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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It has the same code as the house. For slab and roof. It doesn't matter if yourenputting drywall on or screens. [/quote]

Okay but how exactly does this affect/explain the price?  Are there really expensive things that have to be done in order to meet code, and what are they/how much do they cost?[/quote]

What makes building an enclosed addition expensive? Foundation and structural support for walls and roof, construction of and covering the roof and tying it all into your existing structure.  The structure has to meet the same code as building a new enclosed space, and in some areas, the codes are even more strict because an open covered space can be more susceptible to wind damage (the wind comes under the roof and creates “lift”).  If it is attached to and become part of your house, it isn’t like building a flimsy shed or gazebo, it has to be built to the same standard as the house.

Just like building a small enclosed room addition is not very cost effective per sq ft, building a screened in porch isn’t either. You may be able to get the cost down a bit if you combine it with another addition — e.g., pouring a slab that is twice as big isn’t twice as much, the electrician can do the work at the same time as the rest of the project, etc. [/quote]

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