Wood Deck Rebuild and Screened Outdoor Room in Angie, LA
Some outdoor projects begin with a new room. This Angie, LA project began with a more important decision: do not build over an aging deck. Southern Home Improvement Center (SHIC) removed the old wooden deck and rails, hauled away the materials, preserved the existing brick section of the home, and rebuilt the outdoor space from the ground up before adding a Bahama Breeze screened outdoor room and a Clay Southern Shademaker flat pan roof.
The finished project is not just a patio cover or a screen room. It is a rebuilt outdoor transition space — a new pressure-treated wood deck, a screened perimeter, stair access, and a roof system planned as one connected backyard upgrade.
The Real Starting Point: An Old Deck That Had to Go
The most important part of this project happened before the new screened room was installed. The existing wooden deck and rail system had to be removed first because the new outdoor room needed a stronger, cleaner, and correctly sized base.
Instead of attaching a new enclosure to a structure that was already past its best use, Southern Home Improvement Center (SHIC) reset the space. The old deck came out, the materials were hauled away, and the project could be planned from the working surface up.
The brick section of the home remained in place. That helped preserve part of the existing exterior while allowing the deck, stair location, screened walls, and roof coverage to be rebuilt around a more practical layout.
Why This Is a Deck-First Outdoor Room Project
Many screen room projects begin with an existing slab, patio, or covered area. This Angie project is different because the base had to be rebuilt before the room could be created. That makes the story less about enclosing an existing space and more about rebuilding the outdoor platform that makes the room possible.
The new deck measures approximately 15 ft. x 18 ft. and was built with pressure-treated lumber. The structure is supported by 6x6 posts cemented 2 ft. into the ground. A 4-ft-wide stair set with railing was also installed, giving the homeowners a more comfortable connection between the yard and the raised deck.
The deck is not just the floor of this project. It defines the footprint, the access point, the door approach, and how the screened structure sits against the home.
Bahama Breeze Screened Outdoor Room
Once the new deck was in place, Southern Home Improvement Center (SHIC) installed a Southern Sun Room Bahama Breeze screened outdoor room. The screened area measures approximately 15 ft. x 18 ft. and includes an aluminum rail system with one door.
This type of room keeps the feeling of an outdoor deck while giving the space more definition. The homeowners still get natural airflow and daylight, but the room now has a screened perimeter that helps reduce exposure to insects, leaves, and everyday yard debris.
It is not a glass room, and it is not meant to feel sealed off from the yard. The point is open-air comfort — a cleaner, more usable deck space with screening, structure, and shade.
Clay Southern Shademaker Flat Pan Roof
The overhead cover measures approximately 16 ft. x 20 ft., slightly larger than the deck and screened room below. That broader footprint helps the finished structure feel balanced and gives the outdoor room a stronger overhead profile.
Southern Home Improvement Center (SHIC) installed a Southern Shademaker heavy-duty structural flat pan aluminum patio cover in Clay. The roof includes valances and one fan beam. No gutter system was installed on this project according to the selected specifications.
The Clay finish gives the structure a neutral look that works with the home instead of competing with it. It also helps the screened room and roof read as one coordinated addition rather than separate pieces added at different times.
The Sequence Is the Story
The strongest part of this Angie project is the order of work. The old deck was removed first. The new pressure-treated deck was built next. Then the Bahama Breeze screened structure and Southern Shademaker roof were installed.
That sequence matters because every later decision depended on the deck below it. The stair placement, door access, screened perimeter, roof coverage, support posts, and finished profile all worked from the rebuilt base.
For homeowners planning a similar project, the main lesson is clear: if the existing deck is not the right foundation, the best screen room plan may begin with rebuilding the deck first.
A More Finished Connection Between Home and Yard
Before the rebuild, the outdoor area functioned as a basic deck. After the project, it became a more complete transition space between the house and the yard.
The new deck provides the platform. The stairs improve access. The screened walls define the room. The Clay roof adds shade and coverage. The fan beam prepares the space for better airflow. Together, these details make the area feel more organized, more comfortable, and more ready for regular use.
This is what makes the Angie project different from a simple patio cover installation. It is a deck rebuild and screened outdoor room planned as one connected exterior upgrade.
Project Details
This Angie, LA project included removal and haul-away of the existing wood deck and rails, construction of a new pressure-treated wood deck, installation of a Southern Sun Room Bahama Breeze screened outdoor room, and installation of a Southern Shademaker flat pan aluminum roof system.
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Plan a Deck Rebuild, Screen Room, or Patio Cover
An older deck does not always need a small repair or a simple cover. In some homes, the better solution is to rebuild the outdoor space in the right order — deck first, then enclosure, then roof. Southern Home Improvement Center (SHIC) can help homeowners plan deck rebuilds, screened outdoor rooms, patio covers, and complete backyard upgrades.
