Sometimes it would be nice to have a bit of privacy when having family time outside, wouldn’t it? For instance, planning a family birthday gathering or other event that involves food and fun and you weren’t planning on inviting the neighborhood kids. It’s hard to take when they stand near the fence gazing longingly in the direction of all that yummy food. It’s even worse when they fix those pleading, puppy dog eyes on you, though, right?
Most of us have probably had a “been there, done that” experience like that at least once. And if only once, boy, are you lucky! Sharing is great, but sometimes it just doesn’t work out in the way everyone hopes. We could continue our list of scenarios, but you get the point.
Family time is special, no doubt about it. Life moves so fast that it can easily get pushed further, then, further down the list. Before you know it, weeks… months, perhaps… have flown by and you’ve barely seen everyone in one place at one time.
Make a change
If you enclose your outdoor living space, whether it’s the lanai, the pool, or both, it adds a level of privacy that enables you to separate yourself from the hustle and bustle going on around you. As a matter of fact, when homeowners are asked why they chose to enclose their space, added privacy is the number one reason given. Moreover, many have added that if they had realized the positive effect it would have on their families, they would have done it sooner!
Mesh screen enclosures are a popular choice here in Florida. They create the illusion of total privacy which has the same effect. Seriously! Moreover, if you take advantage of customizing your screens, the effect is enhanced even further.
Some screen enclosure companies will add images to your screens thanks to the technological advancements in digital imagery. Specially treated dyes are used for printing. They are infused with ultraviolet (UV) protection so your screen images remain vibrant for years. Some even allow customers to submit digital images from their personal libraries rather than choosing something from a company catalog.
Either way, you’re sure to find something that appeals to you. Imagine walking out your back door and into your backyard getaway. Your family will likely make it a favorite place to hang out from day one!
In addition to privacy, mesh screen enclosures include several other benefits for you and your family to enjoy throughout the year.
Bugs be gone
We’ve all been driven indoors at some point due to being invaded by flies or mosquitoes. It’s pretty amazing how they manage to swarm en masse whenever you plan family time outdoors. Mesh screen enclosures end that onslaught—permanently!
The mesh screens are finely woven preventing them from getting into your space. Even those annoying noseeums aren’t going to find their way through. Imagine planning to have dinner outdoors without swishing away the flies between every bite. If you enclose your pool, night swims will become far more popular! Family and guests won’t ever have to dive under the water trying to escape the dive bombing blood suckers again.
UV protection
While your screen enclosure doesn’t completely shade you by any means, it does help combat those damaging UV rays. That’s because as they filter through the screen, they become less intense which means you won’t be reapplying sunscreen as often. That will be welcome news to a pool full of kids, won’t it?
Your pool or patio furniture and other decor won’t suffer sun fade as quickly either.
Safety features too
It’s nice to sit down and relax for a minute or two, but young children tend to keep moving which, of course, means that you do too. If you enclose your outdoor space, it creates a boundary of safety. They have a spot to be outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine without the chance of them wandering out of sight should you get distracted. That means you can actually sit down and read a chapter of that novel and enjoy a cool drink while they play nearby.
Moreover, if you should want them to stay out of the area, say if you’ve enclosed the pool, a quick flip of the lock on the door is all that is required.
Increases value
Having an enclosed outdoor area enhances your property value too. Of course, how much depends on several factors such as building materials used and the size of the structure. However, if you ever decide to sell your home, the fact that you have an outdoor enclosure might just be the selling point that gets your home off the market nearly as soon as you put it on!
A new outlook
Especially if you decide to customize your new screen enclosure, once it’s up your family will love they new space! Neighbors probably will too because the scenes are visible from both sides so completely transform the area inside and out. It’s truly remarkable.
Moreover, bugs won’t ever be a nuisance again. You’re going to have a safe space for young children—or pets—to get some fresh air. And you’ll have a bit of respite from the harsh Florida sunshine.
Lastly, you can be certain that family time is going to be more enjoyable. Friends are going to love coming over to hang out too. Oh, the memories to be made! You won’t regret your decision… not once.