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Old 07-17-2021, 09:04 AM
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We are looking at preowned homes and we aren't sure if we would be OK with just a screened in lanai or if it needs to be enclosed. If it should be enclosed what should we be looking for? Some homes have nicely enclosed lanais but they are more expensive. Some say you need acrylic windows and some glass and .......... on and on.

Is there some good basic wisdom from you all?? I know everyone is different but is there any general consensus? I would think that due to the heat that we would need an enclosed lanai to be able to spend time out there most or all of the year. I know I sound like such a rookie but we really are perplexed. Thank you in advance!!
We had a Lilac Designer home & the Lanai’s are long but very narrow. When it rained water would be all the way to the Linai door going into the house. If it’s got a big Lanai personally I like the fresh air. If it’s like the one we had, put windows in. Just my opinion!