There’s nothing like realizing that your enclosure’s aging screen panels need replacing than when your gaze falls on your preschooler as she sits studying an opening just about her size that has pulled free from the frame. Mesh screens are pretty resistant to the salt and humidity in the air around here. However, there comes a day when you need to consider having them replaced. When you restore your enclosure’s structural integrity, you’re ensuring it will be enjoyed for years to come.
Some homeowners choose to tackle the project on their own. It’s a fairly easy do-it-yourself (DIY) project, but it can get frustrating now and then. Teamwork is the name of the game if you’re looking for the experience to be as stress-free as possible. Two people make it easier to keep the screens taut while installing and can ensure precision when measuring before cutting. Both are necessary to successfully restore the space to optimum condition at a minimum cost.
Others choose to hire a contractor or a company that specializes in installing screen enclosures. Either are willing to give estimates to help you plan your budget and many will offer to do it for free. It gives you a chance to ask any questions and possibly discuss making some changes, say, enlarging the space to incorporate both the pool and patio area perhaps. Or, maybe, you want to discuss the options should you be planning to replace all your rusty metal screws with new ones. If you don’t have kickplates installed at the bottom of your screens, it’s worth discussing as well. Especially if you have young children or pawing pets.
Restore your sense of total relaxation
Granted, if you discovered your child sizing up a possible means of escape into parts unknown, there will be no chance of total relaxation until the new screens are up. That’s a no-brainer. Mesh screen enclosures are the perfect spot to allow young children and pets to be outdoors without fear of them wandering away. The screen panels allow the fresh air and sunshine to filter into the space as well as provide a designated area for play.
Other problems arise when your screens are showing signs of wear.
Bugs are bugging you
Even the tiniest holes or tears make it too easy for bugs to reenter your atmosphere. Mosquitoes and other infuriating insects will seemingly put out an all-call to announce the discovery. Restore your panels to prime condition and you and your family will be able to go outdoors without becoming a meal for the multitudes—or sharing your meal with a sudden swarm of flies.
Dirt and debris make a mess
Screens that aren’t ripped or sagging provide an impenetrable barrier against storm and yard debris. You can rest assured that all that stuff stays out in the yard where it belongs. And the broom stays stored a lot longer too.
You can enhance your surroundings even more
When you restore your screen panels, you might consider replacing them with customized screens. Some companies print images directly onto the mesh screen using dyes that have been treated with added ultraviolet (UV) protection. The vibrant colors are guaranteed to last for years despite the harsh impact of the Florida sun.
It’s amazing what an impact screen customization has on your environment. Homeowners report that it further enhances their sense of privacy. Moreover, it incites feelings of being tucked away in your own private vacation spot whether it be the beach, a tropical rainforest, or any other environment you and your family most love to be in.
Finishing touches seal the deal
Adding lights, water features, furniture, and other decor completes your backyard getaway. We can assure you that the final result may surprise you. It’s going to look nothing short of amazing!
Your family will love spending family time there. The added sense of seclusion enhances rest and relaxation time making movie nights more cozy. Then, on the other hand, game night can be lots more fun too if you aren’t thinking about drawing attention to yourselves with your family’s zany action game antics.
Your family will enjoy all the benefits screen enclosures provide. In addition to creating that bug-free safe space for children—and pets—to enjoy time safely outdoors, screen enclosures filter the sun’s harsh UV rays making them less intense.
Your space stays cleaner and, if your enclosure surrounds the pool, it equates to less time skimming and more time lounging as you watch the kids play in the water. Additionally, screen enclosures provide invisible protection against mold and mildew because air flows freely throughout the space airing out every dark nook and cranny. Mold spores gather there but need moisture to thrive.
Restore and more
Keeping your screen enclosure in tip-top shape is making the most of your investment. Lots of Floridians are sticking closer to home because of the rising costs of necessities. Having a place in your home where your family and friends can gather to spend time together is a valuable resource. Maintaining your screens is a fairly inexpensive way to ensure that your family’s favorite spot remains just that.
Time flies no matter how we’re spending it. Making treasured memories to last a lifetime is surely considered time well spent. And, consider this a friendly PSA. Don’t make everyone gathered together but individually scrolling on phones or devices the norm. Spend your time together engaged with each other.
You’re going to have a blast!