Notes from the job
Straight answers about pool cages, lanais, gutters, railings and storm repair in Southwest Florida.
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Why one pool cage quote says $15,000 and the next says $35,000
Two quotes on the same pool cage can land thousands apart. Nine line items explain most of the gap and turn a price fight into a scope you can read.
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The three pool cage screens used in Southwest Florida
18/14, 20/20 no-see-um, or heavy mesh like SuperScreen. Every quote names one. None of them tells you what it costs you in view, airflow and cleaning.
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The screws, not the screen, are what end a pool cage
Rust streaks under a screw head are not cosmetic. Walk your own cage from the base plates up, and here is what to look at, part by part.
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Repair a few pool cage panels, or rescreen the whole cage?
Four tests you can run barefoot on your own cage before a contractor shows up, plus the two conditions that make a partial screen repair money thrown away.
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What is growing on pool cage screens in a diamond pattern
The black growing on your pool cage repeats in a diamond because the weave puts it there. What it is, what it does to the frame, and the one sign the panel is finished.
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Does insurance cover pool cage screens in Florida?
Somebody told you to leave the cage alone and let insurance replace it after the next storm. One document settles that, and you already own a copy.
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What to check on your pool cage before you call anyone after a storm
The wind is down and the cage is torn. Here is the ten minutes of work to do first: what to look at, what to photograph, and what to leave alone.
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Why pool cage screens fail on one side first
One side of the cage is shot and the other looks new. That is usually sun, not bad work. Here is the test that tells you which one you have.
What we build and fix
Pool Cages
New cages, picture window conversions, structural repair, painting and restoration.
Screen Repair
Torn and blown out panels, screen doors, latches and rusted hardware. One panel or one side.
Lanais and Screen Enclosures
Custom lanais, screened rooms and entry enclosures.
Acrylic Windows
Clear acrylic panels that close in a lanai or screen room against rain and wind.
Pergolas and Insulated Roofs
Insulated aluminum roofs and louvered pergola systems over lanais, patios and outdoor kitchens.
Seamless Gutters
Seamless gutters, soffit and fascia, run on site.
Railings
Glass, cable and aluminum railings for stairs, balconies, decks and pool areas.
Aluminum Overhangs
Custom made, powder coated aluminum canopies for homes and commercial buildings.
Siding and Cladding
Aluminum woodgrain cladding, premium siding and vinyl siding.
Rescreening and Storm Repair
Full rescreens, torn panels, rusted screws, hardware and frame restoration.