At Lafferty Aluminum & Screening, we help Florida homeowners create outdoor spaces that are beautiful, durable, and made for year-round living. Serving Brevard and Indian River Counties, our team delivers expert craftsmanship on every project, from pool enclosures to hurricane protection.

Living in Merritt Island, FL means embracing a true Florida outdoor lifestyle—whether that’s enjoying sunset views along the Indian River Lagoon, boating near Sykes Creek, walking trails at Kiwanis Island Park, or relaxing in neighborhoods off Tropical Trail and North Courtenay Parkway. With water on nearly every side and warm weather year-round, homeowners on Merritt Island rely heavily on their patios and lanais. Screen enclosures are a popular upgrade for enjoying breezes while staying protected from insects and debris. At Lafferty Aluminum & Screening, we specialize in paver foundations installed exclusively as part of our custom screen enclosure builds, providing Merritt Island homeowners with strong, attractive foundations engineered for waterfront and coastal conditions.
Unlike companies that install pavers as a standalone service, we do not offer pavers on their own. Our paver foundations are specifically designed to support screen enclosures, ensuring correct grading, proper drainage, and long-term structural stability—critical factors for homes surrounded by water like those on Merritt Island.
Merritt Island properties often experience sandy soil, high water tables, and moisture exposure from surrounding rivers and canals. Traditional concrete slabs in these environments can crack, settle unevenly, or trap moisture. Paver foundations provide a more adaptable solution that performs better beneath screen enclosures.
To learn more about the materials we use, visit our concrete pavers page, which outlines the durability and quality standards we follow for structural installations. If you’d like insight into how pavers handle heavier loads and long-term wear, our driveway pavers guide highlights the strength built into our foundation systems.
For homeowners exploring colors, textures, or layout ideas that complement waterfront homes, our patio pavers page offers inspiration that works beautifully beneath screen enclosures.
Choosing a paver foundation for your screen enclosure offers several advantages that make sense for Merritt Island properties:
Pavers accommodate minor soil movement without cracking, making them well-suited for lagoon- and canal-adjacent homes.
With frequent rain and proximity to water, effective drainage is essential. Paver joints allow water to drain naturally, reducing pooling beneath the enclosure.
Properly installed pavers resist cracking and maintain their integrity longer than many concrete slab foundations.
If irrigation lines, seawall utilities, or underground services ever need access, individual pavers can be removed and reinstalled without damaging the entire foundation.
Pavers create a clean, finished look that complements Merritt Island’s waterfront, coastal, and residential architecture.
To see examples of our work throughout Brevard County, visit our Gallery.
We follow a proven, step-by-step process to ensure your enclosure foundation is built for strength and longevity.
We assess soil conditions, elevation, drainage flow, and the enclosure footprint. Homes near Sykes Creek, Banana River, and Indian River Drive often require customized grading strategies.
Our team excavates the installation area, installs high-quality base materials, and compacts everything thoroughly to prevent settling or shifting.
You select your preferred paver style, color, and pattern. We install the pavers with precision to align perfectly with the enclosure layout.
Polymeric sand is applied and compacted to lock the pavers into place and enhance overall stability.
Once the foundation is complete, we build your custom screen enclosure directly on top, creating a seamless finished outdoor space.
We handle all required permitting through Brevard County, ensuring compliance with local building requirements.
To learn more about our company, experience, and commitment to quality, visit our About Us page.
We proudly serve homeowners throughout Merritt Island, including:
Whether your home is waterfront, canal-side, or slightly inland, we customize every paver foundation to your property’s conditions and layout.
No. We install pavers only as the foundation for our screen enclosure projects to ensure proper drainage and structural support.
Yes. Pavers perform extremely well in moisture-rich environments and adapt better to soil movement than concrete slabs.
Often, yes. You can explore available styles on our patio pavers page, and we’ll determine matching options during your consultation.
Most paver foundations take a few days depending on site conditions and weather, followed by enclosure installation.
Yes. We manage all permitting through Brevard County to ensure a smooth, compliant process.
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Lafferty Aluminum & Screening is a locally trusted and fully licensed company known for fast, high-quality installations. Each of our projects is custom-designed to match your home’s aesthetic while meeting Florida’s strict building codes.
Plus, we offer extended warranties and flexible financing options to make your project as stress-free as possible.

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