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Screened Porches for Windward Homes in AlpharettaAlpharetta · Fulton County
Alpharetta: A screened porch turns part of the back of your house into a room you can use from spring evenings to cool fall mornings, without mosquitoes, pollen drifting onto the table or leaves blowing across the floor. For homes in Windward and the rest of Alpharetta, B&T Properties plans and builds screened porches as an extension of the house, not as an afterthought bolted to the siding. Owner-operated, with a free written estimate.
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Homeowner guide · Alpharetta
Screened porch in Windward, Alpharetta
Windward homeowners in Alpharetta tend to care about how a porch looks from the yard and from inside, so we focus on proportions, finishes and sightlines as much as on structure.
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Decide how you will use the room first
Before anyone talks about posts or screen mesh, it helps to be honest about what the porch is for. A porch built for morning coffee for two can be compact and simple. A porch meant to hold a dining table, a sofa grouping and a ceiling fan needs more depth, more headroom and planning for outlets and lighting. The use decides the size, and the size decides almost everything else.
We ask where the door from the kitchen or family room lands, where you want the table, whether a grill will sit just outside the screen and whether pets will use a screen door to the yard. Those details shape the layout more than any style choice does, and they are much easier to settle on paper than after the framing is up.
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Tying a new porch roof into an existing Alpharetta home
The hardest part of a screened porch is usually where its roof meets your house. A gable roof, a shed roof or a hip roof each tie in differently, and the right one depends on your existing roof pitch, the windows on the back wall and how much height you have under the eaves. A porch roof that looks like it was always part of the house is the goal.
Many Alpharetta homes, whether single-family houses in established neighborhoods or newer construction, have back walls with windows, vents or a second-story overhang that limit where a roof can attach. We look at those limits on site, explain the options that actually fit and show you how each one changes the look from the yard and the light inside the house.
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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Building over an existing deck or starting new
If you already have a deck, it is natural to ask whether we can simply screen it in. Sometimes that works, but a roof adds weight and wind load that a deck framed only for foot traffic may not have been designed to carry. Posts, footings, beams and the ledger connection all need a close look before a roof goes on top of them.
Our Free Deck Health Check gives you a visit and written notes on the condition of the existing deck, so you know whether it can become the floor of a porch or whether parts of the framing need to be rebuilt first. Either answer is useful, and knowing it early keeps the porch plan realistic.
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Screens, floors and the details you touch every day
Screen mesh comes in different weaves and strengths. Standard mesh keeps insects out and lets air move freely, while heavier pet-resistant mesh holds up better to claws and kids. The screen system itself can be simple framed panels or a track system that makes replacing a torn section easier later on. We walk you through what each choice means for maintenance.
Floors can be wood decking, composite decking or a sealed surface, and each feels different underfoot and handles water blowing in during a storm differently. We also plan the small things that make a porch pleasant: a screen door that closes quietly, a threshold that does not trip anyone and ceiling fan placement that actually reaches where people sit.
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Windward HOA review and Alpharetta permits
Many Alpharetta communities have HOAs with architectural review for outdoor structures, and a roofed porch is the kind of change those committees usually want to see. If you live in Windward, Broadlands or another community with review, tell us your neighborhood at the start and we will plan the approval timeline with you, including drawings and material notes the committee may ask for.
The City of Alpharetta handles building permits through its permitting portal, and trees on the property can be part of the review when a project affects a specimen tree. Alpharetta also has stream buffer rules that generally keep buffer areas undisturbed. We tell you what your address needs up front, so nothing in the plan depends on a guess.
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How the estimate and visit work
Breno visits in person to measure the back of the house, look at the roofline and the yard, and talk through how you want to use the space. That conversation turns into a free written estimate that spells out the roof style, framing, screen system, flooring and any electrical work, so you can compare options line by line.
Once the porch is finished, we stand behind our finished work for a full year. If something we built does not perform the way it should, you call us and we come back to look at it. That applies across Alpharetta and in nearby Milton, Roswell and Johns Creek.
Straight answers
Alpharetta homeowner questions
Can a porch roof tie into a Windward home that has a second-story window right above the deck?
Often yes, but the roof style may need to change. A lower-pitch shed roof can sometimes clear a window that a gable would block. We check the clearances on site and show you which roof shapes actually fit.
Should the porch floor be the same level as the kitchen floor?
Keeping the porch close to the interior floor level makes it feel like part of the house and reduces tripping. The exact step depends on the door threshold and the existing framing, which we review during the visit.
Is pet-resistant screen worth it if we have a dog that scratches at doors?
Usually yes for the lower panels and the screen door. Heavier mesh holds up better to claws. Some homeowners use it only where the dog reaches and standard mesh elsewhere to keep the view open.
Can we add a ceiling fan and lights to a new screened porch?
Yes. We plan fan placement, light fixtures and outlets with the framing so wiring runs neatly. Electrical work is listed separately in the estimate so you can see what it adds.
What happens to the landscaping next to the back of the house during construction?
Footings and framing need access, so plants right against the house may be disturbed. We point out what is likely to be affected before work starts so you can move or protect anything you want to keep.
Will a screened porch make the inside of the house darker?
A roof over the back wall reduces direct sun on those windows. Roof pitch, ceiling height and skylight-style panels can soften that. We talk through the trade-off before you settle on a design.
Does a Windward screened porch need HOA approval before a city permit?
That depends on the association and the address, so it is worth confirming early. Many homeowners start the HOA submission first and the permit application once the design is settled. We help you prepare both.
How do screens hold up to pollen season in Alpharetta?
Pollen settles on screens and floors like any outdoor surface. A gentle rinse and a soft brush usually clean the mesh. Track systems make it easier to pull a panel for a deeper cleaning if you want to.
Can a screened porch later be converted to a glass-enclosed room?
Sometimes, but a glass room carries different framing, roofing and code considerations. If you think you may want that later, tell us now so the framing plan does not rule it out.
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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 Alpharetta is part of our regular service area.
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Thinking beyond the basics? Mention any of these at your free estimate and Breno will go over what makes sense for your home.
Stairs and landings
Wider steps, a landing, or a second set of stairs down to the yard.
Cover or screens
A roof or a screened section for shade and bug-free evenings.
Composite decking
Boards that resist rot and skip the yearly stain. Worth pricing in at the start.
Lighting
Low-voltage LED lights on stairs, posts or under the rail cap for evenings outside.
Written warranty
1-year workmanship warranty
One year, in writing, on our labor from the completion date. If our own workmanship is why something fails, B&T Properties makes it right at no cost to you. Materials fall under the manufacturer’s warranty; wear, weather, misuse, neglect and third-party work are not covered. Request service in writing.
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