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Enclose Your Porch with Durable Screening
Porch Screen Installation in Orlando for open porches where insects and debris enter during evenings and after storms
Southern Image Screen Repair installs porch screening that keeps mosquitoes, flies, and airborne debris out while allowing airflow and visibility. You may avoid using your porch during late afternoon and evening hours because insects gather near light fixtures or find that leaves, twigs, and pollen accumulate on furniture after windy days.
Screening is tensioned across aluminum frames that mount between porch posts or attach to existing trim, creating a sealed perimeter that insects cannot pass through. In Orlando, where mosquitoes breed year-round in standing water and evening humidity keeps them active, porch screening allows you to sit outside comfortably without applying repellent or lighting citronella candles.
Contact the team to measure your porch openings and review screen mesh sizes that suit your insect exposure.
Screen Mesh and Frame Materials Built for Humidity
You choose between fiberglass mesh that flexes without tearing and aluminum mesh that resists denting from pet contact or accidental impacts. Fiberglass is lighter and less visible from inside the porch, while aluminum provides greater durability in high-traffic areas where children or pets regularly press against the screen.
Frames are extruded aluminum with baked enamel finishes that prevent rust and corrosion in humid conditions, and they include spline channels that hold the mesh taut without sagging over time. After Southern Image Screen Repair completes installation, you will notice that your porch remains insect-free even with the door open and that dust and plant matter stay outside instead of settling on cushions and tables.
Screen panels are installed in sections that align with porch posts, and each panel can be removed individually for cleaning or mesh replacement without disassembling the entire system. Frames are fastened with corrosion-resistant screws, and corner joints are reinforced to prevent racking when wind pushes against the screen. Installation does not include repairing damaged porch flooring or painting trim, though screens are fitted to work with existing structures.
Common Questions About Porch Screening
Homeowners preparing for porch screen installation often want to understand mesh options and how the system holds up in Florida weather.
- What mesh size keeps out the smallest insects?
You select eighteen-by-fourteen mesh or finer if you want to block no-see-ums, which are tiny biting midges common near standing water in Orlando, though tighter mesh slightly reduces airflow compared to standard screening. - How do you clean porch screens?
You spray both sides with a garden hose to remove dust and pollen, then scrub gently with a soft brush and mild soap if mildew or stubborn grime appears, rinsing thoroughly to avoid leaving residue that attracts dirt. - When should you replace damaged screen mesh?
You replace mesh as soon as you notice tears or holes, because insects enter through even small openings and larger damage spreads quickly when wind or contact pulls the mesh away from the spline channel. - Why does aluminum screening last longer than fiberglass in some cases?
Aluminum resists tearing and punctures better than fiberglass, so it holds up longer in homes with pets that jump or scratch at the screen, though it dents more easily if struck by hard objects. - How long does porch screen installation take?
Most single-porch projects are completed in one day, depending on the number of panels and whether existing frames need repair or reinforcement before new screening is attached.
