What Is a Lanai and Do You Need One in Florida?

Lanai installation in Orlando is one of the most popular home improvement projects in Central Florida — and for good reason. A screened enclosure transforms an open porch into a protected, insect-free outdoor living space that you can enjoy year-round, even during Florida’s intense summer months.

What Is a Lanai?

A lanai is a screened enclosure built around an existing porch or outdoor space. It consists of an aluminum frame with black mesh screening that keeps insects, debris, and direct sun out while allowing airflow and natural light in. In Florida, lanais are standard features on most residential properties — and homes without one are increasingly rare in newer neighborhoods.

Lanai Installation Orlando: What Are Your Options?

There are two main types of lanai installations:

• New build — we construct the full aluminum frame and screen from scratch on any open porch or outdoor area
• Full replacement — we remove your existing damaged or deteriorated screen enclosure and install a completely new one

We do not patch or repair individual screen sections. A full replacement guarantees a clean, uniform finish with a warranty that applies to the entire installation.

What Materials Are Used?

All Flod Services lanai installations use:

• Frame — aluminum in white or bronze finish
• Mesh — black fiberglass screen mesh, standard for Florida residential enclosures
• Hardware — stainless steel fasteners resistant to Florida’s humidity and salt air. According to the Florida Department of Agriculture, aluminum is one of the most weather-resistant materials for outdoor structures in Florida’s climate.

Black mesh is the industry standard for Florida lanais — it provides better visibility from inside, reduces glare, and blends with the aluminum frame for a clean, professional look.

How Long Does Lanai Installation Take?

Most lanai installations in Orlando are completed in a single day. Larger or more complex structures may require two days. We confirm the exact timeline during your free on-site assessment before any work begins.

Do You Install Screen Doors?

Yes — we install sliding or swing screen doors as part of any lanai installation. Pet doors are also available for homeowners with animals. Doors can be added to new installations or retrofitted onto existing enclosures.

What Warranty Comes With Lanai Installation?

All lanai installations are backed by our 15-year material warranty and 1-year labor warranty. This applies to both new builds and full screen replacements.

How Is a Lanai Different From a Pool Cage?

A lanai is a screened porch enclosure — typically attached to the back of your home, covering an outdoor living area. A pool cage is a larger structural enclosure that surrounds a swimming pool and requires a super gutter at the base where the cage meets the house.

Both use aluminum frames and screen mesh, but they are different structures with different installation requirements. Flod Services installs both.

Schedule Your Lanai Installation in Orlando Today

Flod Services installs lanai screen enclosures across Orlando, Longwood, Winter Park, Apopka, Sanford, Oviedo, Winter Springs, Casselberry, Altamonte Springs, Maitland, Tuskawilla, Windermere, Daytona Beach, and Deltona.

Call us at (689) 500-2260 for a free assessment or request a quote at flodservices.com/contact.