Screen Rooms in Knoxville & East Tennessee
Enjoy the outdoors without the bugs. Custom screen room design and installation for East Tennessee homeowners — fresh air, open views, complete insect protection.
Enjoy the Outdoors Without the Bugs
ATC screen rooms are custom-built to match your home and give you a comfortable outdoor living space from spring through fall. Aluminum framing, durable mesh screening, and solid roofing systems that last decades.
Why Add a Screen Room to Your Home?
A screen room gives you the best of outdoor living without the worst parts — mosquitoes, gnats, wasps, and other pests that make East Tennessee evenings miserable from May through October. With a professionally built screen room from ATC Sunrooms, you get fresh air, open views, and a comfortable outdoor living space protected from insects.
Screen rooms are the most affordable way to add covered, protected outdoor space to your home. They’re simpler in construction than glass-enclosed sunrooms, which means lower cost, faster installation, and a more open-air feel. Many homeowners start with a screen room and later upgrade to a three-season or all-season sunroom when they’re ready.
ATC Sunrooms has been building custom screen rooms in Knoxville and East Tennessee for over 25 years. Every project starts with a free in-home consultation where we evaluate your space, discuss your needs, and provide a detailed estimate.
Benefits of a Screen Room
- Insect-free outdoor living — Enjoy evenings outside without bug spray, citronella candles, or swatting flies
- Fresh air and ventilation — Unlike glass-enclosed rooms, screen rooms offer true open-air circulation
- Unobstructed views — Fine mesh screens provide nearly invisible barriers between you and your yard
- Affordable addition — Screen rooms cost significantly less than enclosed sunrooms, typically $5,000-$15,000
- Pet-friendly — Keep pets safe in an enclosed outdoor area with fresh air and room to move
- Increased usable space — Transform an unused patio, deck, or porch into a room you’ll use daily
- Upgradeable — Many screen rooms can be converted to glass-enclosed sunrooms later
About These Prices
The costs shown on this page are industry averages based on national and regional market research. They do not represent specific pricing from ATC Sunrooms and are provided for general budgeting purposes only. Actual project costs vary based on size, materials, site conditions, and design choices.
ATC Sunrooms consistently offers more competitive pricing than national franchise brands and many local competitors. As an independent, owner-operated company with low overhead, no franchise fees, and no expensive showrooms to maintain, we pass those savings directly to you. Our pricing reflects the true cost of quality materials and skilled labor — not corporate markups. Request your free estimate to see the difference.
Types of Screen Rooms We Build
We offer two main styles of screen room construction, each suited to different home configurations and homeowner preferences.
Screened Porches
A screened porch extends your existing porch or creates a new one with screen mesh walls and a solid roof. These structures have a traditional porch feel with comfortable outdoor furniture, ceiling fans, and the casual charm of a Southern screened-in porch. Perfect for front porches, back porches, and wrap-around configurations.
Screened-In Patios
A screened-in patio encloses your existing concrete or paver patio with screen walls and a roof structure. This is an excellent way to convert an underused patio into a protected outdoor living room. We build the framing and roof structure over your existing patio slab, then install screen panels for insect protection.
Screen Room Features
Premium Screen Mesh
We use high-quality fiberglass or aluminum screen mesh that resists tearing, sagging, and UV degradation. Options include standard insect mesh, fine-weave no-see-um mesh, and pet-resistant heavy-duty screen for homes with dogs or cats.
Solid Roof Options
Choose from insulated studio roofs, gable roofs that match your home’s roofline, or combination roof designs. All roof systems include proper drainage, flashing, and tie-in to your existing roof structure.
Durable Framing
Powder-coated aluminum framing in your choice of colors. Aluminum won’t rot, warp, or require painting — it looks great for decades with minimal maintenance.
Convertible Design
Many of our screen rooms are designed to be convertible — swap screen panels for glass windows later to upgrade to a three-season or all-season sunroom without rebuilding the structure.
Screen Room Cost in Knoxville
Screen rooms in the Knoxville area typically range from $5,000 to $15,000, making them the most affordable enclosed outdoor living option. Pricing depends on:
- Size — Square footage of the screened area
- Foundation — Existing concrete slab vs. new foundation work
- Roof type — Studio, gable, or flat roof configurations
- Screen type — Standard mesh, no-see-um mesh, or pet-resistant screen
- Finishing — Ceiling fans, lighting, electrical outlets, trim work
Converting an existing covered porch or patio is often the most cost-effective approach since the roof and foundation may already be in place. Schedule a free consultation for an accurate estimate. For a full cost breakdown, visit our cost guide.
Screen Room vs. Sunroom: Which Is Right for You?
The choice between a screen room and a sunroom comes down to how you plan to use the space and your budget:
| Feature | Screen Room | Three-Season Sunroom | All-Season Sunroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bug protection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weather protection | Partial — insects only | Yes — rain, wind, cold | Yes — full climate control |
| Fresh air | Maximum | When windows are open | When windows are open |
| Climate control | None | None | Full HVAC |
| Usable months | ~6-7 months | ~8-9 months | 12 months |
| Cost range | $5,000 – $15,000 | $15,000 – $35,000 | $25,000 – $70,000+ |
Many homeowners choose a screen room as a first step and later upgrade to a sunroom. Our convertible designs make this transition straightforward. Read our full comparison guide for a detailed breakdown.
Ready to Add a Screen Room?
Schedule your free, no-obligation in-home consultation. We’ll evaluate your space, discuss screen and roof options, and provide a detailed written estimate.
Explore Our Other Services
- Sunrooms — Glass-enclosed, climate-protected living spaces in four configurations
- Patio Enclosures — Convert your existing patio, porch, or deck into enclosed space
- Exterior Services — Roofing, siding, gutters, windows, and skylights
- Service Areas — We serve Knoxville and all of East Tennessee
