Insulated Patio Roof & Screen Enclosure — Brusly, Louisiana
Built on a new 10×31 concrete slab, this breezy outdoor room sits alongside the homeowner’s glass enclosure. We added a 17-foot wall with a low kickplate and a double door for easy grilling and everyday traffic. Overhead, a 3″ insulated cover with gutters ties cleanly into the house, keeping the space dry and comfortable.
Project Snapshot — screen enclosure
- Structure: screen room addition on a 10×31 concrete slab
- Walls & doors: 17 ft screen wall, 20″ kickplate screen room detail, one double screen door
- Finish: Dark Bronze screen frame for a clean, durable look
- Roof: insulated patio roof panels (3″ foam-filled roof panels) with fan beam roof channels
- Water control: integrated gutter system tied into the home via aluminum roof flashing
This layout delivers a breezy, screened-in patio with real shade and year-round usability in the Baton Rouge area.
Benefits of a screen enclosure on a concrete slab
A screen room on concrete slab delivers the core comforts of outdoor living without the cost or heat load of full glazing. In Brusly’s climate, it’s a smart complement to the adjacent glass room.
- Shade and airflow — a breezy retreat that stays usable even when the sun is high.
- Kickplate screen room durability — protects mesh from chairs, pets, and yard tools.
- Double screen door convenience — easy access for grilling and everyday traffic.
- Screen room connected to glass room — seamless flow between two distinct zones.
- Low-maintenance finishes — the Dark Bronze screen frame hides scuffs and weathering.
Together, these choices create a versatile screened-in patio that extends living space, controls insects, and fits the Baton Rouge area lifestyle.
Build Details — screen room with insulated roof
Screen wall framing & mesh options
We framed the enclosure in a durable Dark Bronze screen frame with clean sightlines and rigid corners. For infill, homeowners chose tight-weave no-see-um mesh along the seating zone to deter small insects, and pet-resistant screen near traffic paths to handle claws and chair legs. Bottom protection comes from a 20″ kickplate screen room panel that shields mesh from bumps and yard tools.
Double screen door placement for easy access
The double screen door sits where grill and furniture move most often, keeping traffic smooth between the yard, screened-in patio, and the adjacent glass room. A heavy-duty closer and full-length hinge improve alignment in windy conditions, while the low threshold pairs cleanly with the 10×31 concrete slab.
Roof panels, fan beams, and guttering
Above, insulated patio roof panels — 3″ foam-filled roof panels — provide shade and thermal resistance. Built-in fan beam roof channels allow future lights or fans without compromising insulation. Runoff is handled by an integrated seamless gutter system with correctly sized downspouts to manage Louisiana downpours.
Tie-in to the home — aluminum roof flashing
At the house connection, continuous aluminum roof flashing bridges the new cover to the existing roof line. Fasteners and sealants are laid out on pattern for a tidy profile and long-term weather protection across the full interface.
Before & After — from open slab to a screened-in patio
Here’s a quick look at the transformation: we went from a bare 10×31 slab to a comfortable outdoor spot that’s easier to use day-to-day, holds up in summer showers, and feels better for cooking and relaxing.
Before — open slab with outdoor gear
The yard started with a plain 10×31 concrete slab — exposed to sun, wind-driven rain, and insects. Without a screen enclosure, furniture and the grill sat in the weather, and traffic from the back door to the yard felt awkward, especially during summer storms in the Baton Rouge area.
After — clean, usable screen room addition year-round
We transformed the slab into a breezy screened-in patio: a screen room on concrete slab with a 17 ft screen wall, 20″ kickplate, and a double screen door for smooth grill access. Overhead, the screen room with insulated roof uses insulated patio roof panels and an integrated gutter system tied in with aluminum roof flashing — delivering shade, airflow, and bug control for everyday use in Brusly, LA.
Results & Homeowner Experience
- Cooler afternoons with real shade and airflow, minus the bugs — exactly what a bug-free outdoor space should feel like.
- Smooth grill access through the double screen door; the kickplate keeps mesh intact around furniture and pets.
- The screen enclosure ties cleanly into the adjacent glass room, extending daily living without the heat load of full glazing — a practical, year-round screen room upgrade.
FAQ — screen room basics
What’s the purpose of a kickplate?
A kickplate shields the lower mesh from chairs, pets, and yard tools, extending screen life in high-traffic zones of a screen enclosure.
Can we add fan beams or electrical later?
Yes. The roof includes fan beam roof channels so you can add lights or fans without compromising the insulation of the insulated patio roof panels.
How do gutters manage storm runoff?
An integrated gutter system routes water to downspouts sized for Louisiana rain, while aluminum roof flashing seals the tie-in so runoff doesn’t reach the wall base or the 10×31 concrete slab.
Professional screen room installation
Southern Home Improvement Center (SHIC) delivers turnkey, code-compliant screen room installations that integrate cleanly with your home. Our scope includes layout and slab coordination, Dark Bronze structural framing, a 17-ft screen wall with a 20″ kickplate, a double screen door for smooth traffic, and a 3″ insulated cover with integrated gutters tied into the existing roof via aluminum flashing. We manage materials, fit, weather-tight detailing, and a tidy finish that looks original to the house.
To schedule your installation, contact Southern Home Improvement Center (SHIC) at (225) 766-4244 or (985) 643-6611 for a free, no-pressure estimate — we’ll design and install a screen enclosure that fits your home and budget. (Licensed & insured — LA #81801; MS #R07326.)
