Evolution of the Screen Porch

We caught one of our new members, Casa Decks of SE Virginia, reminiscing and wanted to share it with you. I especially liked the last part about your porch being a second living room, because that is exactly how I feel about mine:

Looking back over the last 15+ years that Casa Decks has been building decks and screen rooms in Suffolk, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach; we have noticed a distinct evolving of screen porches to true outdoor living rooms (screen porches to screen rooms).

When we first started building, the standard screen room had open rafters, was constructed using pressure treated wood with stretched screen, and had a ceiling fan centered over a patio table. Often they were low pitch shed roofs without gutters. If the interior ceilings were finished, they were normally without insulation and covered with plywood or T-111.

Fast forward to today and the patio furniture has given way to padded wicker furniture with accent rugs. Ceilings are now cathedral, insulated, and covered with t&g; wood or vinyl. The ceiling fan has remained, but may now be remote controlled with recessed lights on a dimmer circuit replacing the schoolhouse light fixture on the fan.

Ease of maintenance has become standard with no exposed wood, use of aluminum or vinyl tracked screening systems, and the ceiling insulated for both sound and heat factors. Care is now taken to match the architectural style of the home and matching the trim (soffit, fascia, gutters, etc.). This trend has continued, in that a large percentage now has matching brick skirting and use tongue and groove porch flooring

The trend as we have seen it is from the porch to a true outdoor living room. More photos of screen rooms can be seen at www.casadecks.com.

Special March Events - Nationwide

March concerts include blues/rocker Eric Clapton, American rock band Bon Jovi, Grammy Award winner Taylor Swift, Canadian singer-songwriter and actor Michael Buble, musician John Mayer, Rap and R&B legend Jay-Z, Up-beat Pop sensation Black Eyed Peas and American recording artist, musician and actress Alicia Keys.

College basketball's NCAA March Madnessbegins in March with 65 teams and ends in April with the Final Four teams dueling for the championship.

On March 13th, Manny Pacquiao vs.Joshua Clottey is the main event for the first boxing match ever to be held at the Cowboys' new stadium. Additionally in March, UFC 111, with St-Pierre vs Hardy, is sure to be entertaining.

Baseball's spring training begins March 3rd for both the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues.

Plays opening on Broadway in March include a black comedy, The Behanding with Christopher Walken as well as revival of the The Miracle Worker, the story of Helen Keller. Also opening in March, from director Twyla Tharp, is a theatrical look at the songs of Frank Sinatra.

Auto Glass Repair Tips and Helpful Listings

If you need your cracked/broken windshield or window on your car repaired, this will require a trained professional. Having a cracked or chipped windshield repaired improperly can actually do damage to your car’s structural integrity. It is important to find the right repair company for you. Many auto repair shops will do the repair, but are not experienced at it. Some things to look for in an auto glass company are free estimates, certifications and warranties. Remember that you not only want your vehicle to look good, but you want to make sure the frame’s structural integrity is taken care of. For those of you who have a tight schedule, there are also mobile auto glass repair companies all over the USA.

When you contact an auto glass repair shop, be sure to ask for a free estimate; if they will work with your car insurance company; how long it will take; if they are nationally certified (check out the certification); and what type of guarantee they offer.

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We are hopeful that if you have an auto glass business, you will sign up with us for a free listing or membership and if you are looking for a repair, we hope that our directory will help you find what you are looking for in your area. Click here for an easy sign up!