Only certain screen enclosures require a building permit. The homeowner can go through the permitting/construction process themselves no licensed contractor is required although it is recommended. There are plenty of local suppliers of aluminum extrusion as well as big box stores such as Home Depot and Lowe’s that will supply material. Roof/cage structures such as the one being assembled in the video are a special order through specialty aluminum dealers. 1x2, 2x2 and 2x3 extrusions can be purchased in 10’ sections here in Florida at Lowe’s or Home Depot. Specialty places can provide 24’ extrusions cut to specified lengths.
True, its no secret you can purchase aluminum extrusion at home improvement stores at 10ft lengths. I can also buy PVC, doesn't mean I'm qualified to plumb my house. As a homeowner you can pull a permit, and you are also required to have inspections. So either you take the time to learn the trade and do the job right, or you can call a professional. Its really up to the individual. Personally, I find professionals when I need something done right the first time.
Until you see the end result! Not saying these particular guys, but piece rate pay sucks for the customer and quality of the final product in more cases than not!
I live in Missouri which has as many or more bug’s than Florida but in the winter it snows a little here. Will the screen hold up to snow or can I take the roof off for the winter?
@Day Napper Congratulations for your work. I'm from Brazil and one of the problems we have here is the weather. Unlike the USA, most of our pools are not heated. In your opinion, with this type of system, are swimming pools used more? How do you design the project? Do you have any software? How do I contact you?
Like Tyler mentioned every enclosure is custom to the structure it is attaching to, along with the shape of the concrete footer creating a perimeter for the enclosure. There is an AutoCad program that can be used, but all I use currently is a measuring tape and a calculator. Sorry I am not available to contact, maybe in the future I will make a video on the design and layout. Thanks for watching!
@@daynapper7337 Sir, do you have a west coast dealer in Southern California or Las Vegas Nevada? There is too much sun here and the pool enclosure will cut it down. tnx EdA
@@eaacowboys We only work in Florida, mainly the central east coast. The screen industry is very limited across the country, due to the weight of snow for the most part. Do you have Pool Screen Enclosures where you're at?
@@daynapper7337 hi, tnx for your reply. I have a pool in too hot and sunny Vegas. I will send you pics. The sun is so intense during the summer and around 3 pm the sun shines toward the house backyard. The a/c is running too much to fight the severe heat. I am thinking that you might want to take a vacation and do my screen, or, start a new west coast operating for 6 summer months, and then back to the Central East Coast during the winter months. We do not have bugs like in Florida but the sun heat is so intense. tnx EdA
Sorry to hear about your job. Unless you have someone that can teach you the trade it's not an easy one to jump into. Really just depends on the person. Got to be willing to endure the tough heat of Florida in the middle of the summer's with little to no shade, while grabbing metal that easily can go above 145°. I've spent 18 grueling years in the sun and it doesnt get any easier. Besides that it takes a financial investment of truck, trailer or rack, saws, drills, ladders, walkboards, basic hand tools, and (the hardest part in my opinion) you need a employ a couple guys that will stick it out until they are valued enough to warrant the pay they expect. Good luck with moving on from your last place of employment, I wish you the best!
@@daynapper7337 its all good man. I've been waiting for a good excuse to get out of the fields. The demand for this kind of work is really high and I just want a small piece of it. I have no problems working in the heat and sun. Shit I wore full coveralls working in the desert for the last 6 years and never complained. My girlfriends dad has the credit line to get it started but we have no knowledge on where to start. Ive been watching a few videos here and there but that won't do anything for me if I don't get my hands on it. And finding anyone that wants to help give advice is next to impossible, given how greedy everyone is. I've even tried going to work for a guy thats been doing it for a while but im "over qualified" lol. Im just looking for the experience is all.
We buy from a retailer that only sells to licensed contractors. But depending where you live there could be a company that sells material to homeowners. For the job to be done right I recommend contacting a licensed contractor, or at least have a friend with the knowledge needed.
Yes they are. They are designed to withstand winds up to 170mph depending on your location. I am located in Florida and have been building these for 22 years.
1/4 INCH ,AND5/!6 THE LARGER ONE ARE USUALLY used with the concret screws you also nee 1/4 in. drill bits to pre drill through the metal,or you can just use the the tech screws if you dont have bits
Yes, all we do is custom enclosures. With that being said the more curves your deck has the more metal we would have to use, sometimes it can start to look like a jail cell from inside.
My wire and I will be moving to Sarasota, FL in 2021. If I could get an estimate of cost of the job on the video, it would let me know if I should include looking at pools without a screen enclosure. Thanks. DT
I have about 5 years of this under my belt. We would build and screen everything. I like how you just screen the roof, makes it a lot easier to screw in sidewalls. Rather then the screen blocking you, I used to hate how my old boss ran it.
Only convenient to screen after the standing of cage if the walls are short. 8-10ft Screening after also makes for a nicer looking final product. Screening before the fact needs to be done much differently than if the cage was already up....
No shop yet.. Man, that would be nice on these hot Florida days. We don't stick build, but everything is built on site. I measure and calculate all lengths and degrees... jobs like these could be built in a shop, most of our jobs are so custom it helps being on site for double checks. Thanks for watching!
@@daynapper7337 thats a rookie move. I have zero issues with my undersoffits and stairs fitting perfect every time. Just gotta take measurements and know how to layout... building on site is the clown move....
To anybody washing this this is a joke everything is clipped in there is not one laser a Transit just a 4ft or 6ft level I've been installing for over 20 years I cannot believe people still build like this we build pool enclosure like this in the in this industry is called a in layman's terms people that do not know what they're doing all pool enclosures in state of Florida are required to have engineering permitting fabrication then install I walk on top of thesein order to stitch the beam if you do not know what stitch to beam you do not need to build an enclosure. I would never send myself in or a helper employee of the company on top of a pool enclosure that was clipped in if you do not know what clip-in is again you do not need to build or install a pool enclosure all 2x2 1x2 are equipped with screw bosses that are meant to be screwed internally that's why they are there I bet you a million dollars if I put my laser level on your enclosure it's out of plumb and level people like this should not build a pool enclosure clipping in everything jeopardizes the structural integrity of said pool enclosure let's just say you did have engineering just because your engineering States you can clip everything in does not make it structurally sound the company I work for has AutoCAD
Sorry to tell ya bud, I too have been building custom pool Enclosures since 2002, I take "shots" (with a transit) and calculate all of my jobs, not one clip is used and nothing is "scribed". Which is exactly why everything is built and screened. We build on site and this is the process after the job is built. We engineer every job to Miami-Dade windcodes and each enclosure is inspected by a licensed official.
Only certain screen enclosures require a building permit. The homeowner can go through the permitting/construction process themselves no licensed contractor is required although it is recommended. There are plenty of local suppliers of aluminum extrusion as well as big box stores such as Home Depot and Lowe’s that will supply material. Roof/cage structures such as the one being assembled in the video are a special order through specialty aluminum dealers. 1x2, 2x2 and 2x3 extrusions can be purchased in 10’ sections here in Florida at Lowe’s or Home Depot. Specialty places can provide 24’ extrusions cut to specified lengths.
True, its no secret you can purchase aluminum extrusion at home improvement stores at 10ft lengths. I can also buy PVC, doesn't mean I'm qualified to plumb my house. As a homeowner you can pull a permit, and you are also required to have inspections. So either you take the time to learn the trade and do the job right, or you can call a professional. Its really up to the individual. Personally, I find professionals when I need something done right the first time.
Efficient and professional. Being paid on production is a natural incentive to work conscientiously with excellence like these men.
Well done.
Until you see the end result! Not saying these particular guys, but piece rate pay sucks for the customer and quality of the final product in more cases than not!
Yeah I dunno, these pool enclosures are erection killers. LOL
Need these in Texas!
I live in Missouri which has as many or more bug’s than Florida but in the winter it snows a little here. Will the screen hold up to snow or can I take the roof off for the winter?
@Day Napper Congratulations for your work.
I'm from Brazil and one of the problems we have here is the weather. Unlike the USA, most of our pools are not heated. In your opinion, with this type of system, are swimming pools used more? How do you design the project? Do you have any software? How do I contact you?
Need an answer for this great question. I’m in Georgia and would love a Lanai.
My name is Tyler out of Tampa fl with East coastal screen enclosures. Projects are designed based on the design of the house. Everything is custom fit
Like Tyler mentioned every enclosure is custom to the structure it is attaching to, along with the shape of the concrete footer creating a perimeter for the enclosure. There is an AutoCad program that can be used, but all I use currently is a measuring tape and a calculator. Sorry I am not available to contact, maybe in the future I will make a video on the design and layout. Thanks for watching!
Great video. I am searching for a way to set up an enclosure like this. Where can I order the materials. I'm in florida
You need to contact a licensed contractor. There should be a permit and inspections.
@@daynapper7337 Sir, do you have a west coast dealer in Southern California or Las Vegas Nevada? There is too much sun here and the pool enclosure will cut it down. tnx EdA
@@eaacowboys We only work in Florida, mainly the central east coast. The screen industry is very limited across the country, due to the weight of snow for the most part. Do you have Pool Screen Enclosures where you're at?
@@daynapper7337 hi, tnx for your reply. I have a pool in too hot and sunny Vegas. I will send you pics. The sun is so intense during the summer and around 3 pm the sun shines toward the house backyard. The a/c is running too much to fight the severe heat. I am thinking that you might want to take a vacation and do my screen, or, start a new west coast operating for 6 summer months, and then back to the Central East Coast during the winter months. We do not have bugs like in Florida but the sun heat is so intense. tnx EdA
Can you please give some referrals on who can do this in Atlanta?
Prices can be given over the phone call Tyler
What does it take to get into the business? After losing my job due to this pandemic, I'd like to do something for myself and a few others.
Sorry to hear about your job. Unless you have someone that can teach you the trade it's not an easy one to jump into. Really just depends on the person. Got to be willing to endure the tough heat of Florida in the middle of the summer's with little to no shade, while grabbing metal that easily can go above 145°. I've spent 18 grueling years in the sun and it doesnt get any easier. Besides that it takes a financial investment of truck, trailer or rack, saws, drills, ladders, walkboards, basic hand tools, and (the hardest part in my opinion) you need a employ a couple guys that will stick it out until they are valued enough to warrant the pay they expect. Good luck with moving on from your last place of employment, I wish you the best!
@@daynapper7337 its all good man. I've been waiting for a good excuse to get out of the fields. The demand for this kind of work is really high and I just want a small piece of it. I have no problems working in the heat and sun. Shit I wore full coveralls working in the desert for the last 6 years and never complained. My girlfriends dad has the credit line to get it started but we have no knowledge on where to start. Ive been watching a few videos here and there but that won't do anything for me if I don't get my hands on it. And finding anyone that wants to help give advice is next to impossible, given how greedy everyone is. I've even tried going to work for a guy thats been doing it for a while but im "over qualified" lol. Im just looking for the experience is all.
@@aquiferjunkie4413 how’s it going!? Did you ever jump into this endeavor?
Where or how do you get the material made or cut for this?
We buy from a retailer that only sells to licensed contractors. But depending where you live there could be a company that sells material to homeowners. For the job to be done right I recommend contacting a licensed contractor, or at least have a friend with the knowledge needed.
How many days to complete this project from beginning to end?
1 day install
Is this type legal for Florida? We have hurricane
Yes they are. They are designed to withstand winds up to 170mph depending on your location. I am located in Florida and have been building these for 22 years.
what size head are the typical tek screws that these guys use to build screen enclosures ? i need some bits for my hex driver , thanks
1/4 INCH ,AND5/!6 THE LARGER ONE ARE USUALLY used with the concret screws you also nee 1/4 in. drill bits to pre drill through the metal,or you can just use the the tech screws if you dont have bits
where would you purchase that material to do a birdcage in San Antonio, TX
Town and country industries there are some in Houston
*Extended lanai
Looking at getting this done but trying to figure out how much it may cost
Really depends on the area you live and the contractors pricing. Pricing is not what it was in 2005, the cost of EVERYTHING involved has gone up 30%.
Help I’m looking for a company who can install cage in Greenville SC.
(803) 695-6184 That's the number to the supply company, Town and Country. They should be able to get you to a company in that area.
Nice how much
Do you Screen free formed concrete pools?
Yes, all we do is custom enclosures. With that being said the more curves your deck has the more metal we would have to use, sometimes it can start to look like a jail cell from inside.
how can i contact you about a project?
how much and does it require permit? so cool
our market is between 6.50-7.50/sqft. average is around 6-10k. Permits and inspections are required here in Florida
wish i’d get jobs as small as this everyday lol
Where did you buy the enclosure?
we buy material and measure, calculate, and cut everything to fit the specific job. I have no idea where to buy kits. Sorry
And you guys wanna charge 10-15k for this it’s ridiculous
I dont know where you get your information but that's simply not true.
My wire and I will be moving to Sarasota, FL in 2021. If I could get an estimate of cost of the job on the video, it would let me know if I should include looking at pools without a screen enclosure. Thanks. DT
@@davidxtejada I'm not current with the prices in Sarasota. This enclosure ran about $6400.00
@@daynapper7337 thank you very much. Happy New Year.
I have about 5 years of this under my belt. We would build and screen everything. I like how you just screen the roof, makes it a lot easier to screw in sidewalls. Rather then the screen blocking you, I used to hate how my old boss ran it.
Hey man.. cool to hear you build screen rooms! Where do you work?
@@daynapper7337 I live in deltona, so surrounding areas.
Only convenient to screen after the standing of cage if the walls are short. 8-10ft Screening after also makes for a nicer looking final product. Screening before the fact needs to be done much differently than if the cage was already up....
@@mikeym4860 i live in deltona too! small world. Monday's my first day as a screener. I'm pumped
Is this cheap then fancing around the pool
No, way more......
Who are the builders
That’s how you get shit done!
Where did you get this kit?
This is not a kit, sorry. Every enclosure I build is custom and calculated to site specific allowances.
At least you ain't stick building them I see you frame them out already your boys have a shop
No shop yet.. Man, that would be nice on these hot Florida days. We don't stick build, but everything is built on site. I measure and calculate all lengths and degrees... jobs like these could be built in a shop, most of our jobs are so custom it helps being on site for double checks. Thanks for watching!
Picture windows is where its at. Night and day difference. Really dont understand why one would want to look at uprights and chair rails....
could you tell me how much material he spent
These run about 8-10k in our county.
@islanddancing hi where could I find the one for 3500?
Hello where can I purchase materials for this? I'm in Florida.
Where are you located in Florida?
Central Florida, east coast.
@@daynapper7337 Im in Sarasota County. How far you travel?
@@francismazanet2769 We are only licensed in Brevard County unfortunately. We dont travel, theres so many new subdivisions here, we have steady work.
I think he is we just went to Florida and every house had a screen like this
@@daynapper7337 I'm in brevard and want an enclosure just like the one in the video. How do I contact you?
I need this in auburn al
Good ole stick framing you guys gotta prefab
No one stick frames here, bud. I've prefabbed plenty, I prefer being onsite.
If you prefab the steps and the undersoffit you're a clown.
@@daynapper7337 thats a rookie move. I have zero issues with my undersoffits and stairs fitting perfect every time. Just gotta take measurements and know how to layout... building on site is the clown move....
I need this in my life. ❤
To anybody washing this this is a joke everything is clipped in there is not one laser a Transit just a 4ft or 6ft level I've been installing for over 20 years I cannot believe people still build like this we build pool enclosure like this in the in this industry is called a in layman's terms people that do not know what they're doing all pool enclosures in state of Florida are required to have engineering permitting fabrication then install I walk on top of thesein order to stitch the beam if you do not know what stitch to beam you do not need to build an enclosure. I would never send myself in or a helper employee of the company on top of a pool enclosure that was clipped in if you do not know what clip-in is again you do not need to build or install a pool enclosure all 2x2 1x2 are equipped with screw bosses that are meant to be screwed internally that's why they are there I bet you a million dollars if I put my laser level on your enclosure it's out of plumb and level people like this should not build a pool enclosure clipping in everything jeopardizes the structural integrity of said pool enclosure let's just say you did have engineering just because your engineering States you can clip everything in does not make it structurally sound the company I work for has AutoCAD
Sorry to tell ya bud, I too have been building custom pool Enclosures since 2002, I take "shots" (with a transit) and calculate all of my jobs, not one clip is used and nothing is "scribed". Which is exactly why everything is built and screened. We build on site and this is the process after the job is built. We engineer every job to Miami-Dade windcodes and each enclosure is inspected by a licensed official.
@@daynapper7337 and that's why you snapped the line for your chair rails
@@pabloadorno2419 we only snapped a line for tapconing the walls in a straight line. Again you're mistaken.
laser
Jesus how about some punctuation.