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Q: What’s the difference between a lanai and a Florida room?

• <div><p>A lanai is a covered patio with open walls, while a Florida room has sides made of mesh screens or windows, with or without partial low walls. In addition, lanais often use concrete or other patio flooring, while Florida rooms may have more indoor-style flooring like tile or wood. Both allow you to enjoy the outdoors without being in the direct sun, but a lanai doesn&rsquo;t offer any barrier against insects or debris. </p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between a Florida room and a screened-in porch?

• <div><p>A Florida room is a home addition that has finished walls with windows lining the perimeter, while a screened-in porch, also known as an <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-are-arizona-rooms.htm">Arizona room</a>, lacks windows and instead has screens to maintain constant ventilation. Florida rooms provide longer enjoyment throughout the year because they&rsquo;re closed off and will naturally get heated from the sun, while a screened-in porch will just be the same temperature as the ambient air. </p></div>

Q: Is it worth installing a sunroom on a deck?

• <div><p>A sunroom is worth installing on a deck, both for the value and your own enjoyment. A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/florida-room-addition-cost.htm">Florida room addition costs</a> between $10,000 and $140,000, so it&rsquo;s pretty expensive. However, a quality sunroom can offer a 50% return on investment, making your home more sellable. Plus, if it&rsquo;s a space you and your family enjoy relaxing in daily for years to come, it&rsquo;s worth the money, time, and effort, even without the added monetary value.</p></div>

Q: Is enclosing a patio a good idea and does it add value?

• <div><p>Yes, enclosing a patio to create a sunroom or three-season room is often a good idea that adds value to your home. This project increases your home's usable square footage and creates a versatile space for relaxing or entertaining that is filled with natural light and can be used in various weather conditions. Homeowners may see an average return on investment (ROI) of around 70%. The final value added will depend on factors such as the quality of the materials, the level of finish, and the amount of yard space that remains after the enclosure.</p></div>

Q: How long do screened-in porches last?

• <div><p>With proper maintenance, the average life span of a screened-in porch is six to eight years for the screens themselves, but the foundation and structure can last for 50 to 100 years. To keep your screened-in porch in good shape, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-porch-screens.htm">clean your porch screens</a> regularly, patch holes, re-seal the wood as needed, and address any foundational issues right away.</p></div>

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Last update on December 10, 2025

Reviewed in December 2025
My new roof is immaculate! I could not have asked for a better company to do this important job for me.
Precision Exteriors, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2025
They did an absolutely amazing job building my deck. I love it! They do great work. I’ll have them do more work for me. I definitely recommend them. Thank you so much!
NEW TECH GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC
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Reviewed in June 2025
Brian did an excellent job cutting my grass, weed whacking, and applying weed remover. Also did a great job explaining any questions I had. Much appreciated, thank you!
Raindrops Hardscape LLC
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Reviewed in May 2025
Excellent deck and fence painting job done! Great attention to little details, perfectionist, and thorough! Also a respectful and affable company. They even painted my hot tub deck that wasn't in the quote but knew it will look good with the rest of the deck and fence- right there I knew a...
Imagine That Painting
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Reviewed in April 2025
They did a great job the roof looks great, cleaned up really good and was completed in one day. Definitely a pleasure to work with.
Buckshot General Contracting
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Reviewed in November 2024
Armando and his crew did a great job. They worked very hard. They were courteous and respectful. They did a concrete patio and sidewalk. They also cleaned my yard, the leaves and mowed and cut back my plants and cleaned my flowerbeds. I thought they were very reasonably priced and I would use...
Armando's Landscaping Services, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
This job was to clean and paint my deck, a lower metal door by my garage, a beam above my porch and replace a door jam. This was all done with excellence. Outstanding work, work ethic and service.
Country Creek Helping Hands
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Reviewed in November 2023
Great value for the money. Our roof looks so great. Thanks to six point our home looks years younger. Don't hesitate to hire them.
Six Point Services
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Reviewed in January 2022
Had them do all of our first floor of brand new vinyl plank flooring, very reasonably price, did excellent work, and a very professional staff, I would absolutely hire them again!
Stateline Flooring and General Contracting Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2021
Lodge was fast and efficient, exactly what I needed. Thank you!
Lodge Inspections, LLC
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RIVERA CONCRETE PAVING

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"Rivera concrete did a good job, they were on time and professional and answered all my questions. Had to come back for a touch up and is now complete."

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"Great! They quoted me far less than the other company"

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Mid America Basement Systems

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In business since 1990

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"Highly recommend this company if you need any basement waterproofing done, Very efficient and polite! They came out early morning and stayed to finish project till 8:30 pm; also never took any lunch or breaks! 125% satisfied"

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Exclusive Masonry & Construction

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"Communication was great ever step of the way and they were more than flexible and worked through challenging weather to get the job done within our time frame. Would def consider working with them again."

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JB Concrete and Remodeling LLC

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"Had them do a sidewalk and front steps. Turned out great. Super friendly. Very happy with the results. Would recommend."

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Ace Landscape & Mowing

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Hi there I’m Leo with Ace Landscape & Mowing.\nWe’re here to provide good quality landscaping services!

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Cyrus Cannon

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I pour concrete for Portzen construction looking to help out anybody who might need work done

Serving Freeport, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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"Arnold was prompt, showed up when he said he would. Even texted me photos of my chimney as he went while I was at work. Was very impressed at level of detail. Even cleaned the chunks of old mortar off my roof and area around the house."

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Driftless Irrigation & Lighting, LLC

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Serving Freeport, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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"Did a great job with the installation. Sprinkler System works great."

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Esquivel Landscaping & Construction

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Serving Freeport, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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"We contracted them on a handshake. They came in and removed a large area of gumbo clay, installed a solid base and the stone cutting was intricate and impressive. Within 10 days they gave us and the future owners of our home. This family of hard workers never let us down. Then they went above and beyond with follow up visits and answered questions after the installation. I had concerns about winters damage. They answered and winter came and left with zero damage and the patio is our go to place when the weather isn't offensive."

Pool Retaining Wall & Patio With Fire Pit

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Patios questions, answered by experts

A lanai is a covered patio with open walls, while a Florida room has sides made of mesh screens or windows, with or without partial low walls. In addition, lanais often use concrete or other patio flooring, while Florida rooms may have more indoor-style flooring like tile or wood. Both allow you to enjoy the outdoors without being in the direct sun, but a lanai doesn’t offer any barrier against insects or debris.

A Florida room is a home addition that has finished walls with windows lining the perimeter, while a screened-in porch, also known as an Arizona room, lacks windows and instead has screens to maintain constant ventilation. Florida rooms provide longer enjoyment throughout the year because they’re closed off and will naturally get heated from the sun, while a screened-in porch will just be the same temperature as the ambient air.

A sunroom is worth installing on a deck, both for the value and your own enjoyment. A Florida room addition costs between $10,000 and $140,000, so it’s pretty expensive. However, a quality sunroom can offer a 50% return on investment, making your home more sellable. Plus, if it’s a space you and your family enjoy relaxing in daily for years to come, it’s worth the money, time, and effort, even without the added monetary value.

Yes, enclosing a patio to create a sunroom or three-season room is often a good idea that adds value to your home. This project increases your home's usable square footage and creates a versatile space for relaxing or entertaining that is filled with natural light and can be used in various weather conditions. Homeowners may see an average return on investment (ROI) of around 70%. The final value added will depend on factors such as the quality of the materials, the level of finish, and the amount of yard space that remains after the enclosure.

With proper maintenance, the average life span of a screened-in porch is six to eight years for the screens themselves, but the foundation and structure can last for 50 to 100 years. To keep your screened-in porch in good shape, clean your porch screens regularly, patch holes, re-seal the wood as needed, and address any foundational issues right away.

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