Your patio offers a relaxing space to enjoy the sun and fresh air. However, come spring, it is fully exposed to harsh winds and storms, making it the most vulnerable part of your house. A patio screen can offer protection, but even this component can face damage from flying debris. Below are a few steps you can take to keep your patio safe and intact during a storm.

How to Protect Your Screened-In Porch

1. Secure Large Items

Strong winds can throw large furniture like chairs, tables, couches, or swings into your wall or patio screen. To minimize damages to your property, secure these items before the storm comes. You can place a heavy object on them, such as a sandbag, or use a bungee cord to tie them to sturdy structures.

2. Clean Your Yard

Minimize the risks of storm damage to your patio screen and other parts of your home by removing objects in your yard that may turn into projectiles during extreme weather. Cut back trees and trim loose branches before the storm hits. Make sure that yard equipment such as lawnmowers and pruning shears are inside your shed or home.

3. Remove Small Belongings

Remove light furniture that can be tossed around by powerful gusts of wind. Put small items such as table lamps, reading materials, plant pots, and ornaments in a box. Stow delicate belongings that can be soaked by the rain, such as chair cushions and rugs.

If you're looking for a patio screen contractor, Aladdin's Glass & Screen Products, Inc., is a reliable provider. Serving residential and commercial clients across Lexington and Central Kentucky since 1989, this locally owned and operated company specializes in patio rooms, sunrooms, and shower enclosures, as well as commercial glass doors and custom mirrors. Call (859) 887-4070 to schedule a free estimate, or visit their website to learn more about their patio screen options.