I live in a area that gets Snow, Can I Have a screen enclosure?

YES, with Super Screen and our engineering calculations we can include the snow load factors. GPS enclosure can carry the Snow even with a screened roof when necessary.

How much of my view will be spoiled by the screen?

NONE, there is only a slight color or brightness change with Super Screen while offering a 30% UV block

Can I attach the Screen Enclosure to my House?

Yes, GPS can design an enclosure to attach to a structure with support beam or structural gutter.

Can I get a Screen Roof or Solid Roof on the screen enclosure?

We normally design the enclosure with a screen roof. We also offer options such as solid roof foam cored and Woven waterproof fabric.

Could I staple the Screen to my wood frame around my porch?

We do not recommend that method because it is difficult to keep Super Screen tight and wrinkle free with only staples and wood molding. The wood will weather, crack, split, and need finishing very often. Every time you remove the trim you will have to re-staple the screen. The screen may tend to rip after repeated stapling. We offer extruded powder coated aluminum framing made just for this application. The GPS Extruded Aluminum framing is made for Super Screen and will hold it tightly in place, with Super Spline, for many years.

Will I save money if I buy the materials and cut everything myself?

NO, because you would have to buy the materials that come from the factory in 20' to 40' lengths. You need to have the engineering and design capability to meet the stress loads and make all the important connections. The cost of the potential waist of materials would outweigh any benefits or costs savings.

If I can design the enclosure myself, will the cost be less?

NO, because you would need specialized sophisticated aluminum engineering. You would also need an in depth knowledge of the various extrusions and appropriate fastening procedures.

Can I have a Screen Enclosure on a wood deck?

Yes, provided the deck meets building codes. We design the enclosure with the proper anchors for the deck surface. We do recommend you make sure the deck is solid and not rotten or weak.

Can I get a Screen Enclosure around an above Ground pool?

YES, although it is a little more difficult to design a screen enclosure for an above ground pool because most are round. The decking is often round or cut very close to the edge of the pool. The enclosure will need a square or rectangular deck .

Do I have to have a contractor to install my enclosure?

NO, But if you are not a very handy DIY person it is best to hire a local finish carpenter or contractor. GPS can guide him through the entire process and make sure you get the finished job you want. If you are screening a Covered porch or Patio and using the GPS Pre Assembled system, the majority of homeowners will have no problem installing them in a few hours.

How important is the screen and how long will the Screen stand up to the elements?

GPS uses Super Screen ONLY! Why? Because after many years in the industry we determined that Super Screen is far superior to standard screen. The Super Screen will hold over 850 lbs. per ft., It is golf ball proof, tear resistant, looses less then 2% of UV resistance in 10 years, has 30% UV Sun Block, allows helpful plant UVs to come through, pet safe, carry snow loads, improves structural capabilities of the aluminum framing, and has a 10 year mfg Warranty. For all that benefit you will only pay about 25% more then standard screen, which carries only a 1 year warranty.

Are there various shades of Screen Color?

YES, we offer 80% & 90% sun block Shade Screen that comes in 5 different colors. We have privacy and wind screen that comes in a variety of colors, patterns and designs. These screens are woven PVC products and are generally heaver then Super Screen and come in narrower widths.

Can I let my pets out on the porch or patio?

Yes, Super Screen is animal tear proof and will keep your pets safe & happy to be allowed out.

Can I get the aluminum framing in colors other the White or Bronze?

Yes, GPS offers their customers the ability to truly customize their enclosure with their own color. The standard colors are Bronze and White, but GPS can have the aluminum Professionally Powder Coated to match ANY COLOR DESIRED. The cost of Powder Coating the entire framework and all the hardware would add about 35% to the total job cost.

How High or Wide can I have a Screen Enclosure?

GPS has designed, fabricated and installed screen enclosures over 30 ft tall and spanning out from the house 65 ft. These type of enclosures require special Site Specific Engineering and very detailed measurements, lengthy Cad design interface, special fabrication and specialized shipping. We will do whatever it takes to install the enclosure you desire.