Florida Screen Enclosure Aluminum Framing Tips
What to know before quoting pool cage and lanai aluminum frames — members, spans, finishes, and the details Florida installers ask for.
Screen enclosures and pool cages define outdoor living across Central and Southwest Florida. The aluminum frame is the long-term asset — mesh gets replaced, but posts, beams, and fasteners have to survive storms, UV, and constant moisture.
Frame decisions that matter
- Member sizes — posts and beams sized to span and roof style (mansard, gable, custom)
- Finish — white and bronze powder coat dominate HOA neighborhoods; mill is rare on finished cages
- Hardware — stainless fasteners near pools and coasts reduce brown staining
- Repair vs new — after storm seasons, many jobs are beam/rafter replacements rather than full rebuilds
What to send with a quote request
- Rough footprint (length × width) or a marked Google Earth screenshot
- Roof style preference
- Attached to house or freestanding
- City / county (wind and permitting context)
- Photos of existing structure if it is a repair
Catalog starting points
Explore Screen Enclosures & Lanai Frames for pool-cage kits, lanai room frames, and beam sections. Pair enclosure work with metal stock when your shop needs extra angle, tube, or flat bar for transitions and repairs.
Florida Metal supports contractors statewide — from Miami and Tampa Bay to Orlando and the Panhandle. Request a quote online or email info@floridametal.net.
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