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What is a ballpark figure on turning a screen porch into a 3 season room?
I don't want to waste time getting free estimates if I'm not close to having enough money. The existing screen porch is built on posts -- the floor boards have spaces between them , the ceiling and roof are existing, 2 walls are against the house so no work there.
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You can do this fairly cheaply, and quick. You can spend more and get the space insulated. Or you can break the project up into stages, to be done when you can afford it.
Basically, you need to 'wall in' two sides of a post and beam structure. If you simply screw siding on top of the posts, and maybe add some 2X4 studs (16" oc) for sturdiness, this is a job that can be done in a day. Assuming you want windows, you'll need to acquire the windows before you add those 2X4's, and build the frames to set them in. Whatever the measurements of the window, build the frame 1/2" bigger in both dimensions.
When doing siding, start with the bottom piece, and before putting the next one on, lay a thick bead of sealant where the pieces overlap. Use screws, not nails.
If you use recycled lumber, windows, door, you'll pay a lot less than using new.
Covering the floor would be the next step. There are so many different options. Check out a book from your library on laying floors. Pick the flooring you like/can afford. Follow directions. Laying a floor is not rocket science. The key is to make it level, and keeping it on the square.
The last step would be adding interior walls, to cover up the inside of the siding.
There's so much you didn't say about your project, that it is difficult to offer meaningful advice.
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