Spring Cleaning Checklist for Your Screen Enclosure

Spring is the ideal time to get your screen enclosure ready for Florida’s summer bug season and the hurricane season that follows. Here’s a simple checklist to work through. 1. Clear Structural Gutters Start here — this is the most important item and the...

Screen Enclosure Size Guide: How Much Space Do You Need?

One of the more practical questions in planning a screen enclosure is simply how big it needs to be. Here’s how to think through sizing for different types of spaces. Pool Enclosures Pool cage sizing is largely dictated by your existing pool deck — most...

Financing Your Screen Enclosure Project: What to Consider

A screen enclosure is a meaningful home investment, and many homeowners weigh financing options rather than paying entirely out of pocket. Here are general considerations worth thinking through. Common Ways Homeowners Fund This Type of Project Cash or savings —...

Aluminum vs. Wood Screen Rooms: Why Aluminum Wins in Florida

While aluminum is the standard for Florida screen enclosures today, some older structures and a few builders still use wood framing. Here’s why aluminum has become the clear default in Florida’s climate. Wood’s Vulnerability in Florida...

Outdoor Kitchens and Screen Enclosures: Planning Them Together

Outdoor kitchens and screen enclosures are a natural pairing in Florida — combining them into one project solves problems neither addresses on its own. Why Combine Them An outdoor kitchen without protection is exposed to rain, falling debris, and insects landing on...