Screened-In Deck and Porch Systems in Manhattan, KS

Yes, an existing deck can often serve as the base for a screened-in system if the structure is sound. We assess the framing and build the roof and screen walls to match what is already there.

A screened porch is typically attached to the house at ground level, while a screened deck system is built on a raised framed deck platform. Both use a roof structure and screen walls to block insects and weather.

Yes, Riccomini Roofing Inc serves Topeka, Lawrence, Wamego, and the Kansas City metro in addition to Manhattan, KS. We handle screened-in deck and porch projects across all of these areas.

A properly framed roof and sturdy screen panels are built to handle the wind and weather common across the Manhattan, KS area. The roof system takes the brunt of hail and driving rain so the screen panels are protected.

A roof is a necessary part of a screened-in system because it keeps rain off the screen panels and the deck surface below. Without a roof, screen walls alone would not hold up or keep the space usable in wet weather common to the Manhattan, KS region.

A screened-in porch adds usable outdoor living space and protects against the insects and storms that affect the whole northeast Kansas region, including Wamego and Lawrence. It is a practical upgrade for any home where outdoor use is cut short by bugs or weather.