What a screen room is
A screen room uses heavy-duty screen panels in an aluminum frame, set under a solid or insulated roof. It can be a new structure or built under an existing patio cover. Some designs use removable vinyl or acrylic panels so you can close the room up on cool or windy days.
Why choose a screen room
- Lowest cost of any enclosed option.
- Airflow on warm evenings without bugs or flies.
- Pool areas: keeps leaves and debris out of the patio around the pool.
- Easy upgrade: some systems accept vinyl or glass panels later.
Permits
Screen rooms and enclosed patios usually need a permit, and many cities limit how much of a patio cover can be enclosed before it counts as a room. Check the rules for your city on our city pages or ask your contractor.
What it costs
Adding screens to an existing cover runs roughly $10 to $25 per square foot nationally. A new screened patio built from scratch costs more. See the cost guide.
