The lanai is the heart of outdoor living in Southwest Florida. It's where coffee happens in the morning, where friends gather in the evening, and where the family retreats when the afternoon heat peaks. A lanai enclosure makes that space comfortable by keeping out insects and debris while preserving the breeze and the view.
We design and install custom lanai screen enclosures for Sarasota homes. Whether your lanai sits under the main roof, extends past it, or opens onto a pool deck, the enclosure is planned to suit the space and the architecture of the house.
Benefits of a screened lanai
- A true outdoor room. Furnish it like a living or dining room and use it far more often.
- Insect protection. Keep mosquitoes and other insects out during the times you most want to be outside.
- Reduced debris. Screening can help limit leaves and other windblown debris from entering the space.
- Privacy options. Available privacy screening can reduce visibility into portions of the lanai where appropriate.
Lanai enclosure design options
Every lanai enclosure starts with how you plan to use the space. A large entertaining lanai might call for wide, open bays and a pair of doors to the yard, while a quiet reading nook might benefit from privacy screen on one side. Some of the choices we discuss include:
- Frame color in white or bronze to complement trim and columns.
- Kick plates or knee walls along the base for durability.
- Screen type for each wall, including no-see-um, privacy, solar and pet-resistant options.
- Door placement and style for daily traffic and yard access.
- Connection to an existing or new pool cage for one continuous screened enclosure.
- Motorized screen options for suitable openings.
Lanais in the Sarasota climate
Sarasota's long warm season is perfect for outdoor living, but bugs, glare and sudden storms can cut an evening short. A well-planned lanai screen enclosure can help with those everyday challenges. On west-facing lanais, solar screen can reduce harsh late-day sun. Near ponds and preserves, no-see-um screen can help with small insects. For wide openings, many homeowners pair fixed screen with motorized screens they can raise and lower as needed.
How a lanai enclosure project works
It starts with a free estimate, where you can tell us about your lanai and talk through the look and screen selections you want. Design details, screening, access points and applicable project requirements vary by property and are discussed for your specific project.
Who a lanai enclosure is right for
A lanai enclosure is a natural fit for homeowners with a covered outdoor area that isn't used as much as it could be. If your lanai is already screened but the mesh is worn, full rescreening may be all you need. If the space you want to protect is at the front of the house, take a look at our porch enclosures.