Screen enclosures are the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors without pesky bugs, cold winds, or bright sun. Adding an enclosure to your backyard or home will not only increase your enjoyment of the outdoors, it will also add value and beauty to your home.
However, there are many different types of screen enclosures that work with different parts of your home and backyard. Each type of screen enclosure has different design attributes and intents that make it perfect for your job.
Before you start thinking about what type of cabinet you need, you need to know the basic types. The basic types of screen enclosures are:
screen rooms
A screen room is a structure that has a solid ceiling and open walls with screens. Screen rooms are usually added on top of a patio or deck, or added to a house. Screen rooms can have pitched or pitched ceilings, depending on your preferences. Screen rooms are designed for outdoor seating that is semi-protected from the elements.
pool enclosures
A pool cover is a type of bulkhead cover designed to protect an outdoor pool. They can be installed above ground or in underground pools, and are perfect for keeping bugs and animals, as well as children, out. Pool enclosures are available in many different styles and materials, but all are transparent for visibility.
Solariums
Sunrooms are glass enclosures that are designed for outdoor viewing while still having complete protection from the elements. As the sunrooms are completely enclosed, you can control the environment much more than with a screen room. They are not insulated and can be built as an addition to your home or on top of decks or patios, as long as the structures have substantial support.
patio covers
A patio cover is an enclosure that is not completely enclosed, but simply covers the top of an area. Patio covers are designed to protect an area from sun and rain. Patio decks can be converted into screen rooms with the simple addition of screen walls. You can add a ceiling fan to a patio cover and gutters come standard. Support posts for a patio cover can be installed directly into the ground or on top of a base for better support.
pergolas
A pergola is similar to a patio cover, but is more artistic and freestanding. Pergolas protect you from the sun, but usually not from the rain. They come in almost every size, shape, color, and style, so you can create a pergola that fits your design concept perfectly. Typically, a pergola covers a patio, terrace, garden, or pool.
These are just the basic types of outdoor enclosures. Generally, if you have a specific need or request, a contractor can build any type of display enclosure that he desires. Be sure to research the material you want your display case to be made of, as the material has a huge impact on the design concept, longevity, and maintenance of your display case.