Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - What's the best way to enclose a porch?

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ddrowe
05-18-05, 10:24 AM
I have a 12x30 covered porch that I want to enclose and make into a room of the house. It has a concrete floor and smooth block walls about 3 1/2 to 4 feet high. The house already blocks a little over 1/2 of the porch. 1)how do I frame the windows over the block walls? 2) whats the best way to insulate it (especially the block part) - I live in NW Pa and the winters can get chilly 3) what about radiant heating for the floor?

Thanks for any and all help.

lefty
05-18-05, 10:42 PM
Your first stop is your local bldg. dept.

Converting a patio room to living space is something ONLY they can deal with!!