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re: Pros / Cons of a screened in patio?
Posted on 6/13/19 at 6:51 am to Sir Drinksalot
Posted on 6/13/19 at 6:51 am to Sir Drinksalot
quote:
Retractable screens.
Interesting. Tell me more.
Expensive? Do they last? Do they look good?
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Posted on 6/13/19 at 6:56 am to HailToTheChiz
Right now I have a back patio that’s concrete for the pad probably 100’x15’. No overhang of any sort. What price range are we looking at to screen that in?
Posted on 6/13/19 at 7:41 am to OleWarSkuleAlum
build 20 years ago with a screen porch facing north. Used it often but for only about 6-7 months a year. Too cold Dec. thru Feb. and too hot June thru Sep. Three years ago we made a sun room with a few sliding windows with screens.
Now we have the best of both worlds, open windows when nice and use heat and window ac when it is not.
Now we have the best of both worlds, open windows when nice and use heat and window ac when it is not.
Posted on 6/13/19 at 9:09 am to East Coast Band
They def look good:
I don't really have a good feel for pricing yet compared to just a standard install. I'm sure the hardware will much more expensive, but not sure how much install cost will be.
I don't really have a good feel for pricing yet compared to just a standard install. I'm sure the hardware will much more expensive, but not sure how much install cost will be.
Posted on 6/13/19 at 9:15 am to lilsnappa
My quote was $6k for retractable. I do not have retractable screens 
Edit - they look incredible on my neighbors house, I just couldn't justify the cost
Edit - they look incredible on my neighbors house, I just couldn't justify the cost
This post was edited on 6/13/19 at 9:17 am
Posted on 6/13/19 at 10:02 am to lilsnappa
well that looks awesome
Posted on 6/13/19 at 11:19 am to Tigris
quote:I just ripped one out too.
put a screen porch area on my house I built in Florida. After 3 years I ripped the screen and frame off. The view is not as good with it, it picks up pine needles and dirt, it does reduce the air flow a bit, and it just felt closed in compared to an open porch
I can’t believe how much more comfortable I am without it.
Airflow, cleanliness, aesthetics all better. To each his own. But with backyard spraying and thermacells I just don’t have that many mosquitos
Posted on 6/13/19 at 3:42 pm to tigerfoot
Estimate for our patio was 3k recently. It’s average sized and that was for aluminum .
Posted on 6/30/19 at 8:56 pm to Cycledude
Who was the retractable screen company?
I have ~25’ clear opening and would like to install either manual or motorized.
I have ~25’ clear opening and would like to install either manual or motorized.
Posted on 7/1/19 at 8:31 am to poochie
Phantom Screens is the one I know of that does retractable screens, but there may be others
Posted on 7/1/19 at 10:49 am to HailToTheChiz
Relatively cheap. I use the screen system they sell at Lowes.
Pros:
1. Makes outside tolerable.
2. Does add value, if done right (can't look cheap).
Cons:
1. Must seal it up as close to 100% as possible, and doors are tricky to get the patio sealed up.
2. You will still get some bugs, and when they get in, they can't get out.
3. Screens will need to be replaced once every year or so.
4. Screened in porches are hard to clean. Unlike an open patio, it is tough to wash it out with a hose.
Pros:
1. Makes outside tolerable.
2. Does add value, if done right (can't look cheap).
Cons:
1. Must seal it up as close to 100% as possible, and doors are tricky to get the patio sealed up.
2. You will still get some bugs, and when they get in, they can't get out.
3. Screens will need to be replaced once every year or so.
4. Screened in porches are hard to clean. Unlike an open patio, it is tough to wash it out with a hose.
This post was edited on 7/1/19 at 10:50 am
Posted on 7/5/19 at 8:54 pm to Tony The Tiger
Got a quote from a local company for a complete install of a motorized screen for my back porch. ~$6500. Being the mechanical genius that I am, I’m wondering if I can find this online and install it myself saving me a few grand.
Posted on 7/5/19 at 10:32 pm to HailToTheChiz
They are great.
If you have a view that you want to keep in tact, copper would be your best bet, but it aint cheap.
My suggestion though, is vinyl coated polyester. Scope it out.
If you have a view that you want to keep in tact, copper would be your best bet, but it aint cheap.
My suggestion though, is vinyl coated polyester. Scope it out.
Posted on 10/7/19 at 3:01 pm to lilsnappa
Glad I found this thread....
The nighttime bugs and mosquitos I have are unbearable. Nothing seems to keep the mosquitos away for good.
I convinced myself last night I want to have retractable screens installed. Mosquitos were just miserable. For me, the screens would remain open vast majority of the time. But I’d love the option to screen myself in at night to watch games on the back patio.
Mine is very similar in size compared to the picture link you posted with brick columns instead. The area I’m trying to enclose would be roughly 30 ft length and 12 ft (x2) width.
Anyone with idea on estimated cost for that size?
Any company recommendations for New Orleans metro area?
TIA
The nighttime bugs and mosquitos I have are unbearable. Nothing seems to keep the mosquitos away for good.
I convinced myself last night I want to have retractable screens installed. Mosquitos were just miserable. For me, the screens would remain open vast majority of the time. But I’d love the option to screen myself in at night to watch games on the back patio.
Mine is very similar in size compared to the picture link you posted with brick columns instead. The area I’m trying to enclose would be roughly 30 ft length and 12 ft (x2) width.
Anyone with idea on estimated cost for that size?
Any company recommendations for New Orleans metro area?
TIA
Posted on 10/7/19 at 6:33 pm to greenwave
Why would you have leaves on a screened in porch?
Posted on 10/7/19 at 6:48 pm to Tony The Tiger
quote:
Screens will need to be replaced once every year or so.
Aluminum screens will last 10 years. Just pressure wash them every year and knock off all the stuff that builds up on them.
I screened in my back deck about 13 years ago. I had to add some 4x6 posts because my openings were 7'.
I think I spent about 400-500 on materials and did the work myself.
Posted on 10/9/19 at 7:05 am to Tony The Tiger
I clean out my porches with a pressure washer. Whatever water is left can be blown out with a leaf blower or sucked up with a shop vac. I love my screened porches.
Posted on 10/9/19 at 10:42 am to ItNeverRains
quote:
There are no cons. its fantastic
here i am again :waves:
i'm going to replace my existing screen. you dont happen to know someone who replaces screens as well do you? one of the existing folks you've already sent me? mine is old and trashed and with the new patio going on i want a nicer/newer screen.
Posted on 10/9/19 at 1:05 pm to greenwave
Screened mine in. Best decision ever. Use patio more now. Acadian did my job. 3,800 but required a roof, gutters and back door. Highly recommend them.
Posted on 10/9/19 at 1:56 pm to Clames
quote:Use the finished aluminum framing with the channels for the screen spline. Your customers will thank you for the many years of low-care maintenance.
I'm about to install a screen system on a client's porch, haven't priced it out but it's a medium sized deal and about 170' of framing needed.
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