Screen enclosures

A screen enclosure turns an open pool or patio into a shaded, bug-screened room you can actually use through the Florida heat. By framing the space and stretching screen across the walls and roof, an enclosure keeps out leaves, insects, and debris while still letting light and air through. For a pool, that means less skimming and more swimming; for a patio, it means a comfortable place to eat, relax, or entertain without retreating indoors every afternoon.

The enclosure also adds structure to a yard that might otherwise feel exposed. A well-built frame defines the space, and the screen softens harsh sun without closing it off completely. In a climate where the afternoon sun and the mosquito season both run long, that combination of shade and screening is what makes the difference between a patio you use and one you avoid.

Pool enclosures are the most common build we take on. A pool enclosure frames the pool and the surrounding deck so the whole area stays clean and screened, and the structure can run from a simple cage over the water to a larger enclosure that includes the pool deck, a seating area, and a path to the house. The size and shape follow your pool and your lot, not a template.

Patio enclosures do the same job for the space just outside your door. They turn a slab or a lanai into a covered, screened room that extends your living area into the yard, and they pair naturally with a roof or a pergola when you want more shade. Whether the goal is a place to eat dinner outside or a covered spot to watch the rain, the enclosure is built around how you actually use the space.

We offer regular and insulated screen options, and the choice comes down to how much shade and airflow you want. A regular screen enclosure keeps out insects and debris while letting plenty of light through; it's the lighter, more open option and works well where you want to keep the view and the breeze. An insulated screen adds a layer that blocks more of the sun's heat, which can make a noticeable difference on a pool or patio that faces full afternoon sun.

Insulated screens don't eliminate airflow, but they do change the balance between shade and openness. For a west-facing pool or a patio that bakes in the late afternoon, the extra shade can make the space usable for more of the day. For a shaded yard or a breezy coastal lot, a regular screen may be all you need. We'll talk through your yard's exposure and your goals before recommending either one.

A new enclosure starts with your yard, not a catalog. We look at the pool or patio you want to enclose, the setbacks and clearances around it, and how the frame will tie into your home or stand on its own. From there we lay out the structure, set the posts, and build the frame before the screen goes on, so the enclosure is sized to your space rather than cut down from a standard kit.

Because we build from the ground up, the enclosure can follow an unusual pool shape, wrap around a corner of the house, or step down a sloped yard. The frame carries the screen, and the screen carries the shade; once it's up, the goal is a structure that looks like it belongs with the house rather than something dropped on top of it. Every build is different, so we provide a custom estimate based on your home and the materials you choose.

The right enclosure depends on your yard's exposure, your pool or patio size, and how you want to use the finished space. A pool that sits in full sun calls for more shade than a patio under existing tree cover, and a tight lot leaves less room for a wide enclosure than an open backyard. We build around those realities instead of forcing one shape onto every home.

If you're also considering a roof or a pergola, it's worth deciding early. An enclosure can stand alone, pair with an insulated aluminum roof for solid shade, or sit beside a pergola that defines a separate seating area. We can look at the whole outdoor space together so the pieces work as one rather than competing for the same corner of the yard.

An enclosure and a roof solve different problems, and many homes benefit from both. The screen keeps insects and debris out of the pool or patio, while an insulated aluminum roof overhead blocks the direct sun that screen alone can't fully stop. Built together, they turn an open yard into a covered, screened room you can use through the middle of the day.

A pergola plays a different role. Where a roof closes the space in, a pergola defines it with structure and partial shade, leaving the sides open to the yard. Some homes pair a screened enclosure over the pool with a pergola over a nearby seating area, so each part of the outdoor space does its own job. We can plan the combination around your lot and how you move between the areas.

Florida sun, salt air near the coast, and storm season all act on an enclosure over time. Screen panels tear, framing loosens, and hardware corrodes, and catching those issues early keeps a small repair from becoming a full replacement. Regular cleaning and prompt repairs extend the life of the structure, and an enclosure that's maintained stays usable far longer than one that's ignored.

When something does fail, we handle screen enclosure repair for both modern and traditional structures, replacing torn panels and repairing framing and hardware rather than rebuilding the whole enclosure if a repair will do. If you already have an enclosure that needs work, tell us what you're seeing and we'll let you know whether a repair or a rebuild makes more sense for your situation.