There’s nothing like one of our pop-up rain showers to throw a wrench in the family cookout at your place. Or maybe you don’t want to invest in patio furniture only to leave it at the mercy of the salt air or the harsh UV rays emitted by the sun. Good news! Protection from the elements is just one of the many benefits your family—and new patio furniture were it not inanimate—will enjoy for years to come.
Your outdoor furniture and decor may not realize the benefits of being tucked away in an enclosure, but you will! The salt in the air here is a corrosive substance. If it’s not made of plastic, it’s going to suffer the negative effects of salt accumulation. There probably isn’t one person living in the state of Florida who hasn’t suffered the ill effects of salt corrosion to some degree.
And, while we love our sunshine, too much of a good thing does quite a number on anything not protected by shade. It doesn’t take long either. And, of course, there’s the sudden rain showers and the occasional hurricane blowing through to deal with.
If you’re outdoor family area is enclosed, your stuff lasts longer.
Keeping it clean
The wind is bound to blow and when it does, you’re going to catch a nice breath of fresh air. However, yard debris, dust, and dirt won’t settle over your space as it does when everything is wide open.
Mesh screen enclosures block all that stuff so it’s not going to clutter up your space. If it’s the pool area that you’re considering closing in, you’ll be surprised at the difference it can make when the kids are corralled a bit. You’ll be spending more time swimming—or lounging poolside—instead of skimming. And imagine how great it will be to wander out to the lanai to enjoy your morning coffee without having to clean up after the storm that blew through in the night first. Having to dust off your seat before you can sit becomes a thing of the past too.
Say bye to bugs
Having dinner out on the lanai is going to be a brand new experience for your family after your new screen enclosure goes up because not a single fly will find its way to the table during the meal. Most professional companies in the industry use Phifer screens. They are so finely woven that no manner of bugs—including mosquitoes by the way—can get through.
You can dally after dinner without having to worry about being eaten alive or permeating the atmosphere with mosquito repellant. So go ahead and stash a couple of games out in the enclosure before it’s time to eat because when you make the suggestion, you know the answer is going to be yes!
Safety
Mesh screen enclosures create a safe space for small children and pets to experience the benefits of being outdoors while being safely contained. That means you can sit and relax, maybe read a bit even, without having to worry about anyone getting away from you.
Your new enclosure is going to keep unwanted guests, which could amount to all types of creatures, finding their way too close to the house as well. Set boundaries are good for people and wildlife alike!
Protects your privacy
Have you heard that privacy is the most given answer when homeowners are asked why they decided to install a mesh screen enclosure? And, among those, some say they wished they had known what that meant exactly because they would have gotten their new enclosures sooner!
The screens won’t block 100% of the view either way but they provide a greater degree of privacy. Just a subtle difference that makes a huge impact on the atmosphere that surrounds you.
You can take that a step further if you work with a company that customizes your privacy screen. Digital imagery makes it possible to take any image and print it directly onto your screens. You see where this is going, right? You can use an image from your favorite place on earth to create a backyard retreat of your very own.
Customers report being amazed at the difference customized screens made in their surroundings. The images are printed onto the screens using dyes that are enhanced with UV protection. Your screens are going to remain vibrant for years. What type of image would you use? The beach? A beautiful tropical garden, perhaps? It’s safe to say that no matter what imagery you use, the results will be amazing.
No regrets
Enclosing your outdoor living space benefits your family in several ways. You have a secluded place to gather away from what can sometimes feel like the prying eyes of your neighbors. They protect from the rain and provide a degree of shade during the sultry summer days Florida is well-known for too.
Mesh screen enclosures allow the air to circulate freely throughout the area. At the same time, they keep dirt, debris, and bugs from entering the space. An enclosed outdoor space also provides a safe area for children and pets to play in the fresh air without succumbing to an urge to wander off on an adventure without you in tow.
All in all, the benefits easily justify the expense of installing your new screen enclosure. Especially since so many families will be spending more time at home, for the foreseeable future at least, to offset the rising costs in this inflated economy. Moreover, once your enclosure is up, it’s likely to become your family’s favorite gathering spot which bodes well for togetherness.
When you spend time together, you’re teaching your children the importance of family. Bonds strengthened by love and laughter make for a strong family unit. That’s a mighty force to reckon with in the world today by any standard. If you’re leaning towards customizing your screens, gather the fam and start looking through those photos. We bet you’ll be reliving some wonderful memories together as you plan for your backyard retreat.