re: Need Help With A Screen Porch

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Contractor is highly recommended and has been a dream to work with. But apparently, folks don't build screen porches anymore, opting for open air kitchens and the like.

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Down here they are usually aluminum framed. Wood framing is typical for a lattice wall.

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In his 20 years, no one has asked for a screened porch. He also mentioned wood on the slab as a solution, but said that would eventually rot.

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He's right. Moisture from humidity would sit in that crack between the wood and slab.

You could shim the gap with another 2x and some 1/2" board but you'll have to replace that bottom 2x once you start seeing the rot (purely aesthetics).

Like I said earlier I think your best bet is to have some type of fascia on the exterior side to cover the gap. Do you have a pic you can post or can you describe the edge condition?