Space You Can Use Without the Bugs

Screened porch construction and repair services for homes in Northland and the Kansas City metro area.

Your deck or patio in Northland might have the layout and furniture for outdoor use, but mosquitoes and biting flies make it hard to stay outside for more than a few minutes during summer evenings. A screened porch solves that by enclosing the space with mesh that keeps insects out while still allowing airflow and visibility. Constructing KC, LLC designs and builds screened porches that integrate with your existing home structure, and repairs framing, screens, and roof components on porches that are damaged or outdated.

You get a porch built with materials selected for durability and visibility, from pressure-treated framing to screening that resists tearing and UV breakdown. The design takes into account how the porch connects to your home, where doors and windows make sense, and how much usable space you need for furniture and movement. Repairs address torn screens, rotted framing, and roof leaks that make the porch unusable or uncomfortable.

If you are planning a new screened porch or need repairs on an existing one in Northland, reach out to discuss layout and material options.

How a Screened Porch Gets Built or Fixed

Your screened porch starts with framing that supports the roof and holds the screen panels, built to connect seamlessly with your home's exterior walls and roofline. In Northland, screened porches are often added over existing decks or built as extensions of patios, with posts, beams, and rafters sized to carry the roof load. Screening is stretched tight and secured in aluminum or wood frames that can be replaced individually if damaged.

Once the porch is finished, you will notice you can leave the doors open without insects coming inside, the space stays cooler than full sun areas, and you can use the porch comfortably from spring through fall. The screened walls provide a sense of enclosure without blocking breezes or views.

Repairs focus on replacing torn or sagging screens, reinforcing or replacing rotted framing members, and fixing roof leaks that let water in during storms. Constructing KC, LLC evaluates the structure to determine whether repairs are sufficient or if sections need to be rebuilt to bring the porch back to full function.

What Homeowners Want to Know Before Starting

Questions usually focus on design flexibility, screen durability, and whether an existing deck or patio can be converted into a screened porch.

Can a screened porch be added to an existing deck?
Yes, if the deck frame is structurally sound and built to support the additional load of a roof and walls. Constructing KC, LLC inspects the deck and reinforces it if needed before adding the screened enclosure.
What type of screening lasts the longest?
Fiberglass and aluminum screening are both durable, with aluminum being more resistant to tearing and stretching. Pet-resistant screening is available if you have animals that lean or scratch against the panels.
How is a screened porch different from a sunroom?
A screened porch has mesh walls that allow airflow and is typically unheated, making it ideal for seasonal use. A sunroom has glass windows and is often climate-controlled for year-round use.
How long does it take to build a screened porch?
Most screened porches take one to three weeks to complete depending on size, design, and whether the structure is new or being added to an existing deck or patio. Weather and permitting can extend the timeline.
Why do screens sag or tear over time?
Screens sag when they lose tension or when the framing shifts, and they tear from impact, pet damage, or UV breakdown. Replacing individual panels restores the enclosure without needing to rebuild the entire porch.

Constructing KC, LLC builds and repairs screened porches throughout Northland and the surrounding Kansas City area, creating outdoor spaces that are comfortable and functional from spring through fall. If you are ready to add a screened porch or repair one that is no longer usable, contact us to discuss design and material options.