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Old 05-29-2021, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan View Post
We are considering enclosing our Lanai. We have a CYV and a smaller Lanai - 14' x 9'.

What we are considering is having the screens replaced with concrete block and stucco and windows that are the same as in the rest of the house,. We do not have a burning desire to raise the floor to match the house. And we want it well done, and are not worried about tax implications.

We want it look like it is part of the original house and not a "Florida" room or porch that has been enclosed. We have nothing against a glassed-in Lanai. We drive around and saw many we liked, but we are not "outdoor" people and plan to use the room as a game/tv room.

So, my questions:

1. Could anyone that has a finished to match the house lanai post some photos so we can see how others have.

2. Ballpark estimates. I have no idea, I expect it is roughly the same price. My guess is, and it is a guess for a two wall with split air would be about $15,000? Less would be better
We enclosed our lanai at 2276 Kincord Ct. (we no longer own this property) about 10 years ago. Don’t remember who did the work but we put in double pane, slide both way very large windows and loved it. I believe owners after us put in Mitsubishi AC unit. We left it as a step down. You could drive by to look, lanai faces Triggerfish.