Here in North Georgia, we’re blessed with some of the most beautiful seasons in the country. But let’s be honest—between the yellow pine pollen of spring, the heat and mosquitoes of mid-summer, and those sudden chilly mountain breezes in late autumn, enjoying your porch can sometimes feel like a game of tug-of-war with Mother Nature. […]

If you’ve driven around Gainesville or chatted with us at a home show, you know that I love talking shop. Whether it’s the technical specs of a motorized screen or the structural benefits of a lap beam system, I believe a well-informed homeowner is a happy one. However, I can only be in one place […]

If you’ve been following the news lately, or if you’ve been planning a home improvement project over the last few months, you’ve likely noticed a trend that’s hitting every corner of the construction industry: the price of raw materials is on the move. Aluminum, in particular, has seen a significant surge as we move through […]

When we’re designing a custom enclosure for a porch or patio, motorized screens are almost always at the top of the wish list. They offer that “magic” ability to transform a space at the touch of a button. However, once you decide to go motorized, you have a big technical choice to make: How should […]

When we talk to homeowners around Gainesville about upgrading their outdoor spaces, the conversation usually starts with a common dilemma. You want the protection of a screened-in porch or a motorized screen, but you don’t want to feel like you’re looking at the world through a heavy filter. That’s exactly why we’ve become such big […]

One of the most frequent questions we get at Lanier Aluminum Products is, “Drew, what’s the real difference between a 3-season room and a 4-season room?” Usually, the person asking is trying to figure out how to get the most value for their home without overspending on features they might not actually need. In Georgia, […]

Drew here with Lanier Aluminum Products to talk with you about screen rooms.  I’ve seen just about everything out there used to create a screen room.  Originally a screen room was a 2”x4” framed room with screen stapled to the boards and covered with 2” wooden lattice strips, but now most systems are made out […]