Outdoor Space You Can Use Without the Bugs

Screened porches and covered patios built for homes in Wilkesboro, Elkin, Mount Airy, and Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

If you avoid your patio in Winston Salem during summer because mosquitoes and other insects make it uncomfortable to sit outside, a screened porch gives you the same outdoor air and views without the constant swatting and retreating indoors. You can eat, read, or relax outside without applying repellent or lighting citronella candles every time you open the door. The screen keeps insects out while letting airflow through, which is especially useful during humid months when sitting inside feels stuffy.

Walker and Sons Building constructs screened porches and covered patios that attach to your home or stand as separate structures, depending on your lot and how you want to access the space. We frame the structure, install a roof that ties into your existing roofline or sits independently, and fit screen panels into the framing to enclose the area. Covered patios provide overhead protection from sun and rain without full screening, which works if you want shade and weather cover but do not need insect barriers.

If you want to add a screened porch or covered patio to your Winston Salem home, contact us to discuss the size, roof style, and level of enclosure that fits your property.

How Screening and Roof Coverage Change Outdoor Use

We start by determining the footprint and height of the structure based on your existing patio or the area you want to enclose in Winston Salem. The roof is framed and attached to your house using ledger boards and flashing, or it is built as a freestanding structure with its own support posts. We install rafters, sheathing, and roofing material that matches or complements your home, then frame openings for screen panels or leave sections open depending on your design preference.

Once the porch or patio is finished, you will notice you can sit outside during peak mosquito hours without being bitten, and rain no longer forces you to move furniture or abandon outdoor plans. The roof blocks direct sun, which lowers the temperature underneath and keeps the space usable during the hottest part of the day. Screen panels can be removed or replaced if damaged, and the structure provides a transition zone between your indoor living area and the open yard.

We also plan for electrical wiring if you want ceiling fans, outlets, or lighting, and we ensure proper drainage around the foundation to prevent water pooling under the roof. The framing is treated for moisture resistance, and the screen mesh is sized to block most insects while allowing airflow. Construction time varies based on size and whether the porch is attached or freestanding, but most projects are completed within two to three weeks.