A hurricane approaches and what's the first thing to go? A screened pool or patio enclosure. But there are precautions a homeowner can take.

Screened-in pool enclosures are becoming increasingly popular as pool owners strive to keep outside elements like dirt, leaves and bugs out of a clean pool.

What about screen enclosures? A. The Florida Building Code focuses on saving lives, not luxuries like pool enclosures. That thinking may change, as insured losses continue to mount. Q.

The screen enclosure will have a slight cooling effect on your pool’s water temperature by diffusing the amount of available sunlight.

Homeowners who must replace damaged screened pool enclosures can face waiting periods as long as 18 months, with costs ranging from $13,000 to more than $25,000. For those unwilling to wait or pay … ...

If you’re considering a full backyard transformation—outdoor kitchens, decks, or screened pool enclosures—expect price hikes across the board due to increased metal costs.

5. The extruded aluminum screen enclosure featured a chair rail channel with the fiberglass screen, in your choice of color, rolled in for a tighter fit. As a child-safety measure, the handles on ...