Are Porches Included In Square Footage?
When considering a screened in porch or front porch addition you may be curious about the added value to your home, but the answer to the question of “are porches included in square footage” is not as straightforward as it might seem.
The space must be enclosed and heated to count towards square footage of the house. None-the-less, a porch provides value of a more important kind - time for good conversation with friends and family.
To qualify, a home addition needs to be enclosed and heated like the interior rooms of your home. However, according to Lucy Smith, a realtor with Fridrich & Clark, “outdoor living spaces, in general, are a good investment because they are so desirable to prospective home buyers.”
In a more abstract sense even a technical term like “square footage” can mean so much more than dollars and cents when we’re talking about a screened in porch. Not only is a porch an attractive bonus to prospective buyers it’s also a great bonus for you.
Our favorite kind of math is porch math. So let’s try some together!
If you add a screened porch that’s 15×20 = 300 square feet for you to:
Build quality time with family and friends
Take a break from artificial heat and air conditioning to enjoy nature
Let the kids or grand-kids watch TV without interrupting your reading
Bird-watch without the bugs
Layout of a porch and deck addition with square footage calculated
The more amenities your screened porch includes, the more you’ll enjoy using it and the more intangible value and home buyer appeal it will add to your home. Some of our favorites are bed swings, infrared heaters, outdoor kitchens for a screened in porch, and wood burning fireplaces!
The grill kitchen just moved onto the porch!
Including a fireplace on your porch is a sure way to draw people together.
Are you ready to enjoy a new screened porch addition? Let The Porch Company design and build the perfect screened porch to add value to your home in more ways than one! Call us at 615-662-2886 or visit our design studio. We would love to meet with you to discuss your porch needs!