Designing a backyard oasis in Florida starts with choosing the right patio roof. With intense sun, sudden rain, and year-round outdoor living, your patio cover needs to balance comfort, protection, and style.
At Lafferty Aluminum & Screening, we help homeowners create custom patio roof solutions that fit their lifestyle—whether that means a screened patio roof for bug-free relaxation or an open, non-screened patio cover for unobstructed views and sunshine.
Below, we explore popular patio roof ideas and how to choose the right option for your Florida home.
Screened patio roofs are one of the most popular outdoor upgrades in Florida—and for good reason.
Bug-Free Outdoor Living
Enjoy the outdoors without mosquitoes, flies, and no-see-ums. Screened patios create a protective barrier while still allowing fresh air to circulate.
Year-Round Usability
Screened patio roofs provide shade from the sun and shelter from light rain, making your outdoor space usable in every season.
Added Privacy
Screens create a sense of separation from neighboring homes while maintaining visibility and airflow.
Perfect for Everyday Living
Explore our custom screened patio enclosures to see available options.
Non-screened patio roofs offer a more open, architectural approach to outdoor living.
Unobstructed Views
Without screens, you can fully enjoy your landscaping, water views, or backyard scenery.
More Natural Light
Open patio roofs allow sunlight to flow freely, creating a bright and inviting outdoor environment.
Design Flexibility
Choose from aluminum, insulated panels, or solid roof styles to complement your home’s architecture.
Ideal for Entertaining
Learn more about our aluminum patio roof systems and design styles.
Homeowners across Florida choose patio roofs that combine durability with visual appeal. Popular styles include:
Our team custom-designs each patio roof to meet Florida building codes and withstand local weather conditions.
View our patio roof and enclosure projects for inspiration.
The right patio roof depends on how you plan to use your space.
Choose a screened patio roof if you:
Choose a non-screened patio roof if you:
Our team helps homeowners find the perfect balance between exposure, protection, and comfort.
Climate Durability
Florida patio roofs must withstand heat, humidity, rain, and wind. Aluminum patio roofs are lightweight, rust-resistant, and ideal for local conditions.
Maintenance Preferences
Screened patios may require occasional screen cleaning or replacement, while non-screened roofs focus more on roof panel maintenance.
Lifestyle & Usage
Consider how often you’ll use the space and whether bugs, sun exposure, or privacy are your top concerns.
Aluminum patio roofs are the most popular choice due to their durability, low maintenance, and resistance to Florida weather.
Yes. Screened patios provide bug protection, shade, and increased usability, making them ideal for year-round outdoor living.
Yes. A professionally installed patio roof can increase usable living space and improve curb appeal.
In most cases, yes. Patio roofs can be custom-built to integrate with existing patios and structures.
With professional installation and quality materials, aluminum patio roofs can last 20 years or more.
See our recent patio and enclosure projects to view our craftsmanship.
Whether you envision a screened retreat or an open-air patio roof, we bring your outdoor vision to life.
Visit our contact page to request a quote or schedule a consultation by calling (321) 652-1078.
Comfort, shade, and style—designed for Florida living.
"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."
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