Florida tropical weather can be a delight. And when you live in a warmer climate, you don’t really want to stay cooped up indoors. Yet being in full direct sunlight, coping with insects, and enjoying the outdoors during rainstorms in the midst of the outdoors is not ideal. Many Floridians make use of screened lanais to enjoy the outdoors under their own terms. Here are some reasons why you should do the same.
Rain Watching
You can enjoy a passing rain shower from your screened lanai while staying dry under the roof. Many people find watching the rain relaxing.
Eating Outdoors
Entertaining with a screened lanai is much better than having a cookout in the open. With a screened lanai, you have a convenient space to hold your gatherings and have your community meals. The screens will keep out insects and other pests.
Entertaining in Any Weather
Entertaining outdoors has never been easier than it is with a screened lanai. With the ceiling and aluminum construction, you and your guests will be comfortable under the roof. Florida often has rainstorms that seem to come from nowhere, and they can be difficult to plan for. With a screened lanai, you can go forward with your plans to entertain guests outdoors even when a rain shower pops up.
Pair It with Your Pool
If your pool sits close to the back of your home, a lanai can extend your covered patio right up to the pool area: shaded seating out of the sun and rain, steps from the water. Enclosing the lanai and pool together under one screen enclosure keeps mosquitoes and other bugs out of both.
Increase Home Value
A screen lanai can also add value to your home. Increasing your home’s value is important if you ever want to sell the property, or if you find yourself in need of a home equity loan. A well-built screen lanai adds usable living space and can make your home more appealing to buyers.
If you are ready to add a screened lanai to your home, learn more about our custom lanais or contact us today for a free estimate.