Phifer® Fiberglass insect screening typically lasts 7 to 10 years with an extended lifespan of 10 to 15 years. Builder-grade screens typically last 5 to 7 years with an extended lifespan of 7 to 10 years. Results may vary, depending on your exposure and care.

The average life span of Super Screen® is 10- to 20 years. It is a thicker synthetic polyester coated with nylon. Regular screens are fiberglass coated with vinyl.

Use Simple Green® or a mild detergent with light brushing and rinsing with a hose at low pressure. Over time, chlorine bleach or any caustic chemical will deteriorate the screen and cause damage to the material as well as the aluminum paint finish.

Standard steel screws are a painted zinc-coated fastener. When they are screwed in, they lose some of the coating, causing a dissimilar metal reaction otherwise known as electrolysis. Additional corrosives such as chlorine or salt from pools and other caustic chemicals such as bleach may aid in the rusting of the screws. There are other fastener options available - such as stainless steel - that will help with longevity.

You should have them checked. If some are missing, more than likely more are bad. This is one of the only things holding your enclosure down. Without them, the enclosure may fail and collapse during a storm.

The hurricane anchor cable prevents your enclosure from shifting back and forth in the wind, ensuring that your fasteners do not fail. If one is broken, you should have it replaced as soon as possible as these prevent your enclosure from blowing over.

It may be time to change your door hardware kit, or the hinges could be bad. Also, your frame might need adjusting due to a settling deck.

Yes, they make varying sizes for small cats and dogs all the way up to medium and large breeds. With limited sizing based on the pet, there are pet doors available in the screen doors. Schedule an appointment for sizing and placement for your pet door(s).

Keeping your gutters clean and clear of debris is essential for water flow. Depending on the size and layout of your gutters, we can determine options such as increasing the size of the gutters or downspouts or installing gutter guards to prevent debris from filling the gutters up. Leaving gutters full of debris can damage roofing and decking, and potentially lead to damaged or rotted wood due to overflowing. Installing splash guards can also help in preventing water from missing or spilling over the gutter.

This is because the vinyl has worn down over the years due to sun exposure, and your screen has reached its life expectancy. What you are seeing is the fiberglass showing through. This is when tearing, fraying, or loosening of the screen will occur.

Most concrete installers are not pulling a permit. Some jurisdictions allow concrete up to a certain square footage to be poured without a permit. These slabs may NOT be built on. If you intend to build, then a permit is required due to a structural footing needing to be installed to support a structure.

Generally, no, however, if you wish to build on them you will need a structural footer, which does require a permit.

Yes, in most jurisdictions. The best way to know for sure is to call your local building department and ask them. However, only a licensed contractor can perform the install.

You can pull your own permit however if you pull your own permit, you assume all responsibility and liability for the project. If someone is working on your job and gets injured, you are liable.  knowingly and willingly hiring an unlicensed contractor is punishable by a state fine of up to $10,000.

All companies have different policies. Usually, a deposit is only required for building projects. If a company is asking for a deposit for a rescreen or repair, you may want to consider another company.  Reference the company's payment terms prior to hiring or starting any work.