It also depends on how high off the ground you are. Be aware that (at least in Wisconsin) if you are more than 24" above ground to the floor of the room, you can't use a vinyl product like PGT Eze-Breeze without a guardrail and balusters. But you can use a glass product such as the Mon-Ray Glass Walls porch enclosure windows, legally, without a guardrail. http://www.monray.com/gw.htm

Here's two examples of homes where we used the Mon-Ray Glasswalls.

WE concur with Jeff and Jason although as a company we LOVE none wood decorative posts or engineered productrs. We are in the SOUTH.

You can try clear plexi-glass type panels, if your trying to keept their heads from getting stuck between the balusters.

We did this a year or so ago... sounds like what you are looking for.  Professionally constructed, I believe it was around $25K... Richmond, VA area.

Lisa, 

A project like this can range in cost.  A Good starting point for front porches can be around $115/square foot. 

Contrite with concrete and look for outdoors living gaviganhomes.com concrete stained and a fire pit

Below is a product that we have used here in the northeast where mosquitos are an issue as well and our clients LOVE it.  It is actually the perfect solution for your project and is easy to order and install.  http://www.pgtezebreeze.com/

Consult a professional.

Whether it's 12" or 12' off the ground there are too many safety and code issues for the average homeowner to tackle. Better to do it right than to regret it later.

Depending on the light fixture you can paint it. Usually it's best to have an electrican replace it with a new exterior light fixture. It's always important to be sure that anything done on the outside of your House is water tight, it's even more critical with electric because water can cause shorts which can cause fires.

Dennis D. Gehman

President

Gehman Design Remodeling

PA297

355 Main Street

Harleysville, PA 19438-2417

Office 215-513-0300

Cell 267-718-4697

Fax 215-513-1280

Email dennis@gehmanremodeling.com   

Web www.gehmanremodeling.com 

A professional deck builder with industry knowledge will be able to help answer all your questions such as what size deck is allowed in your town, different configuration ideas and other available options.  You can visit our website and contact us with any questions you may have.  Here is our site: www.fourseasonssunrooms.com/decking

Sorry, I have never heard of it. Ipe is very nice, but a bit expensive. Keep in mind, sometimes you get what you pay for.

Marty Brummel

M.K. Brummel, Inc Fine Remodeling and Building

Yes, definitely check out a product from PGT Industries called Eze-Breeze. 

Check it out at http://pgtezebreeze.com/

Do yourself a favor and hire a professional to finish your deck. They know what is needed and will do a good job for you.  Check with your local paint/stain store or building supply center for recommendations of guys that have been around awhile, are licensed/insured and will do a good job.

Are you trying to keep the dog on the deck or off?  How big of dog are you talking about?