Screen Enclosure

Screen enclosure, is a room created with screens enclosing all walls and roof. The easiest way to visualize this is by thinking about a neighbor's house or a house you've driven by with a pool that has that screened in area covering it.

Screened-in patios, or lanais, are fully enclosed with aluminum framing and screens. They also have a roof that is also made from aluminum, and made to protect your patio area.

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Why do Florida homes have screened in porches?

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Screen enclosures are very common in Florida due to pool safety requirements, and they also provide a great barrier to bugs and harsh sunlight.

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There is also the Screen Room:

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A screen room, also commonly called a screened-in porch, is an outdoor living structure that's enclosed with screens and topped with a roof.