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Screened Porch Building Around St Ives in Johns CreekJohns Creek · Fulton County
Johns Creek: A screened porch turns the back of a Johns Creek home into a room you can use from spring through fall without swatting mosquitoes or wiping pollen off the table. On wooded, gently rolling lots near the city's stream corridors, it is often the single change that makes the outdoors feel livable every evening. Owner-operated, with a free written estimate.
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Homeowner guide · Johns Creek
Screened porch in St Ives, Johns Creek
Homeowners around St Ives in Johns Creek usually want one thing from a porch: a comfortable place to linger after dinner, which guides our choices on roof, screens, flooring and lighting.
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Why Screens Change How You Use the Yard
Wooded lots and nearby creeks bring shade and a sense of privacy, but they also bring insects. An open deck may sit empty at dusk for exactly that reason. Screens let you keep the breeze and the view while keeping bugs and most falling leaves outside.
A roof over the space adds shelter from summer storms and harsh afternoon sun. Together, the roof and screens create an outdoor room for morning coffee, family dinners or a quiet evening that does not depend on perfect weather.
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Converting a Deck or Building From Scratch
Many homeowners start with an existing deck and ask whether it can be screened in. Sometimes it can, but adding a roof and walls changes the loads on the frame and footings. We look closely at the posts, beams and house connection before recommending a conversion.
If the existing deck is not strong enough, or is near the end of its life, building a new porch structure from the footings up is often the cleaner path. We explain the trade-offs and offer a Free Deck Health Check with written notes if you want a clear picture of the deck you have now.
How it works
Five steps. No surprises.
Call, text, or send the form
Tell us what is going on: a new deck, a repair, or “not sure yet.” We reply the same day.
Free on-site visit
Breno looks at the deck or the yard himself, measures, and goes over your options with you.
Written estimate
Scope, materials and price come in writing, so you know the plan before anything starts.
Schedule and permits
We agree on a start date and confirm any city, county or HOA requirement for your address first.
Build and final walk-through
Breno is on the job, and we go over the finished work with you before we call it done.
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Roof Lines That Belong on the House
A porch roof should look like it was always part of the home. Depending on your rear elevation, a gable, shed or hip roof may tie in most naturally. We study the existing rooflines, window placement and trim so the new roof does not block light or look like an afterthought.
Inside, ceiling finishes like tongue-and-groove boards and a fan make the space feel finished and comfortable. We plan wiring paths for lights, fans and outlets early so they can be hidden in the framing rather than added later.
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Screen Systems, Doors and Floors
Screen panels can be framed traditionally or installed with track systems that make replacement easier if a panel is damaged. Heavier pet-resistant screen is an option for homes with dogs or cats. Doors should be placed for easy flow to the yard and the grill.
Floors can be pressure-treated wood, composite or another surface suited to a covered space. Composite resists moisture and is easy to clean. Knee walls at the base of the screens can add durability and a more finished look.
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HOA Review, Stream Buffers and Permits
Many larger Johns Creek subdivisions are HOA-managed, and several country-club communities, including the area around St. Ives Country Club, have design review. Getting drawings and finish selections together early keeps the approval step on track.
Johns Creek also limits building near streams with an undisturbed buffer plus an added setback, and it controls tree removal. Permits are handled by the city's Community Development division. What applies depends on your address, so we confirm it before work is scheduled.
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Planning Your Porch With Us
Breno visits in person to look at the house, the yard and any existing deck, and to hear how you plan to use the porch. You receive a free written estimate describing the roof, framing, screens, floor and finishes.
We keep you informed throughout the build and ask before any change to the plan. When the porch is finished, we stand behind our finished work for a full year.
Straight answers
Johns Creek homeowner questions
Can my existing deck near St. Ives Country Club be screened in?
Possibly. Adding a roof and screens increases loads, so we check the deck frame, footings and house connection before recommending a conversion.
How do you pick a porch roof shape that suits a Johns Creek home?
It depends on your rear elevation and existing rooflines. Gable, shed and hip roofs each suit different homes, and we sketch options before deciding.
When should wiring for porch fans and lights be decided?
Yes. We plan wiring paths during framing so fans, lights and outlets can be built in neatly.
Is there a screen that stands up to pets?
Yes. Heavier pet-resistant screen holds up better to claws and paws than standard screen.
What flooring works on a screened porch?
Composite is popular because it resists moisture and cleans easily. Wood is also an option and can be finished to match nearby decks.
Will a porch roof make my kitchen darker?
It can if it covers windows. We look at window placement and roof pitch to keep as much light as possible.
Can I add a knee wall under the screens?
Yes. A low wall at the base adds durability, protects screens from furniture and gives a more finished look.
Does a stream on my lot affect where a porch can go?
It can. Johns Creek stream buffers and setbacks limit building near creeks. We check where those fall on your lot before design.
Do you build screened porches in Alpharetta, Milton and Cumming?
Yes. We build porches across Johns Creek, near Medlock Bridge Road and Jones Bridge Road, and in Alpharetta, Milton and Cumming.
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What the neighbors are saying
These are verified Google reviews from B&T customers.
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“The quality of the work was exceptional. The team was friendly, responsive, and made sure everything was done right. I would definitely recommend B&T Properties.”
★★★★★
“Breno F. is an incredible man. He helped my aging mother when no one else would and went the extra mile with a complex home repair. His work is meticulous and his follow through is commendable. He is a good man with a great heart. Highly recommended!”
Who’s doing the work
About B&T Properties
You deal with the owner. Breno visits, quotes and oversees the work, and the crew brings more than ten years of deck experience between them. B&T carries General Liability insurance, and Johns Creek is part of our regular service area.
Upgrades
Add-ons to consider
Planning a project in Johns Creek? Bring up any of these at your free estimate. Changes are easier to plan on paper than on a finished deck.
Multi-level layouts
Step down a sloped yard with separate levels for dining and lounging.
Composite decking
Low-maintenance boards in a range of colors, priced next to wood so you can compare.
Cover or screens
Shade, rain cover or screens, planned in from the start.
Railing styles
Aluminum, composite or wood railing, from classic balusters to a cleaner, low-profile look.
Written warranty
1-year workmanship warranty
Our labor carries a written one-year warranty counted from the finish date: if our workmanship is the cause, we repair it free. The warranty excludes faulty materials (the maker’s warranty applies), ordinary wear, storm damage, misuse, skipped upkeep and other contractors’ work. Send claims in writing.
Free written estimate
Tell Breno about your Johns Creek deck — free and in writing.
No call center, no sales rep — the person who answers is the person who does the work.