Rain coming into Lanai

[jayerose]

We do not want to enclose the lanai nor spend a lot of money...do you think it would help to get some pieces of sheet metal and cover the bottom of the screens?

[retiredguy123]

We do not want to enclose the lanai nor spend a lot of money...do you think it would help to get some pieces of sheet metal and cover the bottom of the screens?
I wouldn't. Buy a cheap awning at Lowes.

[asianthree]

Inexpensive thin plexiglass works very well. You can make it as high as you want, and can’t see it from the outside.

[vintageogauge]

We do not want to enclose the lanai nor spend a lot of money...do you think it would help to get some pieces of sheet metal and cover the bottom of the screens?

Does the rain not come through the top of the screens also?

[jayerose]

Not sure; there is some rain on top of our high table.

[I'm Popeye!]

Not sure; there is some rain on top of our high table.

This got to be a joke! :shocked:

[jayerose]

It may have splashed from one of the edgings...please be nice.

[Michael G.]

Pictures would help to add in this conversation

[Bogie Shooter]

Screened lanai not designed or intended to keep out rain.
Yes, must be a joke…………

[JMintzer]

Not sure; there is some rain on top of our high table.

If it's water splashing off the ground, look into getting gutters...

[Jayhawk]

We do not want to enclose the lanai nor spend a lot of money...do you think it would help to get some pieces of sheet metal and cover the bottom of the screens?

I'm sure the neighbors would love it.

[villagetinker]

We do not want to enclose the lanai nor spend a lot of money...do you think it would help to get some pieces of sheet metal and cover the bottom of the screens?

I do not know what your ground cover is, but pine straw seems to keep water from splashing back up.

[Worldseries27]

and I wonder hasn't this condition been present from day 1 ?

[Rwirish]

This is a good joke.

[Mrmean58]

Inexpensive thin plexiglass works very well. You can make it as high as you want, and can’t see it from the outside.
No such thing as inexpensive Plexiglas in the lengths needed to prevent rain from coming in a lanai. Plus it will yellow and crack in Florida elements.

[bowlingal]

Gutters along the length of the lanai helped my rain problem. But....if the wind blows into it, the lanai will get wet.

[Bridget Staunton]

If rain is coming in the bottom what is preventing it from coming in the top. Unless you enclose it you will have water

[Djean1981]

We ended up putting gutters around ours. That did help a little. Some people put down rock bed to reduce the splashing back into the lanai. Also, screen drains are inexpensive - to allow the water to drain from the lanai.

[jimkerr]

Funny post right here!

[RICH1]

Have you been to one of the Big Box hardware stores to ask for a Patio Rain Lock?

[deborahcme]

Just wondering here. Is the issue that rain is coming into your lanai and not properly draining out? If so, there's a solution for that. Screen Room Drains - Screen Room Drains (https://screenroomdrains.com/)

[rsmurano]

A screened lanai will always let water in. There is going to be wind with storms and the rain will be horizontal from the bottom of the screen all the way to the top, gutters won’t help. You will have to make it water tight between each aluminum post or it will leak.
The cheapest thing you can do is put weeping holes in the corners so any rain you get in your lanai will drain out or you will get a lot of standing water

[Bill Dozer]

We do not want to enclose the lanai nor spend a lot of money...do you think it would help to get some pieces of sheet metal and cover the bottom of the screens?

Remove the screen on the lower section replace it with Florida Glass, a translucent vinyl. It is installed easily by using the same spline that holds the screening in. It is sold in 36" rolls, cuts with a scissors and prevents dirt, rain grass clippings etc from entering the lanai.

[bark4me]

We do not want to enclose the lanai nor spend a lot of money...do you think it would help to get some pieces of sheet metal and cover the bottom of the screens?
Do you have gutters in place

[MDOYLE]

I had screening that is called Florida glass installed along the bottom of my bird cage. This looks like screening but is backed with plastic. Rain still coms in from the top sometimes but the dirt that was splashed in from the rain on the bottom is no longer a problem. Any screen installer can help you.

[Mlundberg]

We do not want to enclose the lanai nor spend a lot of money...do you think it would help to get some pieces of sheet metal and cover the bottom of the screens?

I would enclose the Lanai with sliding patio doors from a licensed vendor. It’s pricey, but you will have years of hassle free comfort and increase the value of your home.

[justjim]

Lived in TV 15 plus years and living in Florida with wind/rain the only way to REALLY keep the rain out is to enclose it! It’s a screened porch. Otherwise, let er’ rain!

[Blueblaze]

You got rain? Quit yer bragging and just move the furniture!

[OhioBuckeye]

Is the rain blowing in at a angle, or is it running in under the screen frame, We put a bead of chalking around the bottom of the frame & it stopped most of the water, but we actually had some rain when it rained hard blow in at different heights. It’s hard to tell whether to cover it at just the bottom or just a foot up from bottom, half way up or cover the whole thing. Probably the best thing to do is get a roll up that they sell that you can cover the Lanai just when it rains. Otherwise it’s just guessing what to do. Sorry I wasn’t much help but didn’t want to guess!

[Two Bills]

Slit up some plastic Compost bags, and tack them round lanai.
Break up a couple of pallets, and secure the plastic by nailing them to the uprights every foot all way round.
Works a treat, and very cheap.:shrug:

[wamley]

Nothing will help other than windows when the the wind is blowing the rain around

[2newyorkers]

Get gutters. It makes a big difference.

[BEETHOVENMIKEY]

We live in a patio villa and had the same problem. Grass trimming constantly chewed up the screen, as well.
Go to White Aluminum on 441 in Leesburg, on right, just after the 27/441 split, and get rolled white 20 inch rolled sheet aluminum (measure what you need, plus 6 or 8 inches for good measure). It comes in pebbled finish or smooth (we like the pebbled). Get the edging channel to hold the aluminum by picture framing the sheet aluminum and plenty of self-tapping screws. Fairly easy, as long as you have some tin-snips, ruler, pencil and a helper.
White Aluminum is an installer of lanai and porch enclosures and additions. They can do it, if needed or any competent handyman. Just takes about 2 -3 hours or so.

[Worldseries27]

slit up some plastic compost bags, and tack them round lanai.
Break up a couple of pallets, and secure the plastic by nailing them to the uprights every foot all way round.
Works a treat, and very cheap.:shrug:
finish thy pint and get thee to the stocks

[EdFNJ]

We ended up putting gutters around ours. That did help a little. Some people put down rock bed to reduce the splashing back into the lanai. Also, screen drains are inexpensive - to allow the water to drain from the lanai.. I had "screen drains" installed and (for me) a total waste of money. The fact they aren't completely flush to the cement "floor" makes them useless for other than A NOAH like flood! I got them mainly for when I power washed the floor so the water would flow out ..... NOPE, it just sits under the slight height above the concrete ground those drains sit and I still have to sweep out the water into the screen drain instead out of the screen DOOR. Even if they sat directly on the floor there would still be a lip to stop it from draining fully or close to fully. Fortunately, they weren't too expensive. That was my experience, YMMV.

[Regorp]

We do not want to enclose the lanai nor spend a lot of money...do you think it would help to get some pieces of sheet metal and cover the bottom of the screens?

First get gutters to redirect roof distribution of rainwater, then invest in motorized screens to protect your furniture in the lanai, rain will blow in the lanai from every direction. Why fool around, just do it right the first time, then enjoy Florida living!!

[asianthree]

No such thing as inexpensive Plexiglas in the lengths needed to prevent rain from coming in a lanai. Plus it will yellow and crack in Florida elements.

The resale we purchased had thin plexiglass on the bottom of the screen to the chair rail. It’s about 14”.

Had clips to remove to clean screens. Kept the rain splashing on the rock bed into the lanai. Don’t know how long it was there when we bought the house in “2014” but it’s still there today, can’t see it from the back, still very clear with few scratches, with no yellowing, lanai faces south.
So have first hand experience, I am guessing you personally tried plexiglass and yours yellowed? How long did it take to yellow?

Up north our pool “fence” was thick plexiglass, so had a great view all around the deck. Through spring, summer, fall, and yes winter, it still looked great when we sold.

[gighilton]

Really! IF you don't want rain in the lanai, enclose it. best solution! no reason to look like you came from the backwoods of ? well wherever. I've enclosed 2 lanais as my second house on Southern Oaks had lots of blowing rain... This is a personal decision, no one here can make that decision for you.
:pray:

[dhdallas]

We do not want to enclose the lanai nor spend a lot of money...do you think it would help to get some pieces of sheet metal and cover the bottom of the screens?

That sounds attractive...not! Just wait until the trolls see that.

[MrChip72]

We added a garden bed with small shrubs and mulch directly behind our lanai. 20" deep. It effectively cut down on most of the splashback through the screen.

[gmracket]

I hWe do not want to enclose the lanai nor spend a lot of money...do you think it would help to get some pieces of sheet metal and cover the bottom of the screens?

I had Todd's Screening put in vinyl glass all along the bottom of my lanai screen. It keeps the water out of the bottom so the water doesn't get into the floor of your lanai. To be honest the best way is just to enclose it. Nothing is going to keep out rain entirely.

[OhioBuckeye]

I agree, but they said they don’t want to put a lot of money in their Lanai. I don’t know what to tell them, if they start tack things on it it’ll look terrible!

[pikeselectric]

Good morning! This doesn't sound like a fun time. If there is moisture getting into the lanai, this could also cause your exterior outlets to trip and lose power. It may be beneficial if you are not going to enclose the lanai to also have the outlet covers checked and replaced as they can become brittle with age. We hear often that the outlet covers over time allow more moisture to access the plugs/equipment plugged in if the covers are not updated. We can help with this! :wave: Give us a ring if you need us! (352) 748-6251 - Casandra with Pike's Electric

[Carla B]

Our lanai is not enclosed. It faces ENE and sometimes get fierce rainstorms with wind. That kind of rain overloads the "super gutter." There are three 2" holes drilled in the concrete near the edge of the birdcage allowing the water to drain. The furniture is cast aluminum, the upholstery is Sunbrella. After experience living on a sailboat constantly exposed to the elements and under a bimini made of Sunbrella, we don't worry about it.

[Escape Artist]

We do not want to enclose the lanai nor spend a lot of money...do you think it would help to get some pieces of sheet metal and cover the bottom of the screens?

Hmmm, you must be new to Florida! :laugh:

[crilemd]

Our lanai is not enclosed. It faces ENE and sometimes get fierce rainstorms with wind. That kind of rain overloads the "super gutter." There are three 2" holes drilled in the concrete near the edge of the birdcage allowing the water to drain. The furniture is cast aluminum, the upholstery is Sunbrella. After experience living on a sailboat constantly exposed to the elements and under a bimini made of Sunbrella, we don't worry about it.
Where and when did you guys....live aboard????
I live aboard my Liberty 49 in Coconut Grove for 20 yrs before moving ashore to TV's
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[Normal]

If it's water splashing off the ground, look into getting gutters...

Gutters don’t really do much. We had them installed and we still get plenty of rain in our lanai. Florida rain seldom seems to come down straight.

[jarodrig]

An improperly installed enclosure won’t keep out the rain either .

Here’re an example of John Hill Aluminum’s handiwork ! He attempted to fix it several times without success and I paid OZ Quiznos to do the repair.

John Hill agreed to reimburse me for the repairs but I guess that his reputation is not worth $500 !

John Hill Aluminum…. A company to stay away from if you’re considering an enclosure…..

[Carla B]

Where and when did you guys....live aboard????
I live aboard my Liberty 49 in Coconut Grove for 20 yrs before moving ashore to TV's
CD

We cruised, from Galveston Bay to the Bahamas, and as far north as Staten Island and south to Trinidad and Venezuela. Never took the boat to Coconut Grove but did spend time nearby in Biscayne Bay anchored by "Nixon's house." It was an Island Packet 40 built in Largo.

[jayerose]

Inexpensive thin plexiglass works very well. You can make it as high as you want, and can’t see it from the outside.


Would the plexiglass be installed on the inside or the outside of the screen?

thank you!

[asianthree]

Would the plexiglass be installed on the inside or the outside of the screen?

thank you!

Previous owner had it installed on the inside with clips similar to a picture frame. Kept rain from splashing from the rock beds. No idea if they installed or had company do it, since the owner passed before we bought home.

[DARFAP]

Seriously!

[JMintzer]

Gutters don’t really do much. We had them installed and we still get plenty of rain in our lanai. Florida rain seldom seems to come down straight.

It helps a lot in our case. Yes, some water still comes in, but it stops the splashing off the ground that also brings in mud/dirt...

[TV MAN]

Just wondering here. Is the issue that rain is coming into your lanai and not properly draining out? If so, there's a solution for that. Screen Room Drains - Screen Room Drains (https://screenroomdrains.com/)
They work great! :coolsmiley: