Enjoy More of Your Lanai Without the Bugs
A lanai should be one of the most enjoyable spaces in your Florida home. With a professionally built lanai screen enclosure, you can enjoy fresh air and outdoor views while creating a barrier against mosquitoes, flies, leaves, and other unwanted debris.
Lafferty Aluminum & Screening designs and installs custom lanai screen enclosures throughout Brevard and Indian River Counties, creating outdoor spaces built around each home's existing architecture and the homeowner's needs.
Whether you're screening an existing covered lanai or planning a new outdoor living space, our team can help you create an enclosure that feels like a natural extension of your home.
What Is a Lanai Screen Enclosure?
A lanai screen enclosure is an aluminum-framed screened structure designed to enclose a covered patio, porch, or lanai while maintaining an open-air feel.
Unlike a fully enclosed or conditioned room, screening allows air to move through the space while helping keep insects, leaves, and debris out. For Florida homeowners, it can make an existing covered patio significantly more comfortable and practical for everyday use.
Depending on your home's layout, a lanai enclosure can be designed with custom aluminum framing, different screen mesh options, doors, and other features to fit the space.
Benefits of Screening Your Lanai
Keep Mosquitors and Insects Out
Mosquitoes, gnats, flies, and other insects can quickly make an uncovered outdoor area uncomfortable. Screening creates a physical barrier that lets you enjoy the breeze without sharing your lanai with Florida's bugs.
Reduce Leaves and Outdoor Debris
Screening also helps limit the amount of leaves, grass, and windblown debris entering your lanai. That means less time cleaning and more time enjoying the space.
Create More Usable Outdoor Living Space
A screened lanai gives you another place to relax, dine, entertain, or spend time with family while still feeling connected to the outdoors.
Add comfortable seating, an outdoor dining table, television, or other features and an underused patio can become one of the most frequently enjoyed areas of your home.
Maintain Airflow and Outdoor Views
One of the biggest advantages of a screened enclosure is that you don't have to completely close yourself off from the outdoors. Screen mesh allows airflow through the enclosure while preserving visibility into your yard and surrounding landscape.
Add a Clean, Finished Look to Your Home
A professionally designed aluminum enclosure can make an existing patio feel more complete. Our team designs each enclosure around the dimensions, roofline, and architecture of the home for a cohesive finished appearance.
Screen Options for Your Lanai
Not every homeowner needs the same type of screen. Choosing the right mesh can make a significant difference in visibility, airflow, insect protection, privacy, and overall performance. Depending on your project, available options may include:
Standard Screen Mesh
A practical option that provides airflow, visibility, and everyday protection from common insects and debris.
20X20 No-See-Um Screen
A tighter mesh designed to provide additional protection from smaller insects such as no-see-ums and gnats—particularly useful for many Florida homeowners.
Privacy Screen Options
For lanais that face neighboring properties or more exposed areas, certain screen options can provide additional privacy while maintaining the benefits of a screened space.
Our team can walk you through the available screen options and help determine which makes the most sense for your property.
Custom Lanai Screen Enclosures Built for YOur Home
At Lafferty Aluminum & Screening, we make the process of designing and installing your Lanai Screen Enclosure straightforward and stress-free. Here’s how we bring your vision to life:
Lanai Screen Enclosures Built for Florida Living
Florida's outdoor spaces face conditions homeowners in many other parts of the country don't have to consider. Heat, humidity, heavy rain, insects, coastal air, and year-round exposure all influence the materials and construction methods used for an enclosure.
Lafferty Aluminum & Screening specializes in outdoor living construction for Florida homes. We build with durable aluminum framing and quality screening materials selected for long-term outdoor use.
We serve homeowners 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?
Your lanai enclosure should look great on installation day and continue performing for years to come. That starts with thoughtful design, quality materials, and experienced installation.
Experienced Local Team
Our team understands Florida homes and the unique requirements involved in designing aluminum and screen structures for our local environment.
Custom Design
We don't approach every lanai the same way. Your enclosure is planned around your home's existing structure, dimensions, appearance, and how you intend to use the finished space.
Quality Materials
From aluminum framing to screen mesh, we use materials designed for outdoor performance and Florida conditions.
Professional Installation
Our experienced crews focus on proper fit, structural integrity, clean lines, and finishing details throughout the installation process.
Local Reputation You Can Trust
Lafferty Aluminum & Screening is proud to be the 2026 Brevard Community's Choice Award winner for Best Screen Rooms & Sunrooms. We're grateful to the local homeowners who have trusted our team with their outdoor living projects and helped us earn this recognition.
Our Lanai Enclosure Process
1. Consultation
We start by learning about your existing lanai, what you'd like to change, and how you plan to use the finished space.
2. Design & Planning
Our team evaluates the property and develops an enclosure design based on your home's layout and project requirements. We'll also discuss available screen and design options.
3. Professional Installation
Once your project is ready for construction, our installation team brings the design to life with careful attention to craftsmanship and finishing details.
4. Final Review
We review the completed enclosure and make sure you're familiar with your new space before considering the project complete.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the difference between a lanai and a screened lanai?
A lanai is generally a covered outdoor living area attached to a home. A screened lanai adds screening around the open sides of that space, helping keep insects and debris out while maintaining airflow and outdoor views.
Can you add screens to an existing lanai?
In many cases, yes. Existing covered lanais can often be enclosed with aluminum framing and screen mesh. The existing structure needs to be evaluated to determine the appropriate enclosure design.
What type of screen is best for a lanai in Florida?
The best screen depends on your priorities. Standard mesh provides good airflow and insect protection, while tighter mesh such as 20/20 No-See-Um screen provides additional protection against smaller insects. Our team can help you compare your options.
Does a screened lanai keep mosquitoes out?
Screening creates a physical barrier that can significantly reduce mosquitoes and other insects entering the space. Doors, screen condition, mesh size, and other openings also affect insect protection.
Can I customize my lanai screen enclosure?
Yes. Lanai enclosures can be customized based on the home's existing structure and available options, including screen mesh, aluminum framing, finishes, door placement, and overall configuration.
How long does a lanai screen enclosure take to install?
Installation time varies depending on the size, design, site conditions, and scope of the project. We'll provide more specific expectations for your project as it moves through the planning and scheduling process.
Do you install lanai screen enclosures in Brevard and Indian River Counties?
Yes. Lafferty Aluminum & Screening installs lanai screen enclosures throughout Brevard and Indian River Counties, including Palm Bay, Melbourne, Viera, Satellite Beach, Sebastian, Vero Beach, and surrounding communities.
Get More Out of Your Florida Lanai
You don't need to choose between staying inside and dealing with Florida's bugs. A custom lanai screen enclosure can give you the fresh air and outdoor atmosphere you love with added protection from insects and debris.
From simple screening projects to customized outdoor living enclosures, Lafferty Aluminum & Screening can help you determine the right solution for your home.
Call (321) 652-1078 or complete the contact form below to request an estimate for your lanai screen enclosure.
