Pool screen enclosure: When should it be repaired? [3 signs]

Pool cage perfection: Dive into serenity surrounded by nature's embrace.

Pool screen enclosures turn the pool zones into safe and customized home additions.

But, as these structures are outdoors, and exposed to several degrading agents, just like corrosion, intense climates, and animals, they frequently suffer short and long-term damages.

In the following article you will know 3 types of signs:

• Structural.

• Biological.

• Aesthetic,

That indicates you must repair or replace your pool screen enclosures.

Pool enclosure screen repair: When and how to do it?

The lapses to repair a pool enclosure screen depend on the types of exposition the structures and screens are subjected to. According to experts, the repair process must be carried out every 5 or 10 years.

However, sometimes the lapses in repairing the pool cages could be even less, especially when there are notable damages like cracks, tension losses, or material corrosion which affect the stability of structures.

The ways to do effective maintenance actions begin with identifying those points on screens that can be affected by animal incursions, humidity, or sun damage. As fast as we can detect some signs of corrosion it is cheaper to repair.

Some types of damages can be solved by the owners themselves using products designed for this purpose, but other cases need to be attended to by specialists in maintenance. Professionals can pinpoint which methods are more accurate to guarantee the durability of the pool cages.

That's the reason why it's important to contact repair services when we notice some signs on the screens and structures of pool cages, which affect their functionality and appeal.

3 Signs that your pool screen enclosure needs repairs

Here we present 3 signs that indicate it's time to make some repairing actions or contact the preventive maintenance services providers.

Structural signs

Structural damages are related to corrosion and fatigue of materials, problems that generally occur in pool cage installations. Pool screen enclosures are built with aluminum bars, synthetic coatings, and different kinds of screens.

In this point, it is important to know that screens are usually made of fiberglass or polyester, while Pool Paint Screen paints your pool cage aluminum structure with the best products available, namely, Sherwin Williams ® Bond-Plex or DTM, special paints specifically formulated for outdoor use and, therefore, it has UV Resistance.

The long exposure of the material to climate variations, including solar radiation, stormy weather, saline water, pool chemical products (such as chlorine), and blizzards, affects the structural properties of the pool cage pieces.

Some structural signs you may notice on the screens and bars are:

• Fading (discolorations)

• Screen door damages

• Soffit damages

• Chipping paint

• Corrosion

• Cracks

• Holes

Biological signs

The damages caused by biological agents can accelerate the spoilage of materials. The adherence of organic substances like algae, fungi, and mosses on the screen surfaces accelerates the corrosion of the aluminum frame.

In addition, both screens and bars can be alluring by some insects and animals that build hives or burrows at points of the enclosures, which causes mechanical distortion of materials, like stains, little holes, or folds.

The lack of maintenance can make irreversible structural changes, making it weaker, more porous, and unattractive.

Aesthetic signs

One of the most important signs has to do with the pool cage appearance.

Fading is a definitive sign of which we must take care, not only because it affects the enclosure aesthetic but also because it is a visible phenomenon that can reveal other important damages that are not so easy to identify at first sight.

Additionally, if you detect fadings or discolorations in the pool cage aluminum frames, that means the metal structure is losing its paint coating, which protects it from weather agents (UV rays, rain, snow, etc.) and corrosive chemical substances, accelerating its deterioration.

Other aesthetic signs are:

• Tears

• Presence of rust on aluminum frames

• Enamel chipping on bars and screens

Repair versus Replace my pool cage screen: What should I do?

You should repair it when…

Minor damages:

• You can repair it on your own

• Damages affect small zones of screens

• The damages are accessible to reach without support

• The last time the enclosures were replaced was 5-10 years ago or less.

Typical minor damages include:

• Screws or bolts replacement due to corrosion damages

• Door kit and bug sweep replacement

• Screen doors replacement

• Partial screen replacement

• Cage painting

You should replace it when…

Major damages:

• You don’t have the ability (or the time) to repair on your own

• Damages affect extended zones of screens

• The damages are not accessible to reach without support

• Presence of honeycombs or burrows.

• The last time the enclosures were replaced was 10-15 years ago or more.

Typical major damages include:

• Total pool cage replacement

• Total screen replacement

• Total cage painting

Pool Paint Screen LLC recommends a total pool cage replacement only when there is important structural damage.

We have successfully repaired 40-year-old pool cages and they look like new ones after the refurbishment, while keeping all their structural resistance, safety, and properties.

How much does it cost to rescreen a pool enclosure in Florida?

In Florida, small reparations such as a single screen panel replacement can cost between $80 to $130, depending on the screen type.

A complete pool cage rescreening, using regular 18x14 fiberglass screens, can cost around $2,400 for a regular pool cage to $4,800 when is a large pool cage.

However, costs depend on the nature of the damage and how widespread it is throughout the enclosure structure.

Cost estimations also include:

• Repairing materials

• Trash disposal costs

• Labors

• The cost of the screens, depending on the pool screen type

The size of pool cage enclosures is also an important variable that has to be considered when clients ask for estimation costs.

To determine the pool cage size it is necessary to consider the surface of the roof, the area of the walls, and also the maximum height of the pool cage sides.

Thus, a pool cage with a height of 20 ft will have a higher cost than a pool cage with a height of 15 ft. Usually, the maximum pool cage height is around 21 ft, while the typical pool cage height ranges from 10 ft to 16 ft.

What are the pros and cons of pool screen enclosures?

Pool screen enclosures have pros and cons, as any other thing. Here we tell you some of the most important:

Pros

• Safety: Pool screen enclosures protect you both from harmful UV rays and hazardous animals, just as spiders, snakes, and all kinds of insects. They also help to protect your little children and pets from risks by keeping away from the pool area.

• Cleanliness: Screen enclosures keep the pool water clean of leaves, bugs, dust, debris, and other pollutants. This also reduces the pool maintenance time and costs.

• Availability: With a pool screen enclosure you can swim whenever you want. Rainy and sunny days will not be a problem. You can also complement your pool with a pool heating system to control the water temperature.

• Cost: Pool screen enclosures reduce overall maintenance costs and make you save money in the long run. Moreover, they add value to your property.

Cons

• Pool screen enclosures could have big initial costs.

• They require major repairs every 5-10 years.

• You will need a pressure washing to remove algae, especially in white pool cages.

Who provides the best pool screen enclosure repair from Orlando to Sarasota?

Pool Paint Screen LLC offers you the best services of painting, repairing, and rescreening your pool enclosures and lanais in Florida, from Orlando to Sarasota.

Here there is a list of places where Pool Paint Screen LLC usually operates:

• Brevard

• Charlotte

• De Soto

• Hardee

• Hernando

• Hillsborough

• Lake

• Lee

• Manatee

• Orange

• Osceola

• Pazco

• Pinellas

• Polk

• Saint Lucie

• Sarasota

• Seminole

• Volusia

Why choose Pool Paint Screen LLC to repair your pool cage?

With many providers in Florida, Why choose Pool Paint Screen LLC to install, paint, or rescreen your pool enclosure?

Here there are some reasons:

• Pool Paint Screen LLC is a reputable, family-run business specializing in exceptional pool cage restoration.

• With convenient locations throughout Florida, we offer top-notch pool cage painting and rescreening services to homeowners across the region.

• We prioritize absolute customer satisfaction. Collaborating closely with clients at every step of the project, we tailor our pool cage restoration to meet individual preferences.

• We're confident in the top-quality work we deliver, and our outstanding testimonials highlight our consistent commitment to excellence.

Final Comments

It is worth it to install and maintain a pool screen enclosure because it adds value to your property, enhances your safety, keeps your pool available to swim and relax around the year, and reduces the pool maintenance costs, which will make you save a lot of money in the long run.

If you need to install, repair, paint, or replace your pool screen enclosure from Orlando to Sarasota, ask us for a free estimate or call us (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm) by the following phone number:

 (407) 554-9393

We are ready to paint or repair your pool cage!!!...