Screen enclosure glossary
Pool screen industry jargon explained in plain English. Know what your contractor is talking about.
Florida Glass
Florida glass refers to clear acrylic or polycarbonate panels used in place of screen mesh in pool enclosures.
Lanai
A lanai is a covered, screened outdoor living space attached to a Florida home — essentially a screened patio.
Motorized Screens
Motorized screens are electrically powered retractable screen systems that roll up or down on demand.
Phifer Screen
Phifer is the leading manufacturer of screen mesh products for pool enclosures and window screens in the United States.
Pool Cage
A pool cage is the aluminum-framed screen enclosure built over a swimming pool, standard for Florida homes.
Pool Enclosure Permit
A pool enclosure permit is a building permit required by Florida municipalities for new screen enclosure construction.
Rescreening
Rescreening is the process of removing all old screen mesh and spline from a pool cage and replacing it with new materials.
Screen Enclosure
A screen enclosure is any aluminum-framed structure with screen mesh walls, including pool cages, lanais, and screen rooms.
Screen Enclosure Footer
A screen enclosure footer is the concrete foundation that anchors the aluminum frame to the ground.
Screen Room
A screen room is a fully enclosed outdoor space with a solid roof and screen walls, similar to a lanai but typically more structurally defined.
Screen Spline
Screen spline is the rubber or vinyl gasket that holds screen mesh in the aluminum frame channels of a pool enclosure.
Super Screen
Super Screen is a premium screen product by Phifer that is 3x stronger than standard fiberglass with superior UV resistance.
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