Screened Porch Installation in Austin, TX | Frontier Outdoor Builders

Photo for Austin homeowners: screen mesh being stapled into a new screened porch frame — Around Austin, screened porch work often looks like this: screen mesh being stapled into a new screened porch frame.

Local Conditions That Shape Screened Porch Installation in Austin

Austin splits along I-35: rocky Hill Country limestone to the west and Blackland Prairie clay to the east. Winter Storm Uri in February 2021 brought days of hard freeze across Central Texas. West of I-35, Austin sits on Hill Country limestone that often needs a rock auger to set posts; east of I-35, Blackland Prairie clay swells and shrinks.

Many newer homes have small patios that can be extended into covered porches.
HOAs typically require approval for porch additions.

Screening an Existing Covered Patio in Austin

Check that the existing roof and posts are sound before screening; the frame relies on them.

Choosing Screen for Pets and Bugs

If your dog likes to push on the screens, pet-resistant mesh on the lower panels saves frequent repairs.

A crew raising posts and a beam for a covered back porch, typical of screened porch installation work around Austin — A crew raising posts and a beam for a covered back porch, a common sight on screened porch jobs around Austin.

Building a New Screened Porch

Ask about doors: a screen door that closes on its own keeps bugs out when people go in and out.

Fans, Lighting and Comfort

Bugs avoid moving air, so a ceiling fan does double duty on a screened porch: cooling and pest control.

Austin screened porch project: a finished backyard deck and covered patio lit at dusk — A finished backyard deck and covered patio lit at dusk, one of the situations this Austin guide covers.

Floors, Drainage and Wind-Driven Rain

Screens keep bugs out, not rain. In a storm, rain blows through, so the floor should slope slightly toward the outside and be made of materials that handle water: sealed concrete, tile, composite or treated wood. Furniture should be outdoor-rated.

Signs It's Time to Call in Austin

Wanting a sheltered outdoor room
Torn or sagging old screens
Mosquitoes keep you inside in the evening
Covered patio that's rarely used

Before You Call

Check HOA rules on screening
Note where pets and kids will use the space
Measure the porch openings
Decide on screen type

Getting Screened Porch Installation in Austin Started

Call 877-753-1892 and describe the project, your city and your timeline. You'll be pointed to a porch builder who works in Austin. Ask about scheduling, permits and how the job will be priced before work begins.

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Screened Porch Questions From Austin Homeowners

Will rain get into a screened porch?

Wind-driven rain can blow in, so floors should slope and furniture should be outdoor-rated.

What screen is best for pets?

Pet-resistant screen is much tougher than standard fiberglass mesh.

What should Austin homeowners know about screened porch projects?

A porch roof needs the same hail-resistant roofing as the house. Covered porches usually need a building permit. Round Rock, Pflugerville, Leander, Cedar Park, Georgetown and Hutto have grown rapidly, so many homes have builder-installed fences reaching the end of their first life.

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