Homeowners want to know whether aluminum or wood framing holds up better in KC weather, what screen mesh blocks mosquitoes vs. no-see-ums, and whether a screened porch adds value when selling. A website that explains frame and mesh options earns the design consultation. Free mockup, no commitment.
For Screen Enclosures in KC
Web Design for Screen Enclosure Installation Companies in Kansas City
Screen enclosure customers are homeowners who want to use their patio or deck through the entire KC outdoor season without insects, or who are converting an open porch into a usable living space without the cost of a full addition. The central education is frame material, mesh type, and what the structure attaches to: aluminum frame (extruded aluminum tube, 1" or 1.5" profiles in white, bronze, or painted finishes) is the dominant material for screen enclosures — it does not rot, warp, or need painting, and the interlocking spline system makes screen replacement straightforward. Pressure-treated wood frame is lower initial cost but requires periodic staining and checking for rot at post bases. Screen mesh: fiberglass 18x16 mesh (the standard) blocks mosquitoes at 1.2mm openings — no-see-ums require 20x20 or 20x30 mesh (smaller openings, slightly less airflow). Pet-resistant screen (aluminum or polyester reinforced, 3–4x thicker) resists dogs and cats pushing or scratching through the panels. Solar screen mesh (80% shade cloth) reduces heat gain on south- and west-facing enclosures. Foundation and permit requirements in KC: most screen enclosures require a permit if they are attached to the house — a concrete slab or existing deck provides the floor; posts anchor to footings or post bases set in concrete. Attachment point: an enclosure attached to the house requires a ledger board fastened through the siding and into the rim joist with lag bolts — improper attachment is the primary failure point in high wind. A screen enclosure website that explains aluminum vs. wood framing, mesh options by insect type, and the permit and attachment requirements earns the homeowner who has been sitting inside watching their deck go unused all summer.
What homeowners research before installing a screen enclosure
- Aluminum vs. wood framing — maintenance, longevity, appearance, cost difference
- Screen mesh types — 18x16 vs. no-see-um mesh, pet screen, solar screen — airflow trade-offs
- Permit requirements — when a permit is required, what drawings or site plans are needed
- Attachment to house — how the enclosure connects to the rim joist, what the ledger requires
- Added value — whether a screened porch affects appraisal and resale in KC
What your screen enclosure website would include
- Frame material guide — aluminum profiles, finishes, and longevity vs. wood cost and maintenance
- Mesh options — standard, no-see-um, pet screen, solar screen — when to use each
- Attachment and foundation section — ledger bolt pattern, footing requirements, slab vs. deck floor
- Permit guide — KC-area permit requirements for attached porch enclosures
- Before and after gallery — open patios and decks converted to screened living spaces
- Design form with patio dimensions, attachment type, frame preference, mesh priorities
What clients say
“My biggest problem was customers who got a quote for aluminum framing and then found a handyman offering wood for half the price. The website explaining why aluminum does not rot at post bases and does not need staining every three years addressed that comparison before the customer could even bring it up. The mesh section also differentiated my quotes — I started offering no-see-um mesh as a standard upgrade and customers who read the site already knew they wanted it.”
— D. Callahan, screen enclosure contractor, Shawnee, KS
Simple pricing
A screen enclosure site with frame guide, mesh options, and design form starts at $200. A full site with attachment and permit section, gallery, and aluminum vs. wood comparison is $425–$750. One enclosure installation covers the cost. No contracts, no monthly fees.
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