Turn Your Covered Porch Into a More Enjoyable Outdoor Space
Your porch should be a place where you can relax, dine, and enjoy the outdoors—not spend your time dealing with mosquitoes, no-see-ums, and blowing debris.
Lafferty Aluminum & Screening designs and installs custom screen porch enclosures throughout Brevard and Indian River Counties, helping Florida homeowners get more use from their existing outdoor spaces.
By adding durable aluminum framing and quality screen mesh to an existing covered porch, we can create a comfortable open-air living area that maintains natural airflow and outdoor views while adding protection from insects and debris.
What Is a Screen Porch Enclosure?
A screen porch enclosure uses aluminum framing and screen mesh to enclose the open sides of an existing covered porch or patio.
Unlike a window-enclosed porch or conditioned room, a screened porch remains open to the outside air. You still get the breeze, natural light, and views you want from an outdoor space, but with a physical barrier between you and Florida's insects and debris.
For homeowners who already have a covered porch but aren't getting as much use from it as they'd like, screening can be a practical way to make the space considerably more enjoyable.
Benefits of Screening in Your Porch
Keep Mosquitoes, No-See-Ums & Other Insects Out
Mosquitoes and other insects are part of living in Florida, but they don't need to be part of your porch.
Quality screen mesh creates a physical barrier against mosquitoes, flies, gnats, and other pests while maintaining airflow through the enclosure. Homeowners who need additional protection from smaller insects can also consider tighter mesh options such as 20/20 No-See-Um screen.
Reduce Leaves & Outdoor Debris
Screening helps keep leaves, grass, and other windblown debris from constantly entering your porch, which can mean less cleaning and maintenance of the space.
Maintain Natural Airflow
One of the biggest advantages of a screen porch is the open-air environment. Screen mesh allows fresh air to move through the enclosure, making it an excellent option for homeowners who don't want to completely close off their porch.
Preserve Your Outdoor Views
The right screen mesh provides insect protection without sacrificing your connection to the outdoors. You can continue enjoying views of your backyard, landscaping, pool, or surrounding property from inside the enclosure.
Create a More Functional Outdoor Living Area
Once your porch is screened, an underused area can become a comfortable place for morning coffee, outdoor dining, entertaining, reading, watching television, or simply relaxing at home.
Choosing the Right Screen for Your Porch
The screen you choose can affect airflow, visibility, insect protection, and durability, so it's worth considering how you plan to use your porch.
18/14 Standard Screen Mesh
Standard 18/14 mesh provides dependable protection from common insects while maintaining excellent airflow and visibility. It's a practical choice for many residential screen porch applications.
20/20 No-See-Um Screen
Our 20/20 No-See-Um mesh uses a tighter weave designed to help keep out smaller insects, including no-see-ums and gnats. This can be especially valuable for homeowners living near the water, wetlands, or other areas where smaller insects are common.
TuffScreen
For porches where additional durability is a priority, TuffScreen provides a heavier-duty screening option designed to withstand more wear than standard fiberglass mesh.
Our team can help you compare screen options based on your property, priorities, and how you intend to use the finished enclosure.
Custom Aluminum Framing for Your Existing Porch
Every porch is different. Rooflines, columns, opening sizes, access points, and existing construction all influence how a porch should be screened.
Rather than forcing a standard enclosure configuration onto the space, Lafferty Aluminum & Screening designs the aluminum framing around your existing porch and home.
Depending on your project, we can customize:
Aluminum framing configuration
Screen mesh
Frame finishes
Door locations
Opening sizes and layout
Integration with existing columns and roof structures
Our goal is to create an enclosure that feels cohesive with the home rather than looking like an afterthought.
Built With Materials Made for Florida Outdoor Living
Durable Aluminum Framing
Aluminum is well suited for Florida's outdoor environment because it provides structural strength without the rot and deterioration associated with some traditional building materials.
Our aluminum framing systems are designed for long-term outdoor use in Florida's heat, humidity, rain, and coastal conditions.
Powder-Coated Finishes
Powder-coated aluminum provides a durable finished surface that helps protect the framing while creating a clean, polished appearance.
Quality Screen Mesh
The right screen is just as important as the framing around it. We offer multiple mesh options so homeowners can prioritize airflow, visibility, smaller-insect protection, or added durability.
Screen Porch Enclosure vs. Closed-In Porch
If you're deciding how to improve an existing porch, one of the biggest questions is whether you want to screen the space or create a more enclosed environment.
A screen porch enclosure maintains an open-air feel. It's designed primarily to provide insect and debris protection while preserving natural airflow.
A closed-in porch may incorporate acrylic or vinyl patio windows that provide greater separation from outdoor conditions.
If you're unsure which direction is right for your home, our team can help you compare your options based on how you want the finished space to function.
Screen Porch Enclosures Built for Brevard & Indian River County Homes
Florida's climate makes screened outdoor living particularly valuable. Our team understands the conditions local porch enclosures face, from year-round humidity and intense sunlight to coastal air and heavy summer rain.
Lafferty Aluminum & Screening builds screen porch enclosures throughout Palm Bay, Melbourne, Viera, Satellite Beach, Merritt Island, Cocoa, Rockledge, Sebastian, Vero Beach, and surrounding communities throughout Brevard and Indian River Counties.
Why Choose Lafferty Aluminum & Screening?
When you invest in a screen porch enclosure, the quality of the design and installation matters just as much as the materials.
Lafferty Aluminum & Screening specializes in creating outdoor living spaces for Florida homeowners. We combine custom design, quality aluminum and screening materials, and experienced installation to build enclosures around the individual home.
We're also proud to have been named the 2026 Brevard Community's Choice Award winner for Best Screen Rooms & Sunrooms, an honor made possible by the support of our local community.
Frequently Asked Questions About Screen Porch Enclosures
Can you screen in an existing covered porch?
In many cases, yes. If your home already has a covered porch or patio, aluminum framing and screen mesh may be added to enclose the open sides. Our team will evaluate the existing structure to determine the appropriate design for your property.
What is the best screen mesh for a porch in Florida?
That depends on your priorities. Standard 18/14 mesh offers excellent airflow and protection from common insects, while 20/20 No-See-Um mesh has a tighter weave for additional protection against smaller insects. Heavier-duty options such as TuffScreen® may be appropriate when durability is a priority.
Does a screened porch keep no-see-ums out?
Standard screening may not stop the smallest insects. A tighter mesh such as 20/20 No-See-Um screen is specifically designed to provide additional protection from no-see-ums, gnats, and other small insects.
Does a screened porch keep rain out?
Screen mesh is not designed to make a porch waterproof. Your existing roof provides the primary overhead rain protection. Screening may reduce some windblown debris, but wind-driven rain can still enter through the mesh.
What's the difference between a screened porch and a screen room?
A screened porch generally refers to screening the open sides of an existing covered porch. A screen room may involve a more extensive enclosure project and can include its own roof structure depending on the design.
Can I add doors to my screened porch?
Yes. Door placement can be incorporated into the enclosure design based on the layout of your porch and how you access your yard, pool, patio, or other outdoor areas.
Do you install screen porch enclosures in Brevard and Indian River Counties?
Yes. Lafferty Aluminum & Screening installs screen porch enclosures throughout Brevard and Indian River Counties, including Palm Bay, Melbourne, Viera, Satellite Beach, Sebastian, Vero Beach, and surrounding communities.
Get More Enjoyment From Your Porch
If you already have a covered porch but mosquitoes, no-see-ums, and debris keep you from enjoying it, screening in the space can make a major difference in how often you use it.
Lafferty Aluminum & Screening can design a custom screen porch enclosure around your existing home, with screen options that fit your priorities for airflow, visibility, insect protection, and durability.
Call (321) 652-1078 or complete our contact form to request an estimate for your screen porch enclosure.
