Maintenance for screenrooms or pool enclosures is fairly minimal. Besides the occasional damage from the weather or outside debris, screens in Florida typically last 10 to 15 years. If you've been wondering if the time has come to rescreen your outside areas, here are some common reasons homeowners choose to replace their screening.
Damage Repair
Even if your home is child-free and pet-free, you may still get screen damage. Life happens and, over time, screens can rip or get holes from normal wear and tear, weather, or accidents. Rescreening helps to maintain the integrity of the screening system by replacing the weak areas.
Regularly checking your screens and rescreening when necessary can also help prevent bigger issues in the future. When you address smaller damage early, you can avoid larger replacements in the future.
Safety
Screens provide an added layer of security by making it harder for children and pets to get into certain areas of your home, like pools or open backyards. Rescreening ensures your screened area is secure and free from tears or gaps that could pose a safety hazard, and gives you a little more peace of mind.
Pest Control
Our balmy, tropical Florida climate may make it an appealing place to live, but that same mild climate is also attractive for insects and pests. Screens act as a barrier to help keep those unwanted visitors out. When screens become torn, damaged, or saggy from age, they may be giving those pesky insects a way in. If you're starting to see more insects inside your screenroom or pool enclosure, it may be a sign that you have a hole, tear, or gap somewhere. Rescreening helps to ensure that your home remains protected against unwanted insects and pests.
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Appearance
While we don't have to deal with severe cold, Florida homeowners do have to contend with other harsh conditions, like extreme heat, high humidity, strong wind, and heavy rain. Exposure to this type of weather can cause screens to fade or discolor. Not only does this mean they could be weakened and easier to damage, but worn screens can take away from the otherwise beautiful look of your home. Easily refresh the look of your home by replacing old or worn screens with new ones.
Rescreen projects can be done very quickly, with some jobs being completed within a week from start to finish. If you're ready to enjoy the outdoors with the protection of a new screen, contact us for a free quote. We would love to help you freshen up the look of your screenroom or pool enclosure.