Puppies, bunnies, cats, and kids – they all need a safe space to play to be happy and healthy. What can you do if a backyard fence isn’t enough? Or what do you do if you don’t have a backyard fence? You may live on a rural property. Whatever the circumstances, screen enclosures are an excellent way to help protect your family and pets. If you haven’t considered a screen enclosure for your patio or pool area, now is the perfect time.
Protection from pests, insects, and wildlife is a key benefit of a screen enclosure. They also offer environmental protection. Most importantly, they provide a safe space for your family and pets to play, relax, and enjoy the outdoors.
The weather in Florida is fantastic and should be enjoyed year-round. One way to do that is to have a patio or pool screen enclosure installed. This article will delve into what screen enclosures are, how they offer protection from pests, wildlife, and the environment, and how they benefit your family and pets. We will also discuss how to choose the right enclosure.
What Are Screen Enclosures?
You have likely seen a screen enclosure before as they are very popular in Florida. They can be used in a variety of locations. Front porches, balconies, patios, and pool areas are all great spaces to install a screen enclosure. If you have never seen one, imagine your window screens or screened door on a much larger scale.
At Tripod Aluminum we install screen enclosures made from, you guessed it, aluminum! We build aluminum frames because of aluminum’s inherent strength, durability, and rust resistance and anchor our enclosures with stainless steel anchors. These high-quality materials are designed to withstand Florida’s high-intensity UV rays and extreme weather, such as hurricanes.
Protection From Pests and Insects
Pests, such as insects, pose harm to both your family and pets. Stinging insects, such as bees, wasps, and yellowjackets can cause severe allergic reactions in some people and pets. Even if you don’t have an allergy, a bad reaction can lead to a worse reaction the next time you are stung and may eventually lead to an allergy. If you already have an allergy, another sting could lead to an anaphylactic reaction which can be life-threatening.
Aside from stinging insects, we have more than our fair share of mosquitoes in Florida! Wouldn’t you love to lounge by the pool on a warm summer evening while your pup chews on a toy or your kids play in the pool without getting eaten alive by mosquitoes? That’s a dream come true for every Floridian, right? A screen enclosure can make that possible! Additionally, you can forego harmful insect repellants and sprays.
Say Goodbye to Unwelcome Wildlife
Florida has incredible ecosystems that allow an abundance of wildlife to flourish here. It’s part of what makes Florida beautiful. We don’t want our wildlife to leave. We just don’t want them lounging by our pool! Screen enclosures can help deter wildlife like gators, raccoons, and possums.
These types of wild animals can fall into your pool, be destructive, and even harm your family and pets. We all know the dangers of gators, so why not give your family and pets an extra layer of protection? Your little furry pal should be able to enjoy the night air without fearing for his life. Screen enclosures make that possible.
Protection From the Environment
The sun’s UV rays are particularly strong in Florida. A screen enclosure helps block the sun’s harmful rays making your outdoor time safer. You should still wear sunscreen though as a screen enclosure does not block 100% of UV rays. It protects your children and pets from wildlife, as mentioned above. If you have a pool enclosure, your pool will require less maintenance and chemicals saving you both time and money. If you have ever cleaned your pool after a hurricane, you understand how valuable this protection is!
Benefits for Pets
Most pets love a little outside time. You love for them to have it too, especially when they get the zoomies! A screen enclosure provides a safe space for your pet to play. They are not in danger from larger animals, and they are less likely to escape your yard which could put them in danger of becoming hurt or lost. Additionally, if your pet enjoys eating her meals or treats outside, her goodies won’t get stolen by raccoons anymore!
Benefits for the Family
Protection from pests and insects, protection from unwelcome wildlife, protection from the environment, and protection for your pets all benefit you as a family. As they say in infomercials, “But wait, there’s more!” An enclosed porch, patio, balcony, or pool area increases your living space. Now you can feel comfortable inviting friends and family over even if your home doesn’t have a lot of space because you can leave the sliding door open and utilize both your indoor and outdoor space.
How Do You Choose the Right Enclosure?
That’s what we are here to do – help you choose the enclosure that is right for you! We will look at your needs, style, and budget. For example, do you need a doggie door from the screened-in area to the backyard or a regular screen door? Do you want to have an unhindered view? You would want to consider our panoramic screen enclosures. And, of course, how much do you want to spend on the project? We will walk through all of this with you to help you choose the right enclosure!
Summary
Screen enclosures provide many benefits. They offer protection from pests and insects, keep out unwelcome wildlife, offer protection from the environment, and offer the benefits of safety and added living space for your family and pets. If you live in Melbourne, FL, Palm Bay, FL, or Merritt Island, FL and are interested in patio enclosures or pool enclosures, then look no further than Tripod Aluminum. We offer over 30 years of experience and take pride in exceeding our customers’ expectations, so give us a call today!
