[crilemd]

Originally Posted by 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.

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

[Normal]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

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]

Originally Posted by crilemd

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]

Originally Posted by asianthree

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]

Originally Posted by jayerose

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]

Originally Posted by Normal

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]

Originally Posted by 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

They work great!