18 Questions Answered · Brevard County, FL
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$3,000-30,000 depending on size and design. Small lanai screen: $3-7K. Standard mansard or hip-roof pool cage: $10-20K. Large custom with super-screen and bronze frame: $20-30K+.
Brevard pool cages must meet Florida Building Code wind-load requirements - typically 130-150 mph design wind speed depending on exposure. Frames must be aluminum (hurricane-rated tier) with stainless fasteners. Mesh attachment uses approved spline systems.
#18x14 is standard - blocks most insects. #20x20 (super-screen) for fine bugs and reduced UV. #40 (no-see-um) for sand fleas/midges - mostly coastal homes within a mile of beach.
Standard fiberglass screen: 5-8 years before sun degradation. Polyester screen (super-screen): 10-15 years. Stainless or aluminum mesh: 20+ years. Brevard sun and salt air accelerate degradation.
White, bronze (most popular in Brevard), and bronze with sandstone trim. Some manufacturers offer colors like black or custom matching. Bronze handles UV best - stays uniform color longest.
Small lanai (200 sqft): 2-3 days. Standard pool cage (600-1,000 sqft): 4-7 days. Large custom: 1-2 weeks. Weather can extend in rainy season.
Yes for any new screen enclosure or pool cage. Brevard County requires building permit, sometimes engineering for larger structures. We handle permits.
Depends on extent. Single panel damage: repair $200-600 per panel. 20%+ structural damage: usually full replacement makes more sense. We evaluate and quote both options.
Yes. Adding a screen room to an existing patio slab: $5-15K depending on size and roof style. Popular for back-porch living space without bugs.
Three styles common in Brevard: mansard (slanted-then-vertical, traditional pool cage look), hip (low-slope hip roof, modern aesthetic), and dome (curved for hurricane wind load). Plus solid-roof options if you want a real lanai roof instead of screen.
Available - "kick plate" panels at the base, sometimes solid roof sections combined with screen. Adds $20-60/sqft over standard screen but allows usable shaded space and protects from direct rain.
Some homeowners add removable storm panels that bolt over screen sections during named storms. $400-1,200 per panel. Most opt for just the engineered hurricane-rated frame and replace screens if damaged.
Yes - very common project. Adding screen walls to an existing covered patio: $4-12K depending on size. Adds outdoor living space without bugs.
Yes. The pool cage and any attached covered patio (under the screen roof) integrate. Some clients do all-screen, some do hybrid with a solid-roof section over the pool deck dining area.
Standard fiberglass tears easily under cat claws or dog scratches. Pet-resistant screen (stronger weave, vinyl-coated polyester): 5-7x stronger, $0.50-1.50 more per sqft material. Worth it if you have pets.
Pressure wash 1-2x per year. Inspect for tears annually. Re-spline (replace rubber that holds the screen) every 10-15 years. Frame rinse with fresh water if you're within a mile of the coast (salt buildup).
Yes. Most pool cages attach to the existing house wall or eave. Proper flashing and waterproofing at the attachment point is critical to prevent leaks.
Frame: 10-25 years (manufacturer). Screen: 10-15 years on premium polyester. ELSO workmanship: 2 years on installation including all fasteners, splines, and attachment to existing structures.
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