When it's time to Rescreen Your Lanai/Pool Enclosure

Written By cody t

As a Floridian, one of the highlights of any summer is enjoying the outdoors in your backyard, within your screen enclosed pool or lanai. Having an aluminum screen patio or porch enclosure is advantageous in a multitude of ways. A superior screen enclosure will undoubtedly protect your home from several different types of cumbersome pests, from the harsh sunlight, from your pets going through it and most importantly, it will provide a comfortable environment for your family to relax. We frequently deal with pool & lanai rescreening and repairs during the summer months, but there are exceptions. 


If we receive a call from a homeowner that is in desperate need of screen repair or rescreen services to their pool enclosure, we provide a free assessment of the current damages, give our best suggestions and leave a quote. Small repairs are needed year round, as they pop up. Typically, the best time to rescreen your pool enclosure is if there is severe wear and tear from pets penetrating the screen, from pests flying into it, or simply worn material from age. 


For example, we have received calls from customers primarily regarding their pets tearing through existing screens that are less resistant and older. While we love our pets, we don't love unsightly, destructive damage to our property done by them. Pets, mainly cats, will try to chase down lizards & squirrels on the side of the screen enclosure. In that process, their claws can cause some serious damage to your pool or lanai screen. 


Additionally, small bugs like mosquitoes, no see ums and flies are persistent and will find a way inside the pool, patio or lanai enclosure, diminishing the enjoyment you receive from spending your free time relaxing on them. So, I guess the probing question here is, "should I rescreen or repair the pool/lanai enclosure?" 


Repair or Rescreen the Pool/Lanai Enclosure?


We get this question a lot in our business. The answer depends on a few components.

  • The severity and extent of the damages

  • Current condition and age of the screen

  • The constitution of the aluminum or metal pool/lanai structure

  • How long you waited to take action on repairs

  • Your budget


The most efficient way to determine if you should rescreen or repair your pool or lanai enclosure, is to schedule an at home consultation with our team and to assess the current known issues you've encountered, to establish a clear course of action. Our screen enclosure specialists are exceptionally skilled, well trained and able to accommodate your budget and project requirements.


We Recommend Phifer Pet Screen Fabric


Why Phifer Pet Screen? Well, because it's durable, highly resistant to any pet related assaults, and is 7x stronger than the average screen. It accomplishes the best protection for your pool, patio & lanai screen enclosures, while also looking outwardly appealing in the process. The material it's comprised of is Polyester, which is a formidable, quality material that's as damage resistant as it gets. 


We're also able to update patio doors with this pet resistant screen material, so if you're looking for something that's quality and will last long term, please contact us today, so one of our professionals can assist you further. 

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