A covered deck can be a great place for outdoor living and protects you from most weather. Uninvited guests such as flies and mosquitoes can make this space far less enjoyable, however. One way to keep out such pests is to install a screen around your deck. Because the deck is already covered, you only need to add the walls and a door. This requires a certain level of skill and building knowledge but can be accomplished by an experienced do-it-yourselfer. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Build the door. Determine where the door will go, and build a door frame attaching supports the existing structure. Be sure the frame is square and level so the door will operate correctly. Hang the door in the frame.
2. Build wall panels. Frame a simple box structure out of four 2x4s for each section of wall. Add 2x4 studs at regular intervals to help protect the screen. The studs do not need to be 16 inches apart like regular walls; 24 to 36 inches should be sufficient. Be sure the panels are square, and fit them into the openings. Make sure there are no gaps around the edges.
3. Attach the screen to the wall panels. With the panels laying flat, unroll the screen fabric across each panel. Allow enough overlap to fold around the sides, and cut to fit. Staple one side in place, and stretch the fabric across, pulling tightly to be sure there are no wrinkles. Staple the other side in place, and staple into the studs to secure the fabric.
4. Fit each panel into place. Check to be sure everything fits and is installed levelly. Attach with nails or screws into the existing structure.
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