We cover the screens in the winter. Years past we put plastic over the south screens. This year we used plastic panels we could put in from the inside. They worked out really well.No more climbing the ladder.The east now has 2 combination windows. We have not had trouble with any mildew.The room does have to have a good cleaning after winter. It gives me a chance to move things around and add new finds.
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Onebyone
There is a big difference from a sun room to a screen porch. I have a screened porch with exposed beams and ceiling fan. Very nice and looks great BUT It is impossible to have furniture that is not completely washable on it. The dust, pollen, dirt, rain and wind will have mildew on any fabric furniture. We have metal outdoor furniture on the screened porch and have to wash it several times a year. I see all the beautiful outdoor rooms and think no way. It would be a constant cleaning and mildewy mess.