms of Charleston added Eze-Breeze™ windows, also known as Express Porch Panels, to create a vinyl enclosure to give the homeowners more control over when and how they use the porch while keeping the natural light and backyard views they already enjoyed.

Since the existing porch structure and footprint worked well, there was no need to rebuild the space. The new panels were fitted within the existing openings, adding a layer of protection from rain, wind, pollen, and debris while maintaining the open feel of the original screened porch.

From Screened Porch to Vinyl Enclosure

Before the project, the porch relied on traditional screening between the existing posts. That worked well for keeping insects out, but still left the space exposed to blowing rain, pollen, cooler temperatures, and other Lowcountry weather.

The custom Eze-Breeze™ vinyl windows give the homeowners more control over the space. The finished enclosure maintains the porch’s connection to the backyard while adding another layer of protection between the seating area and the outdoors. White framing was also used to coordinate with the home’s existing trim, helping the finished enclosure look like a natural extension of the house rather than an addition that was installed later.

A Porch Built for More Than Perfect Weather

For homeowners in North Charleston, enclosing an existing screened porch can be a practical alternative to starting over with a completely new addition. If the roof and porch structure are already in place, Express Porch Panels can build on what is there and make the space useful during more of Charleston’s changing weather.

Express Sunrooms of Charleston can install custom Eze-Breeze™ windows and vinyl enclosures in just one day throughout North Charleston and the surrounding Charleston area, with each system sized around the existing porch rather than forcing the space to fit a standard configuration.

Ready to Get More Use Out of Your Screened Porch?

If you have an existing screened porch that you would like to use during more of the year, contact Express Sunrooms of Charleston to learn more about Express Porch Panels and vinyl enclosure options for your home.