Open, Airy Enclosures
Florida Style Porches in Alpharetta, GA With Wide Open Views
Nelson Aluminum Products Inc builds Florida style porches in Alpharetta, GA and across the north metro: aluminum-framed screened enclosures that keep the view wide and the breeze moving. Call (678) 640-3405 for a free estimate.
- 40 YearsIn Business
- Owner-RunBy Russ Henderson
- 9 TownsAcross North Atlanta
Is a Florida Style Screen Enclosure Right for You?
A Florida style screen enclosure takes its name from the screened outdoor rooms found on so many homes in the Sunshine State. The idea is simple: as much screen and as little solid wall as possible, so the space feels like the outdoors without the insects. North Georgia summers are warm and humid, and that open, breezy design makes Florida style porches in Alpharetta, GA a natural fit for the climate.
- You want to see the yard, the trees or the pool from every seat.
- Airflow matters more to you than a solid wall or knee wall.
- Mosquitoes keep you indoors on summer evenings.
- You like the look of slim aluminum framing over heavy posts.
- You want a bright space that does not darken the rooms inside.
What to Expect
Our Process for a Florida Style Porch
Building an open enclosure starts with understanding the space and how you want to use it. We plan the layout around your home, your yard and the view you want to keep. If your city, county or homeowners association requires a permit or design review, bring it up at the estimate so your application matches the porch we build.
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Free Florida Style Porch Estimate
Call (678) 640-3405 to describe the space. We arrange a visit to see where the enclosure would go and talk through what you have in mind.
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Planning the Open Layout
We measure the area, look at how the enclosure meets the house, and plan door locations and screen choices that keep the porch as open as possible.
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Framing and Screening the Enclosure
The aluminum frame is set and secured, the screen is installed panel by panel at even tension, and the doors are hung to close cleanly.
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Reviewing Your Finished Enclosure
We go over every panel and door with you and answer any questions about keeping the frame and screen clean through the seasons.
Why an Aluminum Screen Enclosure Suits the Style
Aluminum is what makes the Florida look possible. An aluminum screen enclosure can use slim framing members, which means more of each wall is screen and less of it is structure. The result is a porch that feels open from the inside and looks light from the yard.
Aluminum also suits an outdoor room in a humid climate. It does not rot like wood, it is light enough to span openings without bulky supports, and it holds up to rain, heat and the spring pollen that coats everything in north Georgia. Aluminum is in our name for a reason, and working with it is the core of what we do.
Frame color is part of the plan as well. Many homeowners pick a color that blends with their trim or disappears against the trees, and some neighborhoods have their own guidelines. We talk through the choices at the estimate so the enclosure looks like it was always part of the house.
Planning a Screened Patio Enclosure Space
A Florida style design often works as a screened patio enclosure, turning an outdoor sitting or dining area into a room you can use from spring through fall. How the enclosure is shaped depends on the space you have, the way it connects to the house and how you plan to use it. That is why every project starts with a visit rather than a standard package.
Think about the activities the space needs to hold. A dining table needs clear room around it, a grill area needs a door close by, and a reading corner needs the best view. Families with pets often want a door that leads straight to the yard, while others prefer a single entry near the back door of the house.
Screen choice affects the feel too. Standard fiberglass insect screen keeps out mosquitoes and flies with good airflow. Phifer BetterVue insect screen uses a smaller yarn for better visibility and higher light transmittance, and it is flame retardant, which many homeowners like for an enclosure built around a view.
What Shapes the Cost of a Florida Style Porch
Every one of our Florida style porches in Alpharetta, GA and nearby towns is quoted after we see the space, and the estimate is free. A few factors make the biggest difference in the final price.
- The overall size of the enclosure and the height of its walls.
- The number of screen doors and where they go.
- How the enclosure connects to the house and the surface beneath it.
- The screen type, such as standard fiberglass or Phifer BetterVue.
- The frame color you choose.
If you are torn between an open enclosure and a space you can close up in cooler weather, ask about Eze-Breeze porch enclosures on the same call. We can compare both options for your space during one free visit.
Why Choose Nelson Aluminum Products Inc
Russ Henderson owns and runs Nelson Aluminum Products Inc, the team behind Florida style porches in Alpharetta, GA homes and a local business that has worked with aluminum and screen for 40 years. Screens and enclosures are the whole business, so the details that matter on an open design, such as straight lines, even tension and tight seams at the house, get full attention.
You deal directly with the people who plan and build the enclosure, and the estimate is free. If a traditional covered porch fits your home better, our screen porch installation service screens in the porch you already have. Everything we offer is listed on the screen services page.
Across the North Metro
Florida Style Porches for Alpharetta, GA and Lake Country Homes
We build open screen enclosures from our shop in Alpharetta to the towns around Lake Lanier and beyond. In Cumming, the Forsyth County seat, and in Buford, where the southern part of the lake meets the city, an airy enclosure is a natural fit for homes built around outdoor living.
Homeowners in Suwanee in northern Gwinnett County ask for the same open look for backyard patios and decks. Wherever you live in the north metro, the free estimate works the same way.
Questions About Florida Style Designs
What exactly makes a porch Florida style?
The term describes an open, airy screened enclosure framed in aluminum, modeled on the screen rooms common on Florida homes. The walls are mostly screen rather than solid material, so breezes move through and the view stays clear. The goal is an outdoor room that feels open to the yard while keeping mosquitoes, flies and leaves on the other side of the screen.
Does a Florida style porch hold up in north Georgia weather?
Yes, the design suits the climate here. Long, humid summers and heavy insect seasons are exactly what an open screen enclosure is meant for. Aluminum framing does not rot or rust the way some materials can, and it stands up to rain, heat and pollen. Regular rinsing keeps the frame and screen looking their best year after year.
How do I clean an aluminum screen enclosure?
A garden hose and a soft brush handle most of the work. Rinse the screen and frame from the top down to wash away pollen and dust, and use mild soap and water on any stubborn spots. Skip pressure washers and stiff brushes, which can stretch or tear the screen. A good rinse after pollen season keeps the enclosure bright.
Can a Florida style enclosure include more than one door?
Yes, and many do. An open enclosure often has one door to the yard and another near the house or the grill. Where the doors go depends on how you move through the space and where people and pets come and go. We plan door placement with you during the free estimate so the layout works day to day.
Get Started
Bring the Open Florida Look to Your Backyard
An open, airy enclosure turns your outdoor space into a room you will want to use every day of the warm season. Call Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, for a free estimate on your Florida style porch.