The Project
The job started with screen replacement, but once we got into the enclosure it was clear that some of the aluminum and fasteners needed attention too. Roughly 21 screen panels were addressed, including upper and lower sections, while Danny spent much of the day handling the metal repairs and screw replacement.
Repairing Twisted 2x4 Aluminum Beams
Two 2x4 aluminum beams had twisted and pulled away enough to leave a noticeable gap. Before finishing the surrounding screen work, the beams were worked back into position and secured tight against the structure.
That repair took time, but it mattered. New screen does not solve a framing problem, and leaving loose or separated aluminum behind would have made the finished job look incomplete.
Replacing Rusted Pool Cage Screws
Several of the existing screws were badly rusted. Those fasteners were removed and replaced, and capped hardware was used where appropriate for a cleaner finished appearance.
One section involved fastening into a large 2x10 beam, which made the screw replacement especially demanding. Thick aluminum members can take more effort to drill and fasten, but the result is worth it when the old hardware is corroded.
Installing Super Screen
A major section of the enclosure received Super Screen. The material gives the finished panel a strong, clean appearance and was one of the main features highlighted at the end of the job.
The crew also replaced screen across the top sections of the cage, while the lower panels were handled from the ground. With multiple people working different areas, the project could keep moving while the metal repairs were being completed.
About 21 Screen Panels Replaced
By the time the job wrapped up, roughly 21 screen panels had been repaired or replaced. The number matters less than the mix of work involved: screen replacement, upper-panel access, door work, metal repair and fastener replacement were all happening on the same enclosure.
Finishing After Sunset
The job ran longer than expected. By the final walkthrough the sun was already dropping, the crew was picking up tools and debris, and the repaired enclosure was finally ready to call complete.
The finished cage had new screen, repaired aluminum, replacement screws and cleaner hardware throughout the areas that needed attention.
The Finished Fort Myers Pool Enclosure
What made this project worthwhile was not just the amount of screen replaced. The enclosure left in better overall condition because the damaged aluminum and aging fasteners were handled along with the screen work.
For homeowners with an older pool cage, that is an important distinction. Sometimes the best result comes from looking at the enclosure as a complete system rather than treating every problem as if it were only a torn screen panel.
Project FAQs
Can aluminum damage be repaired during a pool cage rescreen?
Yes. On this project, two twisted 2x4 aluminum beams were repaired while the screen work was underway.
Can rusted screws be replaced at the same time?
Yes. This enclosure had rusted fasteners that were replaced, with capped hardware used where appropriate for a cleaner finish.
How many screen panels were replaced?
Roughly 21 screen panels were addressed during this Fort Myers project.
Was Super Screen used?
Yes. Super Screen was installed on a major section of the enclosure.