Fresh screen for your lanai
Lanai Rescreening in Jacksonville, FL
Replace torn or sun-worn lanai screen with new mesh and spline in the existing frame.
A screened lanai gets used differently than a pool cage or patio enclosure, but the screen itself wears out the same way: UV exposure, storms, and time eventually break down the mesh and spline holding it in the aluminum frame. Rescreening restores the lanai without replacing the frame or structure around it.
This page covers when a Jacksonville lanai needs rescreening, what the process looks like, and what affects the cost.
What Lanai Rescreening Involves
Rescreening a lanai means removing the old mesh and spline from each panel's aluminum channel, cleaning the channel, and installing new mesh secured with fresh spline. The frame, posts, and roof structure stay as they are. It can be done panel by panel for spot damage or across the whole lanai at once if the mesh is uniformly worn.
Why Lanai Screen Wears Out in Jacksonville
Lanais often face direct afternoon sun depending on how the home sits on the lot, and that UV exposure gradually makes fiberglass mesh brittle even before it visibly tears. Humidity and pollen season add buildup that gets removed with regular cleaning, which is harder on aging screen than rainfall alone.
Storms are the other common cause. A strong afternoon thunderstorm or a named storm during hurricane season can tear screen directly or drive debris into it, and lanais with larger uncut panel sections sometimes show more wind-related stress than smaller framed openings.
Signs Your Lanai Needs Rescreening
Bugs getting in despite an intact-looking screen, mesh that's visibly sagging or bowed, and spline that's separating from the frame are the most common signs. Discolored, chalky mesh that feels stiff to the touch usually means it's near the end of its service life even without visible holes.
Torn or punctured panels
Holes let insects and debris into the lanai and tend to expand over time with wind movement.
Loose spline
Dried-out spline lets panels shift or gap from the frame even if the mesh itself is fine.
Faded, brittle mesh
Sun-worn screen loses flexibility and is prone to sudden tearing.
Repair or Full Rescreen
One isolated tear on newer screen is usually worth a spot repair. Once multiple panels show separate issues, or the mesh throughout the lanai is uniformly aged, a full rescreen in a single visit is generally more cost-effective than repeated repairs over time.
Mesh Choices for a Lanai
Standard 18x14 fiberglass mesh is the common default. Lanais near marsh or wetland areas sometimes benefit from 20x20 no-see-um mesh, and solar or privacy mesh is a popular upgrade on lanais used often for relaxing or entertaining since it cuts glare and adds a bit of shade.
The Rescreening Process
The crew strips old mesh and spline from the channel on each panel, cleans it out, sets new mesh across the opening, and rolls fresh spline into place before trimming excess material. Lanai panels are typically at a manageable height for ground-level work, which usually makes the job quicker than pool cage roof panels that require a lift.
Weather and Cost Planning
Morning scheduling is common in the warmer months to work around Jacksonville's regular afternoon storms. Pricing is generally based on panel count and mesh choice, with larger panels and premium mesh types like no-see-um or privacy screen adding to the total. An on-site look at the lanai gives the most accurate estimate since panel sizes and layouts vary by home.
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FAQ
Lanai Rescreening questions
Can you rescreen just one damaged panel on my lanai?+
Yes, a single panel or a handful of damaged panels can be rescreened without touching the rest of the lanai.
How long does lanai rescreening take?+
A typical lanai can often be completed in a single day, though larger lanais with more panels may take longer.
What mesh is best for keeping glare down on a lanai?+
Solar or privacy mesh reduces glare and adds shade compared to standard 18x14 fiberglass, though it does reduce visibility through the screen somewhat.
Will rescreening fix a lanai frame that's pulling away from the house?+
No, that's a structural issue separate from the screen itself and would need to be addressed on its own.
How do I know if my lanai screen is too far gone to patch?+
If the mesh feels brittle or chalky, or multiple panels have separate tears, a full rescreen is usually more practical than patching each spot individually.
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