Screened Porches and Screen Enclosures in Ormond Beach, FL
We build screened porches and screen enclosures throughout Ormond Beach — attached screen rooms, freestanding enclosures, and screen rooms built over existing decks. Screened outdoor living is practically a requirement in Ormond Beach, where afternoon rain and mosquitoes from the marsh and Intracoastal areas make unscreened outdoor spaces hard to use from April through November.
Why Screened Porches Are Essential in Ormond Beach
Ask any longtime Ormond Beach resident and they'll tell you — a screened porch is the single upgrade that gets used the most. The mosquitoes here are relentless from late spring through fall, especially in neighborhoods near the Tomoka River, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the retention ponds throughout the golf course communities. A screened enclosure turns an unusable back area into a space you're actually in every evening.
The afternoon rain pattern in Ormond Beach — nearly daily from May through September — also makes a roofed and screened enclosure far more useful than an open deck for dining, relaxing, or entertaining. You can be outside in the middle of a summer shower without getting soaked. That's a big deal around here.
Types of Screen Enclosures We Build
We work in aluminum-framed systems — no wood framing that rots, no steel that rusts in Ormond Beach's salt air. All aluminum framing gets powder-coated, which holds up better than painted finishes long-term in the coastal environment.
- Attached screened porches: Built off the back of the house, sharing the home's wall and roofline. Most common, most cost-effective, cleanest integration with the house.
- Screen rooms over existing decks: If you already have a deck in good condition, we can build a screen enclosure on top of it. We assess the existing structure first to confirm it can handle the added load.
- Freestanding enclosures: Separate from the house, useful for pool areas or detached outdoor spaces.
- Pool cage enclosures: Full pool screen cage over pool deck area. Common in Ormond Beach neighborhoods with in-ground pools.
Screen Mesh Options for Ormond Beach
Standard fiberglass screen (18x14 mesh) keeps out mosquitoes, flies, and most flying insects. But if you're near the marsh areas or the Intracoastal in Ormond Beach, you know about no-see-ums — tiny biting midges that go right through standard mesh. We offer 20x20 no-see-um screen mesh as an upgrade for those locations. It does reduce airflow slightly compared to standard mesh, but it's worth it if you're dealing with no-see-um pressure.
Roof Options
- Open beam / lattice: Allows rain through — good if you just want bug protection, not rain cover.
- Shed/flat roof with aluminum panels: Solid aluminum roof panel system. Keeps rain out, reflects heat. Most affordable covered option.
- Insulated roof panels: Adds insulation layer to the roof panel — significantly reduces heat transfer in Ormond Beach's summer sun. Popular choice for south-facing enclosures.
- Gable or hip roof matching house: Roofline matched to the home's architecture with shingle roofing over the framing. Most finished look, highest cost, requires permit/inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions — Screened Porches in Ormond Beach
How much does a screened porch cost in Ormond Beach?
A basic attached screen room in Ormond Beach — aluminum framing, standard mesh, shed roof — runs $8,000-15,000 for a 10x16 to 12x20 size. Adding an insulated roof panel or upgrading to a gable roof with shingles adds $3,000-8,000. Pool cage enclosures for a standard in-ground pool run $12,000-20,000. All prices include Volusia County permits.
How long does a screened porch last in Ormond Beach's climate?
Aluminum-framed screen enclosures in Ormond Beach last 20-30+ years for the framing — aluminum doesn't rust. Screen mesh typically needs replacement every 7-12 years depending on UV exposure, storm impact, and how much physical contact the mesh gets. We offer screen re-screening services when the time comes.
Do screened porches require a permit in Ormond Beach?
Yes. Any screened enclosure attached to a home in Ormond Beach requires a building permit through Volusia County. We handle the full permit process — application, drawings, inspections — as part of every build. Don't hire anyone who tells you a screened porch doesn't need a permit in Volusia County.
Can I combine a screened porch with a new composite deck?
Absolutely — it's one of the most popular combinations we build in Ormond Beach. A screened porch off the back door with a composite deck extension for grilling and open-air use gives you covered and uncovered outdoor space. We design and build both in one project, which is more efficient and less disruptive than doing them separately.