Get your old Screen Door to work like new

If you have an old screen door and it doesn't work like it used to any more, you can get it fixed cheap, without having to get a new door installed.

Most old screen door frames are in good shape. It's the door hardware that is in need of replacement. Hinges, closer kit, handle and latch are usually the parts that wear faster and are prone to break sooner.

Getting new door hardware installed and replacing the old screens on your door will make your old screen door look and work like new.

Once your door is fixed, remember to oil/grease all the moving parts on a monthly basis to ensure proper and long lasting performance.

Juan Zorrilla Inc. Screen & Aluminum can fix your screen doors at an affordable price, and if you get a full rescreen on your pool cage, you can get new door hardware installed for free.

Call now for a free estimate: 941-928-2296 (Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, FL.)

How to remove pine needles from your screens

Pine trees may look great in your property and provide refreshing shade during a hot Florida summer day. But, they can also be a nuisance.

Pine needles have a tendency to get stuck on screens and clog rain gutters, causing expensive and frequent repairs.

There are a few things that you can do to resolve this problem:

Prevent pine needles from getting stuck on your screens:

• If getting rid of your pine trees is not an option, try to trim branches close to or above the screen enclosure, that will reduce the amount of needles falling on top of your cage.
• Use a blower to remove the ones that are on top of the screen, but not yet stuck.

Remove pine needles from your screens:

• You can do it manually, but that can be dangerous.
• Use a Screen Maid roller, similar to a lint roller. (screenmaid.com)
• Use a Pine Comb, tool similar to a rake, but designed to pick up pine needles. (pinecomb.com)

Install screens with smaller holes (20x20 screen):

• If your screen enclosure is in need of a rescreen, consider using 20x20 screen instead of regular 18x14. The smaller holes on this type of screen will prevent most pine needles from getting stuck.

Juan Zorrilla, Inc. Screen & Aluminum can rescreen your cage with 20x20 screen at affordable prices and great quality workmanship in the Sarasota, Venice, Bradenton, FL. area. Call 941-928-2296 to get a free estimate.

Screen enclosure cable bracing

One of the most cost-effective ways to get your pool cage ready for hurricane season, is replacing old cables or installing extra ones, if your screen enclosure has none or not enough.

Cables are usually installed at the corner of the screen walls and diagonally from the top of the wall down to the bottom.

First, inspect your cage and make sure that you have cables installed. If you do, follow these steps:

• Pull the cables and make sure they are nice and tight, a loose cable brace is useless.
• Check for any signs of rust (screws, cable, eye-bolt, anchors, etc.), most cable braces are stainless but some are not.
• Make sure that there are no missing screws or anchors.
• Count how many cables you have, medium to large size cages may need extra ones.

After this inspection, if you think that your screen enclosure needs new cables, call a professional to have them installed before hurricane season. That could save lots of money and headaches.

If you don't have any cables and your cage is rather small, you might not need them, but could benefit from having 1 or 2 cables installed.

If your screen enclosure is medium or large, and yo don't have any installed, make sure to have a professional look at your cage and get cables installed before next hurricane season.

Remember, a screen enclosure needs regular maintenance, just like a house or a car. Regular maintenance will extend the life span of your cage and will save you money on the long run.

Call Juan Zorrilla Inc. Screen & Aluminum to get a free screen enclosure inspection. 941-928-2296 (Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, FL.)

Here is a link with information on how to make sure your pool/patio enclosure is hurricane ready: www.sarasotascreen.com/HurricaneReady.html