Using wood in an outdoor
environment is always a challenge. In the construction of this
porch/sunroom, here’s how The Porch Company addressed the issue. They
sloped the porch floor slightly and ran the flooring parallel to the
slope and allowed for drainage with hidden grooves unde the screen
panels. The panels are held 1/4" off the floor with the gap left open on
the interior and closed on the exterior with a piece of trim. The gap
under the panel is screened to block insect entry. Tongue and groove
products were used on the ceiling, floor, and panel construction. The
panels are stopped in place using a 3/4" X 3/4" strip on either side and
are not nailed into place. The panels are then free to float allowing
for expansion and contraction. The panels were constructed using butt
joints with biscuit joiners to avoid mitred connections that ten to open
up with changes in humidity.
2020 National Award
