Create a Screen Drain to Prevent Water Pooling on Lanai

Help stop water from pooling on screened-in porch.
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[@leonahamrick3568]

SUPER helpful and I did it myself solo. I would NOT recommend trying to cut that metal. They have the same steel mending braces at local hardware stores in 2 inch sizes - perfect fit. I'm SO GLAD you posted this! I have wanted a solution for so long and I completed this in under an hour.

[@Jean78578]

Great tip!

[@markreid3616]

Awesome tip. Simple and effective. For me, I used two stacked 2" diameter washers at each location so I would not have to cut a metal bar. about 6mm in height total. Water pooling...NOT a problem anymore. Thanks

[@enjoydessert1st]

Great idea. Thanks for posting it. I’m planning to use this idea as we build a screened in porch.

[@williewill0313]

Thank you ma'am! What a Great solution!

[@jointhejourney7472]

Nice idea!

[@Jean78578]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@decanterus8561]

Exactly what I needed to know

[@danielq.4371]

Nice tip!!

[@juliemiglioranzi7769]

My problem is that when it rains I get tons of worms on my lanai

[@KatieAdkinsArt]

Thank you! Hey what is the flooring material made of? Is it concrete?

[@Jean78578]

Yes, correct.

[@RandyAbair1]

0:48 I may just be an amateur here - but how in the world do you just cut the mending plate so easily? We obviously don’t see you cut it but it looks like you’re just hanging off the edge of the concrete and going to go for it. I was having a lot of trouble with a 12” piece, trying to cut to 2” pieces and I was clamping to a sawhorse, etc. The saw is jumping, the piece kicks out, the clamp rattles off, etc. Thank you for the brilliant idea overall, though - I’m just struggling to get my pieces ready. Might go back and buy some 2 inchers - was just trying to save a couple bucks.

[@karenfalbo5436]

The whole point of sealing a lanai is to keep bugs and no see-ups out. Won’t this allow those in?

[@Jean78578]

We haven't experienced any flying bugs, but an occasional tiny crawling bug. You could roll up a tiny piece of mesh/screen material that is porous, but would stop critters.

[@balmpatchvideos]

This is a DESIGN FLAW with the way they construct and install this and they all need drainage solutions, but it seems like it's hard to solve. Your drain grid or filter would need to be as small as the screen or bugs will use it, and that small of a grid would clog up quickly outdoors.

[@Jean78578]

I agree, it's poor design.. The concrete is poured to have a slight slant to allow water drainage. Then, the screen contractors install the frame and block the drainage. It would be easy to design built-in weep holes every 2-3 feet in the frame.

[@Lisa3556]

Will any bugs be able to get through this? Like lizards and creatures?

[@Jean78578]

We haven't had an issue. If worried, you could maybe roll up a little piece of screen material and slide it under the frame...

[@jfy1]

This legs frogs and geckos and all other small critters to get in

[@Jean78578]

Yes - they can with any screen drain. If concerned, I would insert and piece of porous screen or something - something to keep the frog legs out but still let water drain.

[@balmpatchvideos]

Does it get clogged up over time?

[@Jean78578]

Every few months we ensure the bristles from a broom go under there to make sure any debris are cleared out.

[@StephenGoldman]

sorry to say now bugs can get into your porch????

[@Jean78578]

If concerned, put a piece of rolled up under the frame (something porous).