Pool Screen Problems & Symptoms
Eleven specific things that actually go wrong with a pool cage or lanai screen, each with its own page and its own answer. Not templated boilerplate — a sagging panel, a door that won't latch, and rust bleeding from a screw are three different diagnoses with three different fixes, and this is the page that sorts them. Looking for a number instead of a diagnosis? Start at rescreen cost or panel repair cost.
Why Is My Pool Screen Sagging?
The mesh doesn't stretch on its own. Here's what actually holds tension, and why it lets go.
Why Does Screen Spline Keep Popping Out?
It keeps happening because the groove and the spline no longer match. Here's why, and what actually fixes it.
Pool Screen Door Won't Close or Latch
Four usual suspects, in the order worth checking them.
How Do I Know If My Pool Cage Needs Rescreening vs. Repair?
The rule of thumb that decides which quote you actually need.
Can You DIY a Pool Screen Rescreen?
Ground-level panels: genuinely doable. Roof panels: think again.
How Long Does a Pool Cage Rescreen Take?
Single panel to full restoration, and what actually adds days to the job.
How Often Should Pool Screens Be Replaced?
No manufacturer publishes a lifespan in years. Here's the one number they do publish, and how it varies by product.
Are Pool Screens Covered by Homeowners Insurance?
It depends on your policy, not on any general rule. Here's what to actually check before assuming either way.
Rust Stains on Pool Cage Screws and Anchors
The aluminum frame doesn't rust. What's actually bleeding down it, and why that's the whole argument for a Casselberry rescreen.
Birds or Wasps Nesting in Your Pool Cage
Usually a symptom of an existing gap in the screen, not the original cause.
Is Your Pool Cage Hurricane-Code Compliant? Pre-2002 vs. Post-2002 Framing
What actually changed in 2002, what it means for an older cage, and the HVHZ claim one competitor gets wrong.
Four things this costs, honestly labelled
Don't see your exact problem?
Describe what you're seeing and I can usually tell you which of these it actually is.