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. 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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Posted by junkfunky

Member since Jan 2011

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Posted on 4/12/17 at 11:11 am to robchand58

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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.

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.

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?

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Posted by GoldenSombrero

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Posted on 4/12/17 at 11:13 am to robchand58

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He also mentioned wood on the slab as a solution, but said that would eventually rot

It will, but using the right wood it will still last quite a while.

On second thought I'd look into using some composite studs. They are expensive but probably worth it in the long run.

Lowes

Bottom line is leaving a gap that large defeats the entire purpose of having it screened to being with.

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Posted by weadjust

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Posted on 4/12/17 at 11:16 am to robchand58

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He also mentioned wood on the slab as a solution, but said that would eventually rot.

My screen porch has treated & painted 2"x 4"s attached to the slab. No signs of rot yet in 14 years. The screen is attached to the 2x4 framing with stainless steel staples. Then a I ripped down 2x4s into 1/4" strips to cover the staples and screen edges where it attaches to the 2x4 framing.

Construction looks similar to this google pic