New Screen Porches
Screen Porch Installation in Alpharetta, GA for Covered Porches
Nelson Aluminum Products Inc builds new screen porch enclosures for homeowners across north metro Atlanta. For screen porch installation in Alpharetta, GA and nearby towns, call (678) 640-3405 for a free estimate.
- 40 YearsIn Business
- Owner-RunBy Russ Henderson
- 9 TownsAcross North Atlanta
Signs Your Open Porch Is Ready for Screens
Most homeowners call us when a covered porch looks great but rarely gets used. An open porch in north Georgia invites mosquitoes on summer evenings, leaves in the fall and a coat of yellow pollen every spring. A screened porch enclosure keeps the shade and the breeze while shutting out most of what makes the space hard to enjoy. If any of these sound familiar, your home is a good candidate for screen porch installation in Alpharetta, GA or a nearby town.
- You skip evenings outside because of mosquitoes and gnats.
- Furniture and cushions collect leaves, twigs and debris.
- Pets or small children need a safe place to be outdoors.
- You want a dining or sitting area that feels like another room.
- The porch faces a wooded lot or a creek where bugs gather.
How It Works
Our Screen Porch Installation Process
A new enclosure starts with a conversation and ends with a porch you can use the same evening the work is finished. Every step is handled directly by our team, and you can ask questions at any point. If your city, county or homeowners association asks for a permit or design approval, raise it at the estimate so the plans you submit match the enclosure we build.
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Free Screen Porch Estimate by Phone
Call (678) 640-3405 and tell us about the porch: its size, how it is covered and how you plan to use it. We set up a time to see it in person.
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Measuring and Planning the Enclosure
We measure every opening, look at the posts, floor and ceiling, and talk through door placement and screen options so the layout fits the way you live.
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Building the Screen Enclosure
The aluminum framing goes up around your existing structure, the screen is stretched and secured, and the door is hung so it opens and closes cleanly.
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Final Look at the Finished Porch
When the work is done, we check each panel and the door with you and answer any questions about caring for the new screens.
Custom Screen Porch Enclosure Design
No two porches are built alike, so every custom screen porch enclosure we install is planned around the structure you already have. Posts may be spaced unevenly, floors may slope gently for drainage and ceilings vary in height from one end of a porch to the other. We measure each opening on its own rather than forcing a standard panel size into a space it was never meant for.
Door placement matters as much as the screen itself. Some homeowners want a door that opens straight to the yard, others want one near the grill or the steps down to the patio, and some porches need two. We also look at where the enclosure meets the house siding, brick or stone so the edges close tightly and insects have no easy way in.
The finished enclosure should look like it belongs to the house. Aluminum framing stays light and slim, which keeps the view open and lets the porch read as part of the home instead of an add-on. During the estimate we can talk about how the frame lines up with your posts and railings so the openings look even from the yard.
Screen Options for a Screened Porch Enclosure
The screen you choose shapes how the porch feels day to day. Standard fiberglass insect screen is the familiar choice for porches and does a good job keeping out mosquitoes, flies and gnats while letting air move through freely.
For homeowners who care most about the view, we offer Phifer BetterVue insect screen. It uses a smaller yarn than standard screen, which improves visibility and lets more light through, and it is flame retardant. It is fabricated the same way as standard fiberglass screen, so it works for porches as well as the window screens and screen doors around the rest of the house.
Ask about both screens at the estimate. Thinking about your own yard, trees and afternoon light is the easiest way to decide which one suits the porch.
How Much Does It Cost to Screen In a Porch?
The honest answer to how much does it cost to screen in a porch is that it depends on the porch. Screen porch cost is set mostly by the size of the space and the work it takes to frame each opening, and we quote every project after seeing it in person, free of charge.
- The total length of open wall to be screened.
- The height of each opening and how many there are.
- The number and placement of screen doors.
- The type of screen, such as standard fiberglass or Phifer BetterVue.
- The condition of the posts, floor and ceiling the frame attaches to.
Every quote for screen porch installation in Alpharetta, GA and the surrounding towns starts the same way, with a free visit to your home. If you also have window screens or a screen door to replace, mention them on the same call so we can look at everything in one visit.
Screened In Porch Builders Focused on Screens
Russ Henderson owns Nelson Aluminum Products Inc, which has served homeowners around Alpharetta and Greater Atlanta for 40 years. Screens are the whole business, from full porch enclosures to single window screens, so the details of framing, tension and fit get the attention they deserve.
You speak directly with the people who measure and build your porch, and every estimate is free. We work only on homes, which means our schedule is built around homeowners rather than large commercial jobs. When the porch is done, we can also handle the porch rescreening years down the road, and we can talk through a Florida style porch if you prefer a more open look. See every option on our screen services page.
Where We Work
Screen Porch Installation in Alpharetta, GA and North Metro Towns
Our shop is in Alpharetta, in northern Fulton County, and we install screen porches throughout the surrounding cities. Homes along the Chattahoochee River in Roswell see plenty of summer insects, and families near Lake Lanier in Cumming often want a shaded spot to relax after a day on the water.
We also build enclosures for homeowners in Canton, the Cherokee County seat, and in Marietta in Cobb County. Wherever you live in the north metro, the process and the free estimate are the same as for screen porch installation in Alpharetta, GA itself.
Screen Porch Installation Questions
Do I need a permit or HOA approval to screen in my porch?
Rules vary by city, county and neighborhood, so check with your local building department and your homeowners association before work begins. Many associations ask to see the planned look of a new enclosure, including frame color and door location. We can describe the layout and materials at the estimate so you have the details your application needs.
Can you screen in a covered porch that already has a roof?
Yes, a covered porch with an existing roof is the most common starting point for a new screen enclosure. The framing is fitted between the posts, floor and ceiling you already have. During the estimate we check that those surfaces are sound enough to anchor the frame, and we point out anything that should be repaired before the screen goes up.
How is a new screen porch installation different from rescreening?
Installation builds a complete enclosure on a porch that has never been screened, including the aluminum framing, the screen and the doors. Rescreening keeps an existing frame and replaces only the worn or torn screen inside it. If your porch already has a frame in good shape, rescreening is usually the simpler project, and we will tell you which one fits.
What should I think about before the free estimate visit?
Think about how you want to use the porch, where you want the door or doors, and whether pets will use the space. Note any spots where water collects or the floor slopes. If your homeowners association has guidelines on frame color, have them handy. These answers help us plan the enclosure and give you an accurate estimate in one visit.
Will a screened porch keep out spring pollen?
Insect screen is designed to stop mosquitoes, flies and larger debris such as leaves, and it does that well. Fine pollen grains are small enough to pass through most screen, so some dust will still settle on surfaces in spring. A screened porch stays far cleaner than an open one, and a quick rinse clears what does get in.
Start Your Project
Plan Your New Screened Porch With Russ
A covered porch you can use from spring through fall is one phone call away. Call Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, to set up a free estimate for a new enclosure on your home.