Build a Screen Porch on a Deck without Attaching to the House

[@DIYTyler]

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[@jeromelindsay3144]

What material did you use for the interior wall?

[@jccw43]

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[@hotlinks911]

If I have someone look at this video they should be able to build this for me💪🏼😝? What do u think the cost?

[@ritadeniston8986]

you might want to put tape on the siding first,

[@JW-pj1zd]

Yes agreed the sheer strength of screws is not what people they are, for example for joist hangers that's why you use specific nails because of there sheer strength, but what do I know

[@sandrasherritt9708]

you sound like an airline pilot. And include every single possible detail of your products and techniques. WOW!

[@silviamobley9508]

Sir! I think you did a very AWESOME Job! I been trying to get a patio cover now for over 20 years! One day I’ll be blessed!! My dream will be come a reality! Your hands are blessed!

[@gparroz3288]

The fact that your wife and son helped must make that build more satisfying and enjoyable

[@wmhfv992]

Love that you had your son involved and showed how to do things safely! This is creating amazing memories. My husband got to do the same thing with his grandpa as a kid. When we were dating and we visited his grandparents' house, he pointed out the gazebo in the backyard and excitedly told me he helped his grandpa build it. Your son is going to do that one day!

[@richbrede4088]

I love the way you keep the project moving forward with little adjustments here and there. That’s how I do it and your end result looks fantastic. I used to bog down in overthinking every little detail and realized you get to enjoy your work sooner by keeping the process going like you do. Great work brother!

[@theresasalazar5822]

I love that the animals are helping you out!!

[@gregt722]

Two thumbs up. I was trying to come up with something for my deck and you’ve given me a lot of ideas. Now, if only ONDURA would sponsor my deck enclosure build...

[@louannad1]

Your wife is so lucky to have a carpenter husband. Good job.

[@19Bert]

Louanna you are looking fine

[@karenallen1730]

He lucky to have a helper wife! I’m amazed that she did all that in a skirt and flip-flops.

[@chichitex1252]

He’s lucky enough to have a wife who is a carpenter in a skirt and flip flops to do half of the work!!

[@WorkingEveryDay]

I think a working wife that can drill, climb ladders, hold 2x4s,2x6s and more without fussing is a blessing to her husband.

[@stephenbender7593]

@@WorkingEveryDay Without fussing? Cameras come with a muting function. 😆

[@tinam4326]

This is a wonderful build I bet your wife loves it . When I was young my Dad was building beams for our ceiling he cut a board and the end dropped off and landed on our chuwawas paw and broke it. It was so sad she screamed and cried for an hour the vet took care of it but I never forgot that. I can see how you love your pets so please be careful. I also think it’s great how you get your son involved you can be proud.

[@guadalupeblakey9926]

You are outstanding Mr. That is all I can say. And the lady helping is just terrific. Loved your screen in porch.

[@chichitex1252]

The mosquito barrier was a brilliant idea and looks super nice.

[@thebl4ckd0g]

I love how much time, knowledge and patience when you build everything vs. the shoddy work whoever built the original deck and pergola - just shows that quality > quickly done work. :)

[@petedonna4894]

Floor = Joist, Roof = Rafter Looking very nice great job

[@warrenspillane4552]

Also you can get ceiling joists

[@DIYTyler]

Ah....I rafter sounds right. Was thinking truss but that is a prefabbed piece. Rafter...I like it! Thanks!

[@woohunter1]

Nothing wrong calling this a joist. Ceiling joist is usually flat, whereas rafters are the angled part of a truss. Most of us watching the video knew what he was talking about.

[@neilwheel9474]

Man Tyler I remember helping my father build a screened in porch when I was about your son's age in the 90s. God bless you great that you got him out there with you.

[@lordvonmanor6915]

I really liked how you used corrugation around the railing. Very nice accent touch

[@bowhunter8235]

...also made great finished soffits ..

[@mosart7025]

Yes! My husband and I are going to roof part of our deck. He wants to do exactly this... not attach to the house. Yay! Going to show him this! And tell your wife I feel her! I'm almost 70 and he still has me climbing ladders, screwing deck boards and holding beams!

[@erickbeggarsnchoosers8976]

I’ve got 20 minutes later to watch this masterful build. Skimmed it and subbed! 💪

[@sandydrasal9591]

I have been trying to come up with an idea for my porch! Bingo !!!!! What a fantastic job you and your family should be proud of the outcome. It is truly awesome !!!!!

[@Socrates458]

I’ve been wanting to make this since I bought my house, but I couldn’t wrap my head around how to attach it to the roof. Your method is so simple and makes a ton of sense. How does it do in rain? It looks like the rain might sprinkle a bit under the pergola.

[@sophiapope7590]

This is what I want off the deck at my house. Amazing job!!!

[@kimk3842]

Me too!

[@mccueam]

You and your family did a fantastic job building the screen in patio. Looks beautiful, thank you for sharing now I have an idea how to do mine.

[@_papad8434]

To the Mrs.--Don't let this guy go! Looks like he can do anything!

[@Danwingheinz]

From one dad to another, strong work. All that work plus camera work is like twice the amount of work

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Dan! You are correct, lots of time behind the scenes to make it all happen!=

[@aquilaclark814]

You did a beautiful job on the Pergola/queen room ..your wife is so very blessed that you know how to do these jobs ..you’re saving so much money.. keep up the good work🥰🥰

[@adelejones5059]

Wow, fantastic job and watching your channel for the 1st time from the UK, I'm very envious of the land around your home, its beautiful.

[@EDub-mt3yz]

Dude you did a GREAT job of showing how you built this. I modeled a lot of mine from your video here. Good job and thanks for posting this!

[@sandravanlankvelt7975]

Very very well thought out and absolutely beautiful. I have never had a screened in porch envy but I do now LOLOL God's blessings to you and your family.

[@HalfAssHomestead]

Quick tip. To keep Great Stuff from adhering to the vinyl, you have two options. One is wide painters tape, the other is to spray it with WD-40 before filling the cracks.

[@squests3139]

great, big stuff can be nasty to clean up. I was looking for another way to close gap against house, but I think the right way would be to cut out siding which I don't want to do.

[@bubbajeph]

It looks great. My wife wants a screen room. A lot of work. I am just wondering when it is time to put a new roof, it looks like it would be a little difficult. You have several great helpers too.

[@houndyears2]

I wish you would go back and explain how you closed off that gap between your house roof and the part of the patio roof that was built just over the house roof..I watched it several times but I still got lost..beautiful work!

[@ottodepaz7187]

I love it, even more looking that family help you holding stuff around👏🏽

[@annvasquez2691]

Great video, awesome screened in porch You gave me a useful video to make a covered patio area that is not attached to the house Thank you !

[@katbot2190]

I'm super impressed with your wife. She is awesome.

[@jeffforbes3772]

Looks great Mr. T! Can't wait for the finale. Thanks for posting.

[@DIYTyler]

You and me both!

[@KrissiCreates]

This is amazing !!! First time viewer and love this so much ! Now I just need to find a DIY Tyler to come to Kansas and build this for me, a Kansas Grandma ! Lol !!

[@jenetbiazon1724]

It's wonderful to have handyman husband and you save a lot more money for the labor. You're the man doing great and luck wifey.

[@eltiggermalo]

I am a construction engineer. I would not of built it that way, but it has survived 80 mile/hr winds, so I guess you are the expert here. Great job and I can see why your wife married you--you are the man.

[@breese524]

I'm not an engineer, just another diy'er and would not build it this way... The entire roof depends on two 2x6 rafters and the screws holding them to the posts. A better way would be to run 2 2x6 boards over the posts to create a beam. Then, run the rafters over top of the beams. That would spread the load over more of the structure and not depend solely on the screws that connect two of the rafters to the posts. Like you said it survived 80 mph winds. I'm not sure how often it can handle that though. Also, snow load with winds? Again, I'm just a diy'er. The general idea is good but, the implementation would not work where I live.

[@jethr021]

I'm not a fan of the beams not being notched into the posts. All of the roof load relies on those headlock screws and NOT the posts. That's also quite a span for 2x6.

[@TimGallant]

He also used joist hangers.

[@N1ck00]

@@TimGallant He didn't even use screws designed for the joist hangers, just decking ones. Hopefully it doesn't crush him or his family in a couple years.

[@thatsright4194]

I would just go with lighter roofing materials if it's just a porch.

[@anthonyjones4136]

I’ve been wanting to build a porch. I’ve watched a ton of videos. I have to say this was simple and it looks better. Good job

[@dshafe7]

This is exactly what I was looking to do as far as a cover on existing deck but not attached to house, Thank you for posting!

[@TDigs-ww1bk]

Just a note, if you screw a small piece that will overlap on the top of the roof double header frame joists that overlaps the side frame joists, makes it easier to hold and align them without a clamp. Nice build!!

[@RAM-BAWN]

I built my deck 20 years ago (not attached to the house - no permit required). 5 years ago I built a sunroom on that deck. I asked about getting a permit and the inspector (who was really helpful for past projects) came out to look at it and said he didn't know how to classify it and signed off on the permit anyway (so a permit was probably not required).

[@dougdiplacido2406]

Looking great Tyler. You sure can be proud as you enjoy your new space.

[@DIYTyler]

Yes! Thank you!

[@Kyautumnlovr]

4 leggeds are adorable !

[@gumbomomma1971]

Absolutely love the detailed instructions on your beautiful porch with your family❤❤

[@ronaldsquirrelly8289]

Perfect screened in porch, Nice looking for outside get togethers.

[@DIYTyler]

Indeed! We have put it to good use so far!

[@Bettasolo]

That's a nice looking screen porch, I wish I could afford one just like it. I would add vinyl lattice privacy panels to half bottom. Great job.

[@piratetaylor29]

DiyTyler, spectacular job. It's easy to see why it's the most used area outside. 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸. Thanks for sharing this with us DIYers.

[@RC-ku8pr]

WOW !!!!! I'M VERY IMPRESSED WITH YOU....YOUR WORK IS AMAZING....I LOVE YOUR BACK YARD .....

[@veebee6276]

Excellent work! You do have a perfectionist skill that others will hire and appreciate you for life. Take care young ma, take care.

[@lindacorrenti]

Excellent all ways around! I love your color-coordinated pets❣️

[@jilljeffrey2995]

Just the video I was looking for!

[@karenhitchens3563]

Amazing job! Super well done! Enjoy your beautiful pergola mosquito free! ❤

[@gilespeterson120]

far out - what an artist - i loved this video :) incredible skills - looks beautiful. we have a pergola but the tropical plants cant stand our cold winter :) blessings from new zealand

[@cliff5240]

Looks great!! Nothing like country living!! I do the same in Indiana :)

[@DIYTyler]

The best!

[@AuntieKim]

The Construction Kitties! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@rodneyhamilton6084]

You did a hell of a job my man.

[@robertbarnes5839]

Great Job . . .you can be very proud of your work. Thanks for sharing your project with us.

[@bucknpuck90]

Nice job on that porch. I’m a handyman and I like what you did. Congratulations.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks 👍

[@enfinite05]

you made this look easier than any video Ive seen on youtube.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks, lot of work behind it though!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks for watching everyone! Have a great long weekend!🎉🎈

[@proche21]

What drone are you using?

[@garynagle3093]

Looks great. Enjoy your weekend as well

[@daryldavirro4237]

Enjoy the holiday with the family

[@_the_wife_3323]

Thank you for this beautiful porch. I have immensely enjoyed our evenings together without mosquitoes, and morning coffee in the quiet hours, and afternoon breaks watching the kids play on the world's greatest swing set.... I love it🥰

[@DIYTyler]

Have a dji mini2. Great fun!

[@drskvch5768]

Great idea! My wife and I have had a number of "contractors" out to give an estimate to build a screened in room on our deck, but none have followed up with us. We never thought of not attaching it to the house. This solves our problem. One questions, what is the drive you use for the soffit over the roof and gutters? Looks like a small palm driver?

[@curt-7259]

Fantastic job. Your hands are blessed. Wish we could hire you.

[@TheMaker1]

Good job Mate!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks man!!👍🏻

[@araiza444]

Your wife is awesome! My ex wouldn't have been caught dead helping me. You totally won!!!!

[@DIYTyler]

Yes did, she is amazing...wouldn't do what I do here without her support and sacrifice.

[@wsm3080]

Please don’t call her “the wife” - she has a name!!

[@anandi483]

Wonderful job specially without any professional support just you and your cats 😻🙌 Hats off 🎩 perfect 👍🏼

[@DIYTyler]

Thank you so much 😀

[@miranduri]

Awesome work. The yard is just spectacular.

[@KeyBored101]

I love this project, I have to look at your screen video because I've been wanting screens for a few years but too lazy to do it.

[@Hambone8771]

Awesome Job! I just want to sit back in that thing and eat some good food and take a nap😂 look so comfortable in there!

[@DIYTyler]

You and me both!

[@Hambone8771]

@@DIYTyler 🤣👍🏾

[@Abcdlmnop-w4n]

Wow! You are amazing...wish I had a man like you. This is beautiful!!!

[@woodpaut6893]

Thank you for this video...It came just when my husband and I needed it

[@pantachapin986]

I'm just curious how you covered the gap between the pergola and the roof on the house. Great build

[@phyllismurray525]

Great job. Wish my man could do things like this. It looks wonderful

[@DIYTyler]

Thank you very much!

[@MrLassylady]

We have a back porch we close in with Sun Tuff clear panels for winter. In spring we take them off. I bought 7 screens you use for patio doors. The ones that close with magnetic strips. And are attached with Velcro to the wood. We have 2 screen doors on each end and leave clear panels up because they stop the rain from blowing in. One has a cat door to let our pets in all year.

[@vempriex]

Nice, I also planned to use Suntuf from Home Depot for winter.

[@mailywong9612]

Thank you for sharing a very beautiful job

[@pedalman4595]

Beautiful Job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Shirmagedrusclau]

I'm in CT and through home Depot I bought armadillo decking and love it. I didn't like tricks or any of the other composite decking. My color is called campfire. Nice job on the porch

[@topnotchrocker2618]

Awesome presentation!!!

[@DIYTyler]

Glad you liked it!

[@tonia-vz4hg]

Great job Tyler! 😊

[@Asta-wl8jz]

Good job! It looks though you might have problems when it rains hard and it runs off the roof into your new porch. Too bad you couldn't tie into the roof and that would eliminate this issue.

[@blakeduncan9122]

I was thinking the same thing, is it hard to tie into the existing roof?

[@arper2000]

Great job brother way to get it!!!!!!!!!

[@christinechin1909]

This is brilliant. Well done 👍 👏

[@Swahiliangift70x7]

Wow! This was an awesome project. You and your family did a great job building this unattached screened in porch.😊 I am also a first time viewer and now a new subscriber. Loved this video.

[@nonologylol]

Great job. The cats love them!

[@sherylintheraw]

First time viewer here, great job 👍

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@mariannebhatia7245]

Well done,, greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@DIYTyler]

Thank you very much!

[@jc4d9905]

Great job!! ... wanting to create something similar.. but when it's time to get the roof on the house re-done.. how would they go about working around the over hang?

[@yvonneschimmel453]

You did an awesome job. Wish my husband was that talented lol. I need a new porch lol

[@youtubeuploads7208]

awesome job! I love the kitties and doggy!

[@Lou101960]

Wow! Very nice work! Thanks for sharing.

[@raysweeney3]

I appreciate your attention to detail and how you made sure that everything was precise. Nice work! My only question is why not go with a straight shed roof as opposed to the standalone roof? 🤷‍♂️ Thank you for sharing. 😎

[@danielhanawalt4998]

Very nice work. What I'm planning for a small backyard deck. About 20 feet off the house so I can carry your design through one extra side.

[@JJVO21]

Very nicely done 😊

[@LoriAbner]

This was ingenious. Very interesting. Good job.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Lori, glad you liked it!👍🏻

[@highboy7365]

for cutting that tuff tex roofing i just take my normal saw blade and turn it backwards. works pretty good

[@KingArtexerxes]

So far this is the closest I’ve found to what I want to do, only mine will be smaller. Thinking about the roof going under the eave instead. Yours seems to be difficult for future roofers. I don’t have a deck, just an old stoop to tear out. Then 4 foot wide by 12 foot long going away from the house.

[@balljar7546]

I did that at my old house. It worked perfect, except, leaves and pine needles would collect under the eves and need to be blown out time to time.

[@Jmac1622]

Love this build. But my Question is, if your keeping bugs out of every opening, what about the floor boards and them coming up through that?

[@Palanthon]

This is my question as well. Did you put some kind of paper barrier on the underside?

[@chrisvanweele6641]

Nail or staple screen to the floor joists either from underneath or on top before putting decking down.

[@cathleenalambra1447]

Looks cozy!

[@taurus1127]

Simply amazing job 👍🏼🇧🇪