Adding a screen rooms, screened patio, screened lanai, or pool enclosure can be one of the best upgrades for a Florida home. It gives you a cleaner, more comfortable outdoor living space while helping reduce mosquitoes, yellow flies, no see ums, leaves, pine needles, debris, and harsh sun.

For many homeowners, the big question is whether to keep the patio open or turn it into a screened lanai. Both options have advantages, and the right choice depends on how you want to use the space, how much maintenance you want to deal with, and how much protection you want from Florida bugs, debris, sun, and rain.

Southern Shores Contracting helps homeowners in Panama City Beach, Bay County, and nearby Emerald Coast areas create more comfortable outdoor living spaces with custom screened patios, screened balconies, screened pool areas, . For condos, townhomes, and smaller coastal properties, a screened patio can help turn limited outdoor space into a cleaner, more private, and more usable part of the home.