Lanai Screen Enclosures in Orlando, FL

Upgrade your backyard with custom lanai screen enclosures in Orlando, FL. We design and build screened lanais that blend indoor comfort with outdoor views. Our enclosures add shade, privacy, and year-round usability while matching the style and structure of your home.

Orlando Screening provides professional lanai screen enclosure throughout Orlando, FL, Florida and the surrounding area. Our licensed, insured crew delivers safe, clean, on-time work with a free estimate before anything begins. Call 407-604-2234 or request your free quote.

Lanai screen enclosures tailored to Orlando homes

A lanai screen enclosure lets you actually use your patio in Orlando without swarms of mosquitoes, lovebugs, or dive‑bombing wasps. At Orlando Screening, we build and repair lanai screen enclosures that match the way people in Central Florida really live: grilling, watching games, and drying out pool towels in 90‑degree humidity.

We start with a quick on‑site visit, not a rough guess from a photo. We measure the concrete or paver deck, check the condition of the slab, soffits, and any existing aluminum, and look at roof lines and gutters to see how the new enclosure should tie into the house. Orlando homes often have odd angles and bump‑outs at the back of the house, so we make sure door swings, hose bibs, and AC equipment will not interfere with the frame layout.

You will get clear options for frame height, roof style (flat, gable, or a combination), and screen types that make sense for your lot. For example, if your lanai faces a retention pond, we talk about view screen across the back wall. If you back up to dense trees, we might suggest slightly heavier screen or design changes so leaf build‑up is easier to manage.

Materials and design choices that hold up in Florida weather

The backbone of any lanai screen enclosure is the aluminum frame. Orlando Screening primarily uses powder‑coated 6005‑T5 aluminum extrusions, which balance strength and weight for our wind zone. White and bronze are the most common colors, and we help you match existing windows and gutters so the enclosure looks like it came with the house.

For roof members and beams, we size aluminum spans based on the width of your lanai and local wind requirements for Orange County. We are careful about long, open spans because they may look cleaner but can flex more in storms. Sometimes adding one extra beam or changing the roof pitch gives you both a good view and better performance in a summer squall.

Screen cloth is where a lot of cost and comfort decisions are made. Standard 18/14 fiberglass screen is fine for many patios, but if you are bothered by no‑see‑ums around wetlands or conservation areas, we suggest a tighter 20/20 or no‑see‑um screen. For golf course homes that catch more wind and the occasional stray ball, we may recommend a stronger polyester screen or a hybrid plan with impact areas reinforced.

We also go over door placement and hardware. In Orlando, most lanai doors are used daily, not just occasionally, so we use self‑closing hinges that meet pool safety rules when required, plus stainless steel fasteners to limit rust spots in our humid, salty air. Pets are a big factor too, so if you have dogs that jump, we can add a bottom kick plate or pet‑resistant screen on the lower panels where it actually helps.

How lanai screen enclosure installation works, step by step

Once you approve a layout and price with Orlando Screening, we handle the practical steps so there are no surprises.

1) Site prep and layout. We check the slab for cracks, slopes, and high spots. Many Orlando patios are slightly out of square, so we snap layout lines that keep the enclosure square even if the concrete is not. If needed, we grind small humps or fill minor dips so the frame sits tight and the doors close properly.

2) Permitting and engineering. For new lanai screen enclosures or major rebuilds, we work with licensed engineers who know our area wind codes and typical subdivision requirements. We submit permit drawings to Orange County or the appropriate city, then coordinate any HOA documents you need signed.

3) Fabrication and frame installation. We pre‑cut a lot of the aluminum in our shop to keep noisy saw work at your home to a minimum, then assemble and anchor the uprights and roof beams on site. We use tapcons or wedge anchors into concrete and screw fasteners into the house fascia or wall where the design calls for it. Every connection is checked for level and plumb so the screen panels fit tightly and do not wrinkle.

4) Screening and finish work. After the skeleton is up, we roll in the screen, spline it into the channels, and tension each panel so it is snug but not overstretched. Door kits, closers, and locks are installed last. We seal any small gaps where bugs or lizards might sneak in around the house wall, especially near stucco texture and decorative bands that are common on Orlando homes.

5) Final walk‑through. We operate all doors, check for loose spline, make sure the roof panels are tight, and confirm that any required alarms or safety latches are in place for pool‑adjacent lanais. You get care instructions that are specific to your screen type and finish, not just a generic “spray it off” note.

Costs, common problems, and what to watch for in Orlando

The cost of a lanai screen enclosure in Orlando depends on more than just square footage. Height, roof style, screen type, and access to your backyard all affect labor and material pricing. A low, flat roof over an existing slab with good access is less expensive per square foot than a tall gable enclosure that has to tie into a second‑story wall and be hand‑carried through a narrow side yard.

Screen selection changes cost too. Standard fiberglass is the least expensive. Upgrading to no‑see‑um or premium polyester screen costs more up front but usually lasts longer and resists stretching in high‑wind storms. Full view wall sections with fewer vertical supports look great across pond or lake lots, but they require heavier aluminum and sometimes engineered beams, which are priced differently.

In Central Florida, we see the same issues over and over when we are called for repairs: rotted fasteners from cheap hardware, doors that never latched quite right because the slab was not checked for slope, and screen panels that were cut too tight and split after a couple of summers. Another common problem is gutter and roof leaks where the enclosure ties into fascia that was never inspected. Orlando Screening inspects and addresses these weak points up front, so you are not calling someone back two months later to fix water staining or a sagging roof line.

We also pay attention to drainage. Many lanai slabs in this area drain toward the house instead of away from it. If we see that, we discuss options like small thresholds, diverters, or minor concrete adjustments so your new enclosure does not trap water against your sliding doors. Spending a little time on these details keeps you from ending up with mildew streaks and slippery algae on your patio.

Maintenance, upgrades, and working with Orlando Screening

A well‑built lanai screen enclosure should not be high maintenance in Orlando, but it does need basic care. We recommend gentle pressure rinsing or hose cleaning a few times a year to remove pollen, algae, and soot from I‑4 traffic that can drift into nearby neighborhoods. Avoid harsh bleach mixes on the screen itself, since it can weaken fibers over time. A mild soap solution is usually enough, followed by a clean water rinse.

Wind and sun will eventually age any screen. In our climate, standard screen often lasts 7 to 10 years, while upgraded materials can go longer if they are not abused. If you notice panels getting loose, shiny, or developing small rips, it is cheaper to re‑screen a section early than to wait for a storm to tear out multiple bays. Orlando Screening offers partial and full re‑screening, plus hardware refreshes like new door closers, handles, and bug sweeps at the bottom of doors.

If you already have a lanai, we can often upgrade it instead of tearing it down. Common upgrades include adding a picture window panel to open up a lake view, swapping bug‑screened walls for privacy or shade screen on one side that bakes in afternoon sun, changing door locations, or reinforcing the roof for better storm performance. We always start by checking the existing aluminum for corrosion and loose anchors, since there is no point adding new screen to a weak frame.

When you contact Orlando Screening, you are dealing with a local company that works almost exclusively on screen structures in the Orlando area. We are familiar with the way local builders pour patios, how HOAs look at enclosure height and color, and what county inspectors typically flag. That local experience shapes how we design your lanai screen enclosure so it passes inspection, keeps pests out, and actually makes your backyard more usable in our hot, buggy, and rainy climate.