Apopka sits in northwest Orange County, just a short drive from downtown Orlando and bordering Lake Apopka, the fourth-largest lake in Florida. Known historically as the “Indoor Foliage Capital of the World,” Apopka has grown into one of Central Florida’s fastest-expanding suburbs, with new master-planned communities going up around Kelly Park, Wekiwa Springs, and Rock Springs. For homeowners building or buying here, a pool is often part of the lifestyle, and a screen enclosure is what makes that pool actually usable through the long Florida warm season.
Apopka’s climate mirrors the rest of Central Florida: hot, humid summers, frequent thunderstorms, and a pollen-heavy spring driven by the area’s nurseries and surrounding tree cover. Mosquito pressure runs high thanks to the lake and the abundant green space, and storm exposure is real every hurricane season. A CRA aluminum pool cage keeps the pool clean, the patio cooler, and the family protected from mosquitoes and other insects year-round, without making the backyard feel closed off.
- Keeps pollen, plant debris, and frogs out of the pool.
- Reduces evaporation and helps the pool hold its temperature.
- Provides a child-safety barrier that meets Florida code.
- Lowers ongoing pool maintenance costs.
- Lets you enjoy the patio during Apopka’s long mosquito season.
- Adds protection against tropical storm debris.
The Best Pool Cages in Apopka by Commercial Residential Aluminum
Commercial Residential Aluminum is one of Florida’s most established aluminum enclosure manufacturers, with patented framing systems, in-house engineering, and decades of experience installing pool cages across Central Florida. For Apopka homeowners, that experience matters: storms move through this part of Orange County regularly, and a pool cage needs to be engineered for it rather than thrown together from generic parts.
Our installations in Apopka range from compact backyard enclosures on quarter-acre lots in established neighborhoods to large screen rooms on multi-acre properties near Wekiva. Every project is custom-designed, permitted through the proper Orange County or City of Apopka channels, and built to last. We don’t subcontract the design or the engineering, it all happens in-house, which means the team installing your enclosure knows exactly how it’s supposed to go together.
- Patented ChannelLock SMB framing for superior strength.
- ScenicView screen enclosures with clearer, larger panels.
- Custom designs for new construction and replacement projects.
- Pool cage repair, rescreening, and storm damage restoration.
- Permitting and engineering handled in-house.
- Florida State Licensed Contractor with thousands of completed projects.
Conclusion
Apopka homeowners deserve a pool cage that’s built to handle Central Florida weather and last for decades, not one that needs to be rebuilt after every major storm. CRA brings the engineering, the patented products, and the local experience to make that happen. Contact us today for a free quote on a pool screen enclosure for your Apopka home, we’ll walk you through the design, permitting, and installation from start to finish.
FAQs
Do I need a permit for a pool screen enclosure in Apopka?
Yes. Pool enclosures in Apopka require a building permit through either the City of Apopka or Orange County, depending on where your property sits. CRA handles all permitting and engineering as part of every project, including the engineered drawings the building department requires.
How well do CRA pool cages hold up to wind in Apopka?
Our enclosures are engineered to meet Florida Building Code wind load requirements for the region. The patented framing system, marine-grade fasteners, and storm-rated screen options are all designed for the conditions Apopka experiences each year, including the tropical systems that regularly move through Central Florida.
Can a pool cage be added to an existing pool, or only new construction?
Both. We add enclosures to existing pools all the time in Apopka. We’ll evaluate your patio, footing conditions, and existing drainage, then design an enclosure that works with the pool you already have.
