Joe's Gutters & Patios

Aluminum Screen Rooms & Enclosures in Greater New Orleans

Louisiana's Perfect Outdoor Space. Aluminum Frame. Fiberglass Screen. Mosquito-Free. Breeze-In. Year-Round Use.

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Mosquito-Free Outdoor Space

The New Orleans problem solved

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Full Airflow

Not a sunroom — a screen room

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All-Aluminum Construction

No wood to rot, no rust

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Year-Round Use

8–10 months of comfortable use in Louisiana

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New Build or Conversion

Works with existing patio covers too

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Louisiana has the best outdoor living culture in the country. It also has mosquitoes that will drive you inside in minutes. A screen room solves this — aluminum frame construction with fiberglass screen mesh that keeps insects out while allowing airflow. You get the feel of the outdoors without the bugs, the sun, or the afternoon thunderstorm driving you inside.


Joe's Gutters & Patios builds custom aluminum screen rooms throughout Greater New Orleans — new installations on slabs, conversions of existing patio covers, and porch enclosures. Every structure is built with aluminum framing and hardware that won't rust, rot, or deteriorate in Louisiana's humidity.

Why Screen Rooms Are Louisiana's Best Outdoor Living Upgrade

The Mosquito Problem — New Orleans Is One of the Worst Cities in the US

New Orleans consistently ranks among the worst cities in the country for mosquito activity. The combination of high humidity, abundant standing water, warm temperatures 8–9 months of the year, and post-storm water that follows every heavy rain creates ideal breeding conditions.



A standard open patio — even a covered one — can be unusable in the evening hours during summer without serious mosquito control. A screen room eliminates this entirely. Enjoy your outdoor space from sundown without repellent, citronella candles, or bug zappers.

No-See-Ums — Louisiana's Other Outdoor Pest

No-see-ums (biting midges) are smaller than mosquitoes and can penetrate standard window screens. For areas near the coast or near water, 20/20 no-see-um mesh (a finer weave than standard 18/16 screen) provides effective protection.



We offer 20/20 no-see-um mesh as an upgrade for homeowners in coastal parishes or areas with significant no-see-um activity.

Year-Round Use in Louisiana's Climate

Louisiana winters are mild enough to use a screen room comfortably for most of the year. Spring and fall evenings in a screen room are some of the best outdoor living experiences anywhere — cool enough for the breeze, warm enough for comfort.



Unlike a sunroom or climate-controlled enclosure, a screen room doesn't require HVAC. The breeze does the work. In Louisiana, that's effective for 8–10 months of the year.

Screen Room Options We Build

New Screen Room on a Slab

A new screen room is built from the ground up — concrete slab (if not already present), post footings, aluminum frame structure, screen walls, and a roof system. This is the most custom option and allows full design flexibility on size, layout, roof pitch, and door placement. Most homeowners choose this for dedicated outdoor living spaces they're designing from scratch.

Patio Cover Conversion — Screen Your Existing Covered Patio

If you already have an aluminum patio cover, we can add aluminum frame screen walls to convert it into a fully enclosed screen room. This is the most cost-effective route for homeowners who already have a covered patio. We assess the structural condition of the existing cover and add the screen framing to the existing posts and roof edge.

Porch Enclosure — Screen Your Existing Porch

Existing front or back porches can be screened with aluminum frame and mesh to create a protected outdoor space. Often the simplest and most affordable screen room option when the porch structure is already sound. Popular for front porches throughout Jefferson Parish and Orleans Parish neighborhoods.

Screen Mesh Options

Screen Room vs. Patio Cover vs. Sunroom — Which Is Right For You?

For most Greater New Orleans homeowners, a screen room is the sweet spot — full bug protection, full breeze, year-round usability in Louisiana's climate, and significantly more affordable than a fully enclosed sunroom. The choice between a screen room and a patio cover comes down to one question: how much does your mosquito situation affect your ability to enjoy your outdoor space?

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Ceiling fans — structural fan beams built into the screen room frame can support a ceiling fan. Electrical wiring by a licensed electrician, arranged separately.

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Recessed or pendant lighting — evening use without compromise. Louisiana evenings are some of the best.

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Screen doors — single or double screen doors, aluminum frame, with self-closing hinges.

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Kick panels — solid aluminum panels at the base of the screen walls for added stability and appearance.

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Concrete slab — we can coordinate slab installation as part of the screen room project if no slab exists.

Our Reviews

What Our Customers Say

★★★★★

"Derel and his crew did a wonderful job repairing my home after tornado damage. They installed new gutters and took care of minor repairs that I could find no one else to do. Professional, hard-working, prompt and reliable. Derel was regularly on site supervising. A refreshing experience. Highly recommend!"

— Daniel V. · Gretna, LA

★★★★★

"From the estimate to the completed job, everything was spot on. I like the fact that it's a father and son operation and a local company. The patio came out flawless and the guys cleaned up after themselves. We were very happy and will highly recommend them to all our friends and family."

— Troy B. · Metairie, LA 

★★★★★

"I absolutely will get all my work done through Joe's Gutters! Professional, patient, thorough! Can't ask for any better company. Next — my carport!"

— Stella R. · Harvey, LA

From Estimate to Finished Screen Room — The Full Timeline

Total project timeline for a screen room conversion of an existing patio cover: typically 4–8 weeks from estimate to completion, with most of that time being permit approval. For a new-build screen room on a new slab, allow 6–10 weeks. We keep you informed at every stage.

Aluminum Frame and Door Options

Frame Profiles

Screen room frames use aluminum extrusions that hold the screen mesh under tension. The standard residential profile provides rigidity and weather resistance in Louisiana's humidity and UV environment. We use commercial-grade aluminum framing — not the lightweight profiles used in DIY screen kits.

Screen Door Options

Screen doors are available in single and double configurations. All doors use aluminum frames with self-closing hinges and latches. We install the door in the most practical location for traffic flow — typically in line with the main entry to the house or aligned with the primary outdoor access from the living area.

Kick Panels

Kick panels are solid aluminum panels installed at the base of the screen walls, typically 16–24 inches high. They add stability to the screen frame, protect the lower screen from accidental puncture, and give the finished enclosure a more polished appearance. Particularly recommended for homes with pets.

FAQs

Screen Room FAQs

  • How much does a screen room cost in the New Orleans area?

    Screen room pricing varies by size, whether it's a new build or conversion of an existing cover, and the complexity of the roof system and framing. Conversions of existing covered patios are generally the most affordable option. New custom screen rooms with slab and structural work typically range from $8,000–$25,000+. All estimates are free and done on-site.

  • Do screen rooms require permits in Jefferson Parish?

    Yes — screen rooms attached to the home or with a permanent slab require a building permit in Jefferson Parish and Orleans Parish. Permits are the homeowner's responsibility. 

  • Can I add air conditioning to a screen room?

    A standard screen room is open to outside air through the mesh — it can't be effectively air conditioned. If you want climate control, you need a fully enclosed sunroom with solid walls and windows. Many Louisiana homeowners specifically prefer the screen room because the breeze is what makes it pleasant.

  • Will screens survive a hurricane?

    Screen mesh will tear in severe winds — that's expected and normal. The important thing is that the aluminum frame is properly built and properly anchored so the structure survives intact. Re-screening after a major storm is straightforward and affordable. The frame is what we build for longevity.

  • Can I convert my existing aluminum patio cover into a screen room?

    In most cases, yes — if the existing cover is structurally sound. We assess the current structure and add the screen framing to the existing posts and roof edge. This is typically more affordable than a new-build screen room and is one of our most popular upgrades for homeowners who already have a covered patio.

  • How long does screen room installation take?

    A conversion of an existing patio cover typically takes 1–2 days. A new-build screen room on a new slab takes 3–5 days plus the slab cure time. Permit approval is the most variable timeline factor.

  • What is the difference between a screen room and a sunroom?

    A screen room has screen mesh walls that allow full airflow while keeping insects out. A sunroom has solid walls and glass or polycarbonate panels that can be climate-controlled. Screen rooms are open to the outdoor environment (just without the bugs). Sunrooms are fully enclosed spaces that can be used in any weather. Screen rooms are significantly less expensive and are the more popular choice in Louisiana's climate.