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gmracket 06-05-2023 05:57 AM
Rain into lanai
 
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Originally Posted by jayerose (Post 2223170)
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 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 06-05-2023 08:07 AM
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 06-05-2023 08:19 AM
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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 06-05-2023 08:26 AM
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 06-05-2023 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by jayerose (Post 2223170)
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 06-05-2023 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Carla B (Post 2223639)
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 06-06-2023 06:33 AM
Gutters don’t solve much
 
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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2223197)
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 06-06-2023 08:00 AM
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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 06-06-2023 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by crilemd (Post 2223748)
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 06-09-2023 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2223179)
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 06-10-2023 03:18 AM
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Originally Posted by jayerose (Post 2225112)
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 06-10-2023 07:06 AM
Seriously!

JMintzer 06-10-2023 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Normal (Post 2223901)
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 06-10-2023 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by deborahcme (Post 2223274)
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
They work great! :coolsmiley:


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