It’s said that the humble beginnings of the man cave can be traced back to July 16, 1943. It is on this date that The Batcave, perhaps the most famous man cave in comic book history, premiered in a Batman serial episode titled “The Bat’s Cave.” Tucked away beneath Wayne Manor and accessible by secret entrance, it was an actual cave filled with millionaire playboy Bruce Wayne’s high-tech gadgets and tricked-out vehicles…all the things every man dreamed about as a little boy.
Everyone deserves a space they can call their own, a space where they can truly relax and be themselves, display their unique collectibles and hang out with the guys to watch the big game. And, that space doesn’t always have to be inside the home. You don’t have to be stuck down in the basement to watch the games this year. In fact, with the popularity of “outdoor rooms” steadily increasing, many Columbia area homeowners are opting to create their man cave with a covered porch or screened porch custom designed and built by Archadeck of Central South Carolina as their base structure.
Whether you’re creating your exterior man cave, or game cave as they are sometimes called, from scratch or you simply need an upgrade to your existing outdoor living space, consider this list of potential exterior structures for your outdoor recreational room. With so many options, we invite you to consider the benefits of each of these wonderful outdoor structures in order to help you gain better knowledge of which space would best suit your family’s backyard needs.
- The Covered Porch – Also referred to as “open porches” because they are protected from sun and unpredictable summer rainstorms, the covered porch offers the benefit of circulating fresh air with the bonus of a roof that provides shelter from the elements.
Deck and screened porch combination in Columbia, SC.
- The Screened Porch – Giving you all the benefits of a covered porch plus one additional big benefit…protection from bugs! Keeping insects such as mosquitoes out of your man cave is a huge benefit of having a screened porch. Keeping the bugs at bay will enable you to enjoy your porch as the big game goes into overtime without worry of being outside with the mosquitoes.
- The Three-season room – Sturdier than your average screened in porch or enclosed deck, a three season room addition is a good option for homeowners who want to enjoy outdoor living in style but don’t need the living space available all year long. For the windows, we use single-pane glass windows or a porch enclosure system (the best of both worlds, screen when you want it, or a more enclosed “windowed” room when you want it too) for unfettered use of the space in spring, summer and fall.
All three of these types of exterior structures are the excellent places to relax and unwind, as well as entertain guests. To keep things comfortable year round, have a ceiling fan installed for the warmer months and a propane patio heater for the colder months. If you want to trick your man cave out like Batman’s, accessorize with comfy couches and recliners, an outdoor kitchen complete with refrigerator and pizza oven, giant TV with surround sound, sports memorabilia, dart boards and maybe even a bar.
The Archadeck of Central SC team – Mike Reu, Marshall Reu and Tucker Reu
No matter which type of covered structure you choose for your man cave there is no end to the amount of style, versatility and comfort a new outdoor room by Archadeck of Central South Carolina can add to your home. Our professional and talented staff members are experts at helping homeowners, like you, get the most out of each season– football, baseball, basketball or especially Nascar–with an outdoor structure custom designed and built for your enjoyment. Contact us today to learn more by calling for a free design consultation at (803) 603-2160 or email us at centralsc@archadeck.net.
