Your porch has served you well for summer evenings and fall gatherings, but what if you could use that space year-round? After all, that’s a lot of living space and it would be nice if you could enjoy it without an entirely new addition to your home.
That’s why Medina homeowners are finding that porch remodeling projects are a great way to turn open-air or screened porches into three-season rooms or full sunrooms.
As experienced Medina porch builders, we guide homeowners through this transformation regularly. Here's what the process looks like from start to finish.
Step 1: Initial Consultation & Needs Assessment
You’ll start by meeting with your Archadeck designer to discuss your goals, budget, and intended use. It’s at this time that you’ll discuss whether your build is intended to be used as a family room, dining area, home office, or something else.
We encourage you to bring inspiration photos. Many Medina clients share Pinterest images with us, and we tailor those concepts to their home's architecture and footprint. It’s also a good idea to make a list of must-have features like heating systems, flooring materials, or lighting requirements.
Step 2: Site Evaluation & Measurements
Before we proceed with design, we check out the existing porch structure. This is when we examine framing, roofing, foundation, and drainage to make sure that it can support the additional requirements of an enclosed space. This determines whether your current structure provides a sound foundation or requires reinforcement first.
Step 3: Design & Material Selection
During this stage, you’ll work with your designer to finalize the enclosed porch design. It’s at this time that you’ll choose materials like flooring options (composite, tile, hardwood), window systems (insulated panels or glass), and climate control solutions for year-round comfort.
Step 4: Permitting & Approvals
Archadeck handles all building permits and compliance with local codes and HOA requirements. This prevents costly delays and protects your home's value, a fact which is especially important if you sell your property later.
Step 5: Structural Upgrades
Your existing porch may need reinforcement to support enclosed walls and additional loads. Archadeck's team, led by owner and construction engineer Patrick Sluss, calculates everything needed to make the space structurally sound. This might involve adding stronger joists, headers, or footings for safety and durability.
Step 6: Enclosure Installation
It’s at this time that we replace screens with insulated windows, glass panels, or storm windows that provide weather protection while maintaining natural light. Consider large sliding or French doors that let light in and make it easier to move from inside to outside. This step is one that really transforms your porch from seasonal space into a year-round room.
Step 7: Insulation & Climate Control
We’ll install insulation in walls and ceilings, then add climate control systems. HVAC integration, baseboard heating, fireplaces, or ceiling fans. This step makes the space comfortable during Ohio winters and improves overall energy efficiency.
Step 8: Electrical & Lighting
We then add outlets, lighting, and possibly entertainment wiring for TVs, speakers, or smart home integration. Archadeck's team, throughout this process, makes sure that all wiring is safe and code-compliant.
Step 9: Interior Finishing
This is when the subtler features like flooring, trim, wall finishes, ceiling treatments, and paint are installed. This plays a big role in marrying your 3 season room or sunroom with your existing interior space that matches your home's aesthetic.
Step 10: Final Inspection & Handover
Once all the building work is finished, we then conduct a final walkthrough, during which the space is confirmed to be fully finished and functional.
Step 11: Enjoy Your New Space
This is the fun part—furnish and decorate the space to make it part of your home! Your porch conversion is now complete and ready to provide comfort all year round.
Plus, your new livable space is backed by our warranty coverage for peace of mind.
Why Choose Professional Medina Porch Builders for Porch Conversions?
Porch remodeling requires more than just basic construction expertise. Three-season rooms and sunrooms require structural engineering calculations. Otherwise, there could be issues with proper load bearing calculations, insulation installation, electrical systems, and code compliance. Every step requires specialized knowledge, and that’s why working with experienced Medina porch builders is the best way to make sure your investment will provide long-term value and functionality.
Porch enclosure conversions done right can turn an underused seasonal space into a year-round living area that adds to both your daily life and your home's value. If you’re planning this project for 2026, now is the perfect time to lock in 2025 pricing and priority scheduling.
If this sounds good to you, call Patrick Sluss, our local Archadeck franchisee and master design consultant, for a no-obligation, complimentary design consultation.
You can connect with Patrick and his team of deck experts by calling 330-537-6412, or by clicking this link right here.
