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Enjoy the Florida sunshine bug-free with professional screen enclosures.
Florida's beautiful weather is meant to be enjoyed. Our screen enclosures let you relax outdoors without the insects, debris, and harsh sun.
From new pool cage construction to screen room additions and repairs, we coordinate every type of enclosure project across Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, and surrounding Gulf Coast communities.
Full aluminum-frame pool enclosures built to Florida Building Code standards. We coordinate the entire project — from footer preparation and structural engineering to screen installation and final inspection.
Transform an open patio or lanai into a bug-free, shaded living space. We coordinate screen room additions that seamlessly connect to your home's existing architecture.
Florida weather is tough on screen enclosures. We coordinate rescreening, panel replacement, structural repairs, and hardware updates to keep your enclosure looking and functioning like new.
Strengthen your existing enclosure or build new with enhanced wind-rated designs. We ensure your screen structure meets current Florida Building Code requirements for your wind zone.
Southwest Florida presents unique challenges for outdoor structures — intense sun, hurricane-force winds, salt air, and relentless insects. Here's how we approach each one.
Florida Building Code has specific wind-load requirements for screen enclosures based on your location's wind zone. Coastal properties on Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and Anna Maria Island face stricter standards. We coordinate with structural engineers and ensure proper footer depth, beam sizing, and tie-down systems for your specific zone.
Standard screen mesh stops larger insects, but Florida's no-see-ums (biting midges) go right through. We offer finer mesh options — including 20/20 No-See-Um screen — that block these tiny pests while maintaining airflow and visibility, so you can truly enjoy your outdoor space.
Florida's intense UV rays break down standard screening and fade aluminum framing over time. We use UV-stabilized screen materials, Super Screen for enhanced durability, and powder-coated aluminum frames that resist fading, chalking, and corrosion.
Pool cages and screen rooms must handle Florida's torrential afternoon downpours without pooling water or creating drainage problems. We ensure proper grading under and around the enclosure, integrated gutter systems where appropriate, and footer designs that won't trap water against your home's foundation.
Homes within a mile of the Gulf face accelerated corrosion from salt-laden air. For coastal properties, we specify marine-grade aluminum framing, stainless steel fasteners, and upgraded powder coating that meets AAMA 2604 standards for coastal environments.
Screen enclosures and pool cages typically require building permits in Florida, including structural engineering and wind-load calculations. We help navigate your local building department's requirements and coordinate with properly licensed Florida contractors as required by law for permit-required work.
From concept to completion, we make your screen enclosure project straightforward. Here's the step-by-step approach we follow for every installation.
We visit your property to understand your vision, take precise measurements, evaluate existing structures, assess wind zone requirements, and discuss screen mesh options, door placements, and roof styles that work for your home.
We coordinate structural engineering with wind-load calculations specific to your location, prepare the permit package, and handle submissions to your local building department. You receive a detailed written estimate with material specifications.
We coordinate the installation with properly licensed Florida contractors — footer pouring, aluminum frame erection, beam installation, screen application, and door hardware. Permit-required work is performed under properly licensed Florida contractors as required by law.
We complete a thorough quality inspection with you, ensure every door operates smoothly, every screen panel is taut, and confirm the building department's final inspection is passed. We also provide care and maintenance guidance.
A screen enclosure or pool cage is a major investment in your home and lifestyle. Here's what sets our approach apart.
We coordinate your project with properly licensed Florida contractors and qualified trade professionals. Structural engineering, aluminum fabrication, and installation are handled by experienced professionals who meet Florida's licensing requirements.
No surprises. You receive a transparent estimate covering structural engineering, materials (frame, screen mesh, hardware), labor, permit fees, and timeline before any work begins.
We understand Southwest Florida's specific wind zones, coastal exposure requirements, and local building department expectations — from Sarasota County to Manatee County, Charlotte County, and barrier island communities.
Engineering, permitting, footer work, frame installation, screening, and final inspection — we coordinate it all. You have one point of contact for the entire project rather than managing multiple trades.
Every enclosure we coordinate includes structural engineering with wind-load calculations for your specific location and exposure category. You get peace of mind knowing your structure meets or exceeds Florida Building Code requirements.
Workmanship warranties are provided by the licensed contractors who perform the installation, and manufacturer warranties cover materials. We serve as your advocate to ensure any warranty issues are addressed promptly after project completion.
Answers to common questions from Southwest Florida homeowners about screen enclosures and pool cages.
Joshua Scott Homes provides residential remodeling, renovation consulting, project management, and contractor coordination services. For screen enclosures and pool cages, we coordinate new pool cage construction, screen room additions, lanai enclosures, rescreening, structural repairs, and hurricane protection upgrades across Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island, North Port, and surrounding communities. Permit-required work is performed under properly licensed Florida contractors and qualified trade professionals as required by law.
Yes, screen enclosures and pool cages typically require building permits in Florida. The permit package generally includes structural engineering with wind-load calculations, site plans, and product approvals. Permit requirements are based on your local jurisdiction and the enclosure's size and design. We help navigate your building department's requirements and coordinate with licensed professionals who handle the permitting process.
A standard pool cage or screen enclosure typically takes 4–8 weeks from permit approval to completion. The timeline includes footer/concrete work (1–2 weeks), aluminum frame erection (1–2 weeks), screen installation (1–2 weeks), and inspections. Permit approval timelines vary by municipality. We'll provide a detailed timeline in your written estimate and keep you updated throughout the project.
Standard screen mesh (usually 18×14 or 18×16) blocks larger insects like flies, mosquitoes, and moths but allows smaller pests like no-see-ums (biting midges) to pass through. No-See-Um screen (20×20 mesh) has a tighter weave that blocks these tiny insects. It slightly reduces airflow and visibility compared to standard screen, but many Florida homeowners find the trade-off worthwhile for true bug-free comfort. We can help you choose the right mesh for your location and priorities.
Screen enclosures are not designed to withstand direct hurricane-force winds — the screen panels will likely blow out in a major storm, which is by design (this relieves pressure on the structure). However, a properly engineered and permitted aluminum frame built to current Florida Building Code standards should remain structurally intact. We coordinate with structural engineers to ensure your enclosure meets the wind-load requirements for your specific location and exposure category.
Yes. After your initial consultation and site assessment, we provide a detailed written estimate covering structural engineering, permit fees, materials (frame, screen mesh, doors, hardware), labor, and timeline. You'll know exactly what to expect before any work begins.
We serve homeowners throughout Southwest Florida, including Sarasota, Bradenton, Manatee County, Sarasota County, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Casey Key, Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, Venice, Lakewood Ranch, North Port, Nokomis, Osprey, Palmetto, Parrish, and nearby Gulf Coast communities.
