Finished at Last

We finally have finished the total rebuild of the back patio enclosure.  This remodel took much more time, effort, and most of all cost than either of us had thought, but we know that is is built far better than was the old structure.

Even though Rick was in pain from his back for much of the time he worked, he felt he had to get it complete so that we can have a new roof installed on the rest of the house. Only my sister-in-law Chris really can understand what it is like to live with an Anderson who is determined to finish a remodeling project.  We both are happy that the major build is now complete.

The new roof now covers the patio table so we can enjoy meals outdoors.
The treated lumber of the structure must dry for a while before we can paint it.

Thankfully, the patio is large enough to include room for the
double rocker loveseat and my tomato and bean plants in the pots.

This is the best that the screen door has ever fit on this patio porch.

The white vinyl covers for the screen tracks makes the porch complete.

In the end, since the boards are all screwed rather than nailed together, since the roof structure is more sturdy than the old structure, since the roof now has a drip edge all the way around, and since the screens and covers are all new, this structure should keep the bugs out and should last us for the next 20 years.  The roof is strong enough to withstand snow loads, the screens are strong enough to stay in place during the most harsh winds, and the door is now installed between two sturdy posts.  Our only regret is that we do not have an equally spacious and well-built structure at our home in Florida.  For now, though, we will be happy with what we have.

The time has come to sit back, relax, and enjoy the results of our labors.