The deck existed. It worked fine. But it was fully exposed, meaning no shade, no weather protection, no way to use it during a Kansas summer afternoon or after any amount of rain. The client wanted a covered screened enclosure. She also had cats, so the screening had to actually contain them.
The structural decision on this project was worth getting right. re:done designed the roof structure as an independent frame with its own footings and posts, separate from the existing deck. The roof bears on itself. When the deck eventually needs replacement, it will come out and go back in without touching the covered structure above. That’s the kind of thing that doesn’t show up in photos but saves real money down the road.
The screening is commercial-grade: metal spine frame, rubber-capped retainer, replaceable panels. Heavy enough to contain cats, replaceable when needed. The screen runs below deck level as well, so the whole outdoor area is enclosed. She uses it year-round now.
