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A screened-in porch will protect windows from rain, provide shade, and allow more airflow through windows than window screens would

Publication Date

Fri, 09/24/2021 - 12:00

Awnings, overhangs, and porches shield windows and doors from sun, rain, and snow in this sunny mountain locale.

Publication Date

Sun, 01/01/2017 - 12:00

This house has key features to block heat such as such as tree shading for the west wall and roof, minimized west-facing windows, and a porch roof, floor, and wing walls creating deep architectural overhangs and fins to shade south-facing windows

Right - This house has key features to block heat such as such as tree shading for the west wall and roof, minimized west-facing windows, and a porch roof, floor, and wing walls creating deep architectural overhangs and fins to shade south-facing windows

Publication Date

Fri, 09/24/2021 - 12:00

Deep overhangs and a covered front porch provide solar window shading from high summer sun and help keep the entryway snow-free in winter.

Deep overhangs and a covered front porch provide solar window shading from high summer sun and help keep the entryway snow-free in winter.

Air sealing at porch roof at 1/2 inch plywood exterior sheathing

Air sealing at porch roof at 1/2 inch plywood exterior sheathing

Building America Energy Performance Brief: Air Sealing a Porch Wall

Author(s)

Gilbride Theresa L

Organization(s)

PNNL

Publication Date

October, 2011

Case study describing the benefits of and steps involved in air sealing a porch wall.

Walls Adjoining Porch Roof

This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to separate the porch attic from the conditioned space.

Managing Snow Loads on Roofs and Decks

Guide describing how to construct homes and decks to manage heavy snow loads in winter weather.