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5 Ways to Protect Your Pool Enclosure Before Florida Storm Season

Published April 21, 2026 · New Port Richey, FL · storm damage repair

Florida storm season is hard on screen enclosures. A little preparation goes a long way toward avoiding expensive damage. Here are five things every homeowner should do.

1. Inspect and tighten the frame

Walk the perimeter and check for loose bolts, lifting anchors, and wobbly beams. A frame that’s already loose is far more likely to fail in high wind.

2. Replace worn or torn screen now

Damaged panels catch wind like a sail and can rip out completely — sometimes taking framing with them. Rescreening weak panels before a storm is cheap insurance.

3. Clear the cage of loose items

Furniture, planters, and décor become projectiles in a storm. Move them inside or secure them well before any system approaches.

4. Check your doors and hardware

Make sure doors latch firmly. A door that flaps open in the wind stresses the whole structure.

5. Know who to call

Have a local screen company ready before you need one. After a storm, the fast movers get booked quickly.

If you already have storm damage

Don’t wait — exposed framing and torn screen only get worse. We handle storm and wind damage repair fast, and we can document the damage for your insurance if needed.

Storm damage to your enclosure? Call Screening Dunrite at 727-645-9575 — we serve New Port Richey and all of Tampa Bay with fast, reliable repairs.