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Roughly, how much would it cost to turn a screened in porch (w/ light/fan) into
an extra room (big enough to fit a pool table)?
Hi Laura, it depends on a lot of things but a basic enclosure of an existing roof and slab should run somewhere around 30-40 dollars a square foot. This would cover basic stud framing, simple t-111 exterior siding and 1/2" drywall on the interior walls, cheap windows and a prehung door with basic hardware. The best thing to do is write down a material list, window sizes, door sizes and framing materials. Or you can take a simple floor plan with wall measurements to Home Depot and let them figure out what you need. I hope this information helps feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely bruce e johnson
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Bruce E. Johnson
Expertise
I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.
Experience
Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.
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