Question 1

Caring for your screen porch:

Accepted Answer

Your screen enclosure is virtually maintenance-free and should last many years.
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The frames are powder coated aluminum, and can be wiped down and cleaned with common household cleaners. Screens can be cleaned gently with a garden hose or a gentle brush. Avoid spraying. bug spray on them, or leaning brooms or other objects against them.
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Birds cause the most damage if they fly into the screen; their beaks often leave a small hole. On aluminum screens, you can often use a safety pin to push the strands back into place. For large rips and tears, screens can be replaced onsite. If a screen gets knocked loose, sometimes you can push the spline back in with a butter knife. Screen doors have speed adjustments on the closer, and can be adjusted.​

Question 2

How long does it take to install a screen or glass enclosure?

Accepted Answer

After we measure, installation requires a few days in the shop building frames and a few days onsite for most jobs. Doors and other materials may take a few weeks to get, custom glass about 4 weeks, and depending on schedules lead times can vary.

Question 3

Do you accept credit cards?

Accepted Answer

No, we prefer checks only.

Question 4

Do you install during Winter?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but not in blizzard conditions.
 
(I did install a screen porch once with -14° windchill, but will pass on that now.)

Question 5

Will you drive out for an estimate?

Accepted Answer

We will if you're not too far away, but most of the time I can get you a ballpark quote first from photos or emailing *.pdf plans. If it looks good to go, then I will stop by for a hard quote. Most owners building new homes have plans that can be emailed.

Question 6

Do you offer any sales or discounts?

Accepted Answer

My uncle never got into "buy today and get $200 off." We try to give a fair quote and treat everybody the same.

Question 7

Do you offer custom colors?

Accepted Answer

We tried that in the past, but the cost was expensive and it was difficult to control the quality of the paint.

Question 8

Do you warranty your screen rooms?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for 1 year. However, screens are not covered for damage by tree limbs, pets, etc.