It’s still plenty warm enough to eat out on the lanai. The shorter days leave a bit to be desired though. This time of day, the sun sure hits the eyes in the wrong spot to see very far. You’re hoping to catch a glimpse of him without having to bellow loud enough to carry across the backyards. You know, enclosing your lanai cuts down on the amount of sun that hits the space. Moreover, you won’t have to worry about flies or the neighbor’s dog getting to supper before you and your husband track down your wayward son.
That’s because the finely woven mesh screen blocks all manner of insects—even those annoying noseeums. Imagine supper sans the flies! Or a candlelight meal with not a mosquito—or citronella candle—in sight! You won’t have to hope for a breeze to clear the heavy aroma of bug spray from the air either. However, you’ll still have the benefit of fresh air circulating throughout the outdoor living room. You can sit and enjoy the cool evening air without dreading turning on any lights. Because if you do, the bugs will show up in droves.
Privacy rates at the top of the list
Enclosing your outdoor space provides your family with an element of privacy, too. In fact, privacy is the number one reason homeowners give for erecting an enclosure in the first place. Some have gone so far as to say if they’d realized what a difference it made, they’d have done it sooner!
Neighbors are great, but sometimes it’s nice to have some space. Enclosing the lanai allows your family to feel as if they’re tucked away from everything going on in the surrounding neighborhood. And, vice versa, by the way.
Taking things to another level
You can even take things a step further and work with a company that offers an option to allow customers to customize their screens. Customers can choose any digital image—from their personal library or from the company’s—and it’s printed directly onto the screens. Images are printed using dyes that are resistant to sun fade and remain vibrant for years to come.
The end result is a dramatic change! You can feel as if you’re outdoor living room is surrounded by that beautiful tropical garden you and your family stumbled upon when vacationing in Hawaii. Or if you love the beach, the surf could be up every day! The possibilities are truly limitless. By the time you finish decorating to complete the ambiance, you’ll be rushing home from work to spend some time in your backyard retreat.
Even if you don’t customize, adding your own finishing touches will be enough. Everyone is sure to make your new enclosure their new favorite place to be!
Less cleaning up
Other than sun fade, the only problem with setting up an outdoor living room is the accumulation of dirt and debris. It’s constant, isn’t it? Once you enclose the space, you aren’t going to be walking out the door with your morning coffee and laptop to be greeted with the mess left by the storm you didn’t here blow through in the night. It cuts way down on cleaning in general, as a matter of fact.
There’s no way to downplay that!
No more surprise visits
Has anyone not had a snake—or an alligator even—show up way too close to the house for comfort? We’ve got quite a menagerie of wildlife common to our state. Enclosing your living room is going to shield you from having to deal with anything that finds its way into your yard.
I mean, eventually, it’s going to wander out again, right?
Safety features can’t hurt
Even if you don’t get anxious or intimidated by finding a snake curled up under the seat cushion, your kids could be outdoors without you. If they aren’t frightened by the encounter, things could get pretty dangerous if they decide to catch the critter—whatever it is! Having a boundary around your outdoor space keeps unwanted guests away.
It also keeps children—especially your younger ones—in a safe space. Life with toddlers and preschoolers is busy! It’s nice to have a place where you know they can safely play in the fresh air while you take a minute to catch up on social media or start researching that assignment for class. Or perhaps, you’re having a family gathering and need a safe place for the food and drinks… or birthday present stash maybe… while everyone’s having fun and games in the yard. Whether you need to keep little ones in or out, all you have to do is lock the door.
Not throwing shade
Mesh screen enclosures don’t completely shade your lanai, but they do reduce the effect of harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. That means your furniture and accessories aren’t going to suffer sun fade nearly as soon as without any protection at all.
Other benefits, though, aptly make up for that fact. You won’t have to worry about bug invasions and being outdoors in the evening without becoming a mosquito banquet is going to be an experience worth living! Your family will enjoy an element of privacy that is sure to enhance your rest and relaxation time.
Moreover, you aren’t going to be cleaning the space nearly as often. Nor will you feel inclined to peek under furniture looking for uninvited guests anymore. Lastly, mesh screen enclosures provide you with a safe place for young children—or pets—to enjoy being outdoors without having an opportunity to wander off.
Which is pretty much where we came in, right?