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Originally Posted by ComingfromCT
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!!
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We decided long ago - 2 years into our 12 year residence here in The Villages to get rid of the screens and make a permanent ‘room’ out of our 10 x 24 ft lanai. Double glazing and 4 huge picture windows (looking NNW onto Lake Paradise). We now spend most of our time there using it as a dining area, reading/listening room, nature ‘hide’, art studio and workshop etc. We have never regretted investing the $11,000 it cost us. Before that it was too hot in Summer and too cold in Winter to spend much time there. I also believe we will recoup the cost (if we ever sell) with ease, as all visitors are ‘gobsmacked’ by our water view year-round. We certainly enjoy it!! Do it, you will never regret it.