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TOTV Newbie 04-25-2018 05:58 PM

Want to replace the stock screens in our covered lanai for Sun Reducing Screens
 
Looking to replace our lanai screens with better UV block and privacy screens (Sun/Solar Screen Material). Asking for recommendations for installers. Thx much.

graciegirl 04-25-2018 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TOTV Newbie (Post 1537012)
Looking to replace our lanai screens with better UV block and privacy screens (Sun/Solar Screen Material). Asking for recommendations for installers. Thx much.

If you do that, it will also reduce the wind movement and make it hotter.

TOTV Newbie 04-25-2018 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1537014)
If you do that, it will also reduce the wind movement and make it hotter.

Yes, that is a concern. We have a very windy lot, so wondering how much wind will still be able to get in.

graciegirl 04-25-2018 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TOTV Newbie (Post 1537023)
Yes, that is a concern. We have a very windy lot, so wondering how much wind will still be able to get in.

We have roll down blinds that cover the west facing screens, made of Coolaroo screening. You are welcome to come look at them. I checked Home Depot, here is a link;

Outdoor Shades - Shades - The Home Depot

TOTV Newbie 04-25-2018 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1537029)
We have roll down blinds that cover the west facing screens, made of Coolaroo screening. You are welcome to come look at them. I checked Home Depot, here is a link;

Outdoor Shades - Shades - The Home Depot

Funny you mention that, as we have manual Coolaroos now. We would prefer to have something always there, that we don't have to put down, but offering better Sun protection than our regular screens.

villagetinker 04-25-2018 07:30 PM

The sun reducing screens are available in 25%, 50%, 75%, or so I was told when we did out birdcage, we opted for 50% in the roof area only. While we have not noticed any reduction in wind, these do hold the water a little longer. Try Whites Aluminum (rt 441, where route 44 crosses a mile or 2 before the Leesburg airport). Also note you need a special size FLAT spline for this screen as it is much heavier (thicker) than normal screen. I had a very hard time finding the correct spline when I enclosed our front porch.

TOTV Newbie 04-25-2018 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 1537038)
The sun reducing screens are available in 25%, 50%, 75%, or so I was told when we did out birdcage, we opted for 50% in the roof area only. While we have not noticed any reduction in wind, these do hold the water a little longer. Try Whites Aluminum (rt 441, where route 44 crosses a mile or 2 before the Leesburg airport). Also note you need a special size FLAT spline for this screen as it is much heavier (thicker) than normal screen. I had a very hard time finding the correct spline when I enclosed our front porch.

Thx very much. That is very important info.

rjn5656 04-26-2018 05:18 AM

Look at Private Screens out of Brooksville.

photo1902 04-26-2018 05:52 AM

I highly recommend A+ Screens *(352) 484-7926‬. They recently rescreened the lower portion of our lanai with Florida Glass (Phifer’s Glass Shield). The spline used (310) is available from Lowes, T&D distribution and Town & Country in Ocala, but this is not anything you have to be concerned about, since the installer supplies this material.

bilcon 04-26-2018 07:00 AM

I used Todd's screen to put in my super screen. Nice job


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