Repairing a lanai is usually a straightforward task. It's simple to patch up minor rips and tears, but mending significant areas of a lanai can get costly. However, large mending projects don't make financial sense because these major fixes won't last for long.
Depending on the degree of the damage, homeowners may want to consider replacing the enclosure as a whole. Let's talk about the signs that your lanai needs a replacement or a simple repair.
Age
The lifespan of screen material is predictable partly by the quality of the screen installed. It will survive longer if polyester or fiberglass mesh, for example, was used during the first installation.
However, if a new homeowner doesn't know the screen's age or material, they must use other factors to decide whether or not repairs or replacements are required.
Change in color
Age-related screen weariness can cause discoloration. Although age isn't the only source of discoloration, it is one of the best clues for homeowners to evaluate when to replace their screens.
Damage
Some damage, such as an unintentional rip, is repairable without a total rescreen. But it is more probable that a tear near the screen frame indicates a much worse issue. This is the most prevalent damage for displays that have begun to disintegrate. The homeowner should examine the screen to establish if it was a single incident or if age-induced decay is the cause.
Homeowners also have to look at non-tear damage such as algae buildup and pool chemical damage before choosing to replace the entire screen. Several factors can impact screen material's lifespan, including its sunlight exposure.
Fasteners
Fasteners can become loose or damaged in isolated incidents. If this is the case, they are removable, and you can replace the support panels. Builders' grade steel screws, on the other hand, will rust after a few years of installation in a pool cage or screen enclosure.
If the fasteners are twisted or broken, replacing the screws and the panel they support may work, but corrosion is not far behind. A professional might change the fasteners with weather-resistant ones if you like, but a total rescreen isn't much more expensive than doing so.
Splines missing
As long as homeowners have the proper tool and parts, they can repair the problem if it's only a broken or missing spindle. A spline isn't too expensive, and replacements are relatively simple.
Preserve your lanai
If a homeowner finds that a replacement is necessary, they can expect high-quality results from a lanai screen repair provider. Call the experts today and enjoy your lanai for years to come.
Lanai Guy is a full-service screen company servicing Brandon, Riverview and the surrounding area for screen enclosures, lanais, rescreen and screen repair. Call 813-461-6159 to schedule an appointment!
