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Rust on Screen Enclosure Frame
Rust or corrosion on your pool cage frame in Orlando. Causes, treatment options, and when to paint or replace.
Most modern pool cage frames are aluminum, which doesn’t rust in the traditional sense. However, aluminum does oxidize (creating a chalky white coating), and older enclosures or those with steel components can develop actual rust.
Aluminum oxidation vs. steel rust
- Aluminum oxidation — White, chalky, powdery surface. Cosmetic issue. Doesn’t compromise structure unless severe.
- Steel rust — Orange/brown discoloration, pitting, flaking. Structural concern. Must be addressed.
Treatment options
- Light oxidation — Pressure wash and apply specialty aluminum coating ($1,500-$4,000 for painting)
- Heavy oxidation — Sand/etch the surface, prime, and paint with aluminum-specific coating
- Steel rust — Wire brush, rust converter, primer, and paint as temporary fix. Replacement recommended for structural members.
- Severe corrosion — If the frame has holes, significant pitting, or weakened sections, replacement of affected members or full frame replacement may be needed.
Prevention
Regular pressure washing (annually) and prompt painting when oxidation appears extend frame life by decades.
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