Why homeowners add privacy screen to a pool cage
For homeowners with nearby neighbors, streets, sidewalks or shared outdoor views, privacy screening can be considered for selected portions of a pool cage or lanai. Standard enclosure screening helps reduce insects and outdoor debris, while privacy screening is intended to provide greater visual separation in selected areas.
Privacy screening can provide greater visual separation than more open screening, depending on the material selected, lighting and viewing angle. It can change the visual feel of selected enclosure areas by adding greater separation from neighboring views, while the rest of the enclosure stays as open as you prefer.
Where homeowners may consider privacy screening
- Selected side walls facing neighboring properties.
- Portions facing a street or sidewalk.
- Selected lower wall areas, leaving upper panels with more open screening.
- Lanai walls near a seating or dining area.
Privacy screening does not necessarily need to cover the entire enclosure. It can be installed in selected areas while other sections retain more open screening. The right locations depend on the property, the layout of the enclosure and which views matter most to you.
Lanai privacy screen
Privacy screening can be added to selected lanai walls to create greater visual separation while leaving other areas more open. A privacy screen for a lanai is often considered around the areas where people sit, eat or relax, such as a wall beside an outdoor dining table or a side that faces a neighboring home. Because the lanai is attached to the house, many homeowners think about how the space looks from inside as well as from the yard.
Installing privacy screen on an existing enclosure
Privacy screening can often be installed in selected areas of an existing pool cage or lanai, depending on the enclosure and project scope. Screen panels are generally secured within the enclosure framing, with the exact installation depending on the existing structure and selected screening.
During a free estimate, the enclosure and requested privacy areas can be discussed along with available screening options.
Privacy screening, rescreening and frame work
Homeowners planning a broader rescreen may also consider adding privacy screening to selected areas as part of the same enclosure project. Full screen replacement is covered on our rescreening page.
Privacy screening does not address damaged aluminum framing. If the enclosure frame, doors or hardware also need attention, Pool Cage Repair & Restoration may be the more relevant related service.
Thinking about storms too?
Privacy screening and storm-related screening are separate service considerations, and privacy screen is not a form of hurricane protection. If you're also considering storm-related screening options for a lanai or screened outdoor area, learn more about our Hurricane & Storm Screens service.
Privacy screen installation in North Port
North Port Screening is locally owned, licensed and insured, with 10 years in business, and offers free estimates. We serve North Port and surrounding areas. Call 941-352-2517 or request a free privacy screen estimate using the form on this page.