- New screen enclosures & cages
- Re-screening and panel repair
- Storm-rated framing
- Pet and child-friendly options
More enjoyment, less maintenance
Pool screen enclosures in Port St. Lucie earn their keep every single day: less skimming, fewer chemicals eaten up by leaves and pollen, no mosquitoes at dusk, and shade that makes a July afternoon by the water actually pleasant. We build new pool cages and repair existing ones across Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Stuart, Jensen Beach, and Palm City.
If you already have a cage, the first question is usually the big one, so let's answer it up front.
Re-screening or a full cage replacement?
Here's the short version: if the aluminum frame is straight and solid, you almost never need a new cage. Torn panels, sagging screen, and mesh that has gone brittle and gray in the Florida sun are all fixed with re-screening, at a fraction of the cost of a new enclosure. We can replace a single blown-out panel or re-screen the whole cage with fresh mesh and new spline.
A full replacement makes sense when the structure itself is the problem. Watch for these signs:
- Bent, twisted, or leaning frame members, often left over from a past storm
- White, chalky corrosion eating into the aluminum, common closer to the coast where salt air is relentless
- Rusted or popped fasteners along the beams and where the cage anchors to the deck
- Spline channels so worn that new screen will not stay tight
Not sure which side of the line your cage falls on? We'll take a look and tell you honestly. Plenty of "I think I need a new cage" calls end as a re-screen and some new hardware. And if you're already planning bigger backyard changes, a new enclosure pairs naturally with pool remodeling or a new pool deck and patio, since it's smart to finish the deck before the cage goes up.
Screen mesh options: it's not one-size-fits-all
The mesh you choose changes how the enclosure feels day to day. The common choices:
- Standard 18/14 fiberglass mesh: the everyday workhorse. Good airflow, good visibility, keeps out leaves, palm debris, and mosquitoes.
- 20/20 no-see-um mesh: a tighter weave that blocks the tiny biting midges that come off the river and marshes on calm evenings. If no-see-ums find you, this is the fix.
- Pet-resistant screen: a heavier, thicker weave for the lower panels so a dog pawing at a lizard doesn't punch through. Great for households with big dogs or curious kids.
- Solar or shade mesh: a denser weave that cuts glare and heat, useful on west-facing pools that bake in the afternoon sun.
- Privacy screen: a dense weave for one or two walls facing a neighbor, so you get seclusion without building a fence.
You can mix them. A popular setup here is pet-resistant mesh on the bottom panels, no-see-um mesh everywhere else, and shade mesh on the roof panels over the seating area.
Framing built for Treasure Coast hurricane season
From June through November, every pool cage on the Treasure Coast gets tested. Storm-rated framing is about the parts you don't see: heavier-gauge aluminum sized for local wind loads, extra bracing at the corners and roof spans, corrosion-resistant fasteners that won't be the weak link five summers from now, and solid anchoring into the deck rather than a few surface screws.
One honest note: the screen itself is designed to be the sacrifice. In a major hurricane, panels can blow out so the wind passes through instead of loading the frame like a sail. Losing a few panels while the structure stands is the system working as intended, and re-screening afterward is quick and inexpensive compared to rebuilding a collapsed cage. If you're starting from scratch with a new pool build, we can design the enclosure alongside the pool so the anchoring, deck, and cage work together from day one.
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Other ways we can help
New Pool Construction
Custom in-ground pools designed and built around your backyard.
Pool Remodeling
Transform a dated pool into a modern backyard centerpiece.
Pool Resurfacing
Smooth, beautiful new surfaces when the old one wears out.
Pool Decks & Patios
Beautiful, slip-resistant decks that complete the space.
Spas & Hot Tubs
Add a built-in spa for year-round relaxation.
FAQ
Screen enclosure questions, answered
How do I know if my pool cage needs re-screening or full replacement?
Check the frame, not the screen. If the aluminum is straight, the fasteners are tight, and there is no heavy corrosion, re-screening solves torn or brittle panels for far less than a new cage. Bent beams, chalky corroded aluminum, or a cage that shifted in a storm point toward replacement. We will look at yours and give you a straight answer either way.
What screen mesh keeps no-see-ums out?
Standard 18/14 mesh stops mosquitoes but not no-see-ums; those tiny midges slip right through. A tighter 20/20 no-see-um mesh blocks them. It slightly reduces airflow, so many homeowners use it only on the walls facing the breeze off the water and keep standard mesh elsewhere.
Will my screen enclosure survive a hurricane?
The frame is built to handle local wind loads, but the screen panels are meant to give way in extreme wind so the cage does not catch it like a sail. After a major storm you may need some panels re-screened while the structure stays standing. That is by design, and panel replacement is quick compared to rebuilding a cage.
Can you repair a pool cage you didn't build?
Yes. We re-screen and repair existing enclosures throughout Port St. Lucie and the Treasure Coast regardless of who built them, from a single blown-out panel to a full re-screen with new spline and hardware.
Is there a screen option that stands up to dogs?
Yes. Pet-resistant screen uses a heavier, thicker weave that shrugs off claws far better than standard mesh. Most people install it just on the lower wall panels where pets make contact and keep regular mesh above, which keeps the cost down.
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