What is involved in enclosing a deck?

Answer by  thelostone (1457)

Inclosing a deck is relatively simple. All you have to do is extend the roof from your house. Once thats done its a simple matter of putting up a frame around the sides and decideing if you want it closed in with wood or screening. It can be accomplished in the matter of a few hours with the right materials.

Answer by  martshtml (300)

You are going to want to consult a professional. Depending on how you wanted to go about it will dictate what kind of plan you will need. So get with a contractor.

Answer by  SteveW (120)

Pre-planning is most important. You need to draw up plans and have these approved before you can get the proper permits to do the construction. There are different considerations is you are extending your living space from inside or if you are simply adding a roof or screening in a deck. Consult a professional before starting.

Answer by  Brandydog (631)

I depends on the type of enclosure. Glass, although expensive, is actually very easy to install. In this case you just need a frame and the glass pannels.

Answer by  cwalker0 (190)

The place to start would be to get a plan from online or at a hardware store. It would be best to consider the amount of enclosure that you are trying to accomplish. If you want it to be completely closed in; consider metal. If light is what you are after an alternative could be plastic with a wood structure.

Answer by  calcutta (168)

Its a pretty big project, that I would not recommend to someone who doesn't have significant experience. Since it is critical that your deck enclosure doesn't fall down on someone, you have to do it properly. It's probably best to hire a company that specializes in this.

Answer by  SAIKO (10)

Pre-planning is most important. You need to draw up plans and have these approved before you can get the proper permits to do the construction. There are different considerations is you are extending your living space from inside or if you are simply adding a roof or screening in a deck.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

It all depends on what kind of enclosure you want to put on the deck that is very hard to answer there is a huge amount of work involved in enclosing one you also will have to make sure the bank account can handle it they are very expensive good luck.

Answer by  worker49 (37)

You first need to ensure that the deck is clean and free from splinters, then measure the space, purchase the appropriate materials, gather your tools and set to work.

Answer by  aracnophobic (116)

You need to find a good quantity of wood and cut it in uniform shapes and then connect them with each other.