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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Screened porches are for people who don’t really like being outside in nature but like to pretend they do. We seriously considered adding one but ultimately realized we didn’t want to give up the deck space. We have young children and the deck is awesome for playing. Screened porch is just for like… sitting.[/quote]

That’s what I am worried about with a screened porch. It’s nice but it feels too…contained. And bugs can still get trapped in the screen porch. With a deck, they can’t. That’s my one concern! [/quote]

Do you all live in the DC area?

Mosquitos will plague you outdoors even if you do mosquito squad.   It's hot as hell in the direct sun and then you'll get eaten alive so see how often you use your outdoor space in the summer months in the DC area.  Just when it's cooling off and you might want to head out, that's the worst time of day for mosquitos.  It sucks.

Also, why can't children play on a screened in porch?  Mine do all the time.  If they'd like to move outside to "nature" they are capable of using the door handle and moving outside.  [/quote]

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