A pool screen enclosure is essential to enjoying your backyard year-round. It keeps insects out, reduces debris, adds safety, and enhances the look of your outdoor space. Over time, however, pool screens naturally weaken, tear, or loosen due to sun exposure, storms, and everyday wear.
When that happens, homeowners often ask:
Should I replace my pool screen myself, or hire a professional?
Before discussing replacement, it’s important to understand the role pool screens play in your home.
Pool screens help:
Screens:
A clean, tight screen enclosure:
Damaged or sagging screens can quickly make an otherwise beautiful pool area look neglected.
Some homeowners consider replacing pool screens themselves. While possible, it requires precision, proper tools, and experience.
Although DIY replacement sounds straightforward, many homeowners encounter issues such as:
These mistakes often result in redoing the job or calling a professional after the fact, increasing overall costs.
Hiring a professional ensures the job is done correctly the first time.
Professional installation extends the life of your pool enclosure and protects your investment.
At Lafferty Aluminum & Screening, we follow a proven process:
While DIY may appear cheaper upfront, consider the full picture:
In many cases, professional replacement saves money long-term by reducing repairs and premature rescreening.
Most pool screens last 10–15 years, depending on material and exposure.
Yes, partial rescreening is possible if framing is in good condition.
Yes. Professional installation ensures durability, safety, and appearance.
Pet-resistant and high-quality fiberglass screens typically last longer.
Replacing a pool screen is not just maintenance — it’s protection for your home, family, and outdoor lifestyle.
At Lafferty Aluminum & Screening, we specialize in professional pool screen replacement designed for Florida conditions.
Contact us today to schedule your pool screen inspection or replacement and enjoy your pool area without the stress of DIY.
"Lafferty did an amazing job! We love our new screen. They were very professional and we had our finished screen before expected. We recommend Lafferty to everyone."
Lafferty did an excellent job on our unconventional screening project. The office staff was responsive and friendly. From consultation to installation, all of our questions and concerns were addressed.
"Lafferty did an excellent job installing our pool screens. The are prompt and keep you well informed concerning the job! I would definitely hire Lafferty Screens again!!"
"We are very satisfied with our new fence and work done by Lafferty Aluminum. Quality, professionalism, and reliability working with Lafferty has been very good and I am happy we chose them."
"Lafferty was one of the easiest and smoothest company's to work with. We are building our home and these guys were so customer friendly, answered all our questions, was available to take our call if we had questions."
"Friendly service, professional attitude of employee, polite and they cleaned up as they worked. We had our pool enclosed redone after hurricane damage and now it looks great. Thanks"
"Lafferty did a fantastic job from start to finish on the patio pavers and aluminum screening. They completed the project on time, and perhaps even a little ahead of schedule!"
"I couldn't be happier with the work performed by Lafferty. They replaced my original screen house in February in a professional and timely manner. I would highly recommend them for your screen enclosure needs."
We're excited to learn more about your needs and provide you with a personalized quote. Please fill out the form, and our team will get back to you with a detailed estimate to kickstart your project.
