The greatest advantages of investing in a screen enclosure for your patio or porch is to increase your living area, increase the value of your home and offer some protection for your family during the heat of summer while still havingthe sensation of living outdoors.

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The most common screen enclosure to be built on a home is the screen porch, but many people are taking advantage of this trend and are building custome screen rooms for a variety of different uses including pool enclosures.  In Florida for instance, the advantage of having protection from mosquitoes, in light of the West Nile Virus problems, has lead more and more homeowners to make room enclosures over their patios to protect their children and love ones from bites while still being able to enjoy the outdoor living.

Their are designs that include glass or perspex in order to allow more natural light in as well as giving an unobstructed view of the sky.  They allow for great ventilation, particlarly when bbqing or relaxing in a spa during the summer and protect your patio from snow or excessive rain during the winter.

Pool enclosures are ideal for increasing the time you can spend in your swimming pool.  They are ideal at keeping dust and dirt from falling into your pool and can protect and shade your children from the harsh rays of the sun while they are basking in the water due to the built in UV protection.  In addition to keeping your pool warm and clean, they are also excellent at preventing damage to your pool during the winter months.  Made from light, yet extremely durable PVC materials, the very best include at least a 10 year warrenty, with 15 years being offered by the best manufacturers.  Brands to research include pool and spa and for additional piece of mind, look for active member of the IPC.