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Open Porches & Covered Decks

Archadeck of Kansas City have been custom covered porch and deck builders throughout the area since 2001.

If you are considering adding a covered deck or porch to your Kansas City area home but find yourself undecided on the specific style of porch that might better suit your lifestyle, we can offer insight. What are some benefits of adding an open porch or covered deck versus a scree porch? In terms of style, some people prefer the simple charm of an open, covered porch over a screened-in porch.

Covered deck
Covered deck in Prairie Village KS

When function is a consideration, open porches allow for a better view from within and have a more open-air feel than a screened porch. An open porch is also easier to navigate if you often use it to get to your backyard, so ease of access is also a functional consideration. The functional ease of an open porch or covered deck does not mean that you lose usability inside your porch. To the contrary, Archadeck of Kansas City often builds custom covered porches to include the same amenities you would find in screen porches. For instance, your covered deck could include an outdoor fireplace, a finished ceiling, full electrical installation for lighting, fans, and more. Porches and decks are also versatile combination spaces, as you see in the photo below. They can host dual-purpose living areas, or be appointed an exclusive function, such as an outdoor TV room. You might find it enjoyable to host a movie night by your fireplace on crisp evenings.

covered porch with radiant heating and outdoor fireplace
Leawood KS covered porch with radiant heating and outdoor fireplace

Prairie Village KS Open Porch Ceiling Design

This open porch design in Prairie Village is a fair representation of the porch ceilings we often build at Archadeck of Kansas City. Here, you will find a beautiful tongue and groove finish that extends to the home’s exterior wall, installed radiant heaters, a lighted ceiling fan, surround sound, and skylights to bring natural light inside the porch, as well as the home.

covered porch ceiling
Covered porch ceiling in Prairie Village KS

Thinking of building a porch atop your existing deck? That likely isn’t possible. Read more.

Transforming your existing open deck into a covered porch would be ideal if your deck was built to support such an addition. Unfortunately, almost all decks are not designed nor built to support the weight of a porch roof. Outside of not being able to support the weight of a roof, other obstacles include whether your deck is already the correct size and shape that you would like for your porch to be and whether it is attached to your home, where it is most convenient and usable. Perhaps your deck is outside your breakfast nook, but you would rather have your covered porch as an extension of your family room. When investing in an outdoor living space, it’s important to consider where you will get optimum use. If your open porch is not in an area, you deem easily accessible, or sensibly placed, you are less likely to spend time there.

elevated covered deck
Covered deck in Johnson County Kansas

What are some other benefits for an open porch or covered deck in the Kansas City area?

When it comes to enjoying time outdoors, a covered deck is a great option for many reasons. You might find that an open porch enhances the overall experience of being outdoors, in that it is a true open-air living space, as opposed to being enclosed with screens. The second benefit is that even though the porch is open, you will still have some sun and rain protection on your covered porch. If your family already gets ample use of your backyard, having an open porch is an obvious solution, as there are little or no boundaries between your porch and yard. This might be especially useful for families with pets. Open porches can add value to the way we use our existing outdoor amenities, such as play yards or grilling areas. As your Kansas City open porch builder, Archadeck of Kansas City can help you plan and build a porch to best suit your lifestyle.

low maintenance covered deck/open porch
Low-maintenance covered deck/open porch in Lee’s Summit MO

As your Kansas City covered porch builder, we can provide the ultimate outdoor living space for your home and family.

All open porches and covered decks are not created equal. We can offer many stylish and functional open porch options to suit your home and lifestyle. One of those options is maintenance level. Many Kansas City homeowners choose low-maintenance materials for their new covered or open porch. We can use low-maintenance building materials, such as AZEK composite decking and aluminum railings, to ensure your time outside is spent enjoying your space instead of performing maintenance.

summit porch with AZEK decking and aluminum railings
Lee’s Summit porch with AZEK decking and aluminum railings

How will you decide if an open porch is right for you?

What might your porch look like and how will you know. Each of our outdoor living designs is tailored to the style of the home, as well as the outdoor living requirements of our clients. Working with Archadeck of Kansas City means that you will have a clear idea of what your new porch or deck will look like on your home. We will create custom 3D design renderings to showcase your intended porch design!

Elevated covered deck rendering
Elevated covered deck rendering by Archadeck of Kansas City

If you have been thinking about adding a covered porch to your Kansas City area home, we can help with important decisions about the design and function of your new outdoor living space. Give us a call at (913) 578-8990 for a complimentary consultation!

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