ScreenEze Screens & Doors in Lenexa, KS

If you have ever carried dinner out to the deck and carried it right back inside, you already know the problem. DW Elite Decks installs ScreenEze screens and doors in Lenexa, KS, turning open decks, covered patios, and bare porch frames into rooms your family actually uses all season. The ScreenEze system holds screen fabric with an aluminum base and a snap-on vinyl cap instead of spline and staples, so panels stay tight, and the fasteners stay hidden. We have been building outdoor living in Johnson County since 1997, and we handle the design, the permit, and the inspections.

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Why Lenexa Backyards Are Harder on Screens Than Most

Lenexa is built around water on purpose. The Rain to Recreation program has been turning stormwater into lakes, restored streams, and wetland basins since 2000. Great to live near, and prime mosquito habitat.

Here is the part most homeowners miss: Lenexa does not fog for mosquitoes. The city has a stated policy against airborne pesticides and treats mosquito control on private property as the owner’s job, right through the July to September West Nile season.

Then there is the weather working on the screen itself:

Humidity sits around 70 to 78 percent most of the year, and summers here are flatly muggy
Temperatures swing from the low 20s to near 90, so framing moves seasonally
May is the wettest month, and spring storm season drives rain sideways into porch openings
Midsummer delivers 10 or more hours of sunshine a day, which cooks west-facing porches and fades cheap mesh

Wood movement plus UV plus moisture is exactly what makes traditional spline-and-staple screen go baggy, and it is why a lot of Lenexa homeowners end up re-screening a porch they paid for six years ago.

The ScreenEze Screens and Doors We Install

We install the full product line, not just the one piece a crew happens to be comfortable with. You can compare every option on our main ScreenEze screen system page, but here is the short version.

ScreenEze Screen Porch System

The original two-part system. An aluminum base takes the screen; a vinyl cap snaps over the top to tension it and hide the screws. No spline, no staples, and the design self-tightens so panels stay smooth. It spans openings up to 150 square feet, which means fewer vertical breaks and more actual view. Comes in black, white, sand, and clay.

SnapTrack Screen System

A face-mounted, lower-profile version that installs directly onto posts or columns. The base comes pre-drilled, so installs go faster and stay more consistent. Good fit for straightforward rectangular openings and for smaller footprints like the townhomes going up around Lenexa City Center.

The Sliding Screen Door

A sliding screen door on a stainless steel ball bearing glide, sized for a 36 by 80.5 inch finished opening. No hinge, no door sweep, no closer, and no swing clearance to design around. If your porch steps down to a narrow landing or a stamped patio, this is usually the right call. Configurable to slide left or right.

Flatbar Arch System

For arched or soft radius openings. It flexes to the curve during installation, so you do not need templates or metal bending equipment to screen a curved opening cleanly.

Wedge Gazebo System

Extruded PVC wedges in 22.5 and 30 degree angles that create square mounting surfaces on 6 and 8-sided structures. This is what makes screening a gazebo look intentional instead of improvised.

Plinth Mounting Kits

Flush mount and corner mount kits that let us use straight cuts instead of miters. They also help correct openings that are slightly out of square, which comes up constantly on the 1950s and 1960s ranches around Old Town Lenexa where nothing was built to today’s tolerances.

Choosing Screen Fabric for Your Exposure

The frame is only half the decision. Mesh choice is what you notice every single day, and the right answer depends on which direction your porch faces and what is behind your lot.

Your situation	What we usually recommend
You want the clearest possible view	UltraVue 2 #1818, finer strands for a sharper view with strong airflow
Standard porch, balanced needs	BetterVue #1818, good airflow and a natural view
Backing to a creek, pond, or wetland	No-See-Um #2020, tighter weave that stops gnats and sand flies
Dogs, kids, heavy traffic	TuffScreen #1713, thicker material that resists tears and punctures
West facing, brutal afternoon sun	Textilene Nano 50 #1714, blocks up to 50 percent of sunlight and adds privacy
Budget conscious, covered and shaded	Fiberglass #1814, the reliable general purpose option

A practical note for anyone off Prairie Star Parkway or backing to the Falcon Ridge course: golf course views are the whole reason you are screening, so do not compromise the view with heavy mesh. UltraVue 2 exists for that. Conversely, if your lot backs to a wooded draw in Canyon Creek or a treed lot out near K-10 and Monticello, the water-shedding mesh options are worth it because shade plus leaf litter equals staining.

Permits and Inspections in Lenexa

Lenexa requires a building permit for new decks, deck expansions, and major repairs that change deck framing. Whether screening your existing structure triggers one depends on what is already there, so we confirm it with Community Development before anything starts. Here is what we handle:

Your plot plan. The city keeps these on file for most properties and provides copies at no charge. We request yours rather than making you chase it.
The permit application, filed through the city permit portal with the drawings and dimensions the reviewer needs.
Kansas 811 utility locates before any digging. Non-negotiable.
HOA submittal, prepared and packaged if your board requires approval.
Inspections. Covered structures need a pier inspection before any concrete is poured, followed by framing and final inspections. We schedule them, and we are on site for them.

Permit review can take several days, so this is worth starting earlier than you think you need to.

Why Choose DW Elite Decks for Your ScreenEze Screen System

Class A building license in Johnson County. This is the top contractor license type the county issues, and it covers the structural work most screen companies have to sub out.
Dedicated DW crews. Our crews are vetted, trained, managed, and supervised by DW. They work for us exclusively, year-round, and do not build for other contractors. The crew that frames your porch is the crew that sets your screen panels.
Since 1997, and still owner-run. Our founder is personally involved in projects rather than handing you off after the sale.
A 5.0-star rating across 240+ Google reviews and A+ accreditation with the Better Business Bureau.
A showroom you can actually walk into. Our Olathe showroom is an easy drive from anywhere in Lenexa. Cap colors and mesh types look completely different in person than on a screen, and choosing UltraVue versus No-See-Um is a decision you should make with the samples in your hands.
Warranty on both sides of the job. Our work carries a 5-year craftsmanship and 5-year wood rot warranty, and the ScreenEze components carry a 10-year limited manufacturer warranty.
We pull the permit and meet the inspector. You do not sit on hold with City Hall.

Our ScreenEze Installation Process in Lenexa

1. Share Your Vision

Visit our Olathe showroom or have us out to your place. We look at your existing structure, your exposure, and how you want to use the space. A simple sketch or a photo on your phone is plenty to start.

2. Design & Plan

You get a custom design and a firm bid with the specific system, cap color, and mesh spelled out, not a vague per-square-foot number. See our pricing page for how we approach estimates.

3. Permits & Approvals

We confirm what the city requires, pull the permit, and prepare your HOA packet. See the section below for exactly what that covers.

4. Build & Screen

We schedule and attend every required inspection. Once the framing passes, bases go on, fabric gets set and tensioned, and caps snap down over the fasteners. Doors get hung and adjusted.

5. Walk Through & Enjoy

We show you how to clean the mesh, how the cap comes off if a panel ever needs replacing, and what your warranty covers. Because panels are individually capped, one damaged section can be repaired without tearing apart the whole wall. If a branch comes through during a storm, that is a small fix, not a re-screen.

Round Out the Space While You Are At It

Screening is usually one piece of a bigger outdoor living plan, and doing related work in one mobilization saves you money and disruption.

Building new? Start with our Lenexa deck and porch services or our screened porch construction
Need a roof over it first? Look at covered decks or pergolas
Replacing the surface underneath? See our composite decking options and deck framing
Want to use it in November? Pair ScreenEze with Sunspace windows and doors and Infratech infrared heaters for a true three-season room
Finishing touches: Westbury railing, low voltage lighting, and stamped concrete patios

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to screen in a porch in Lenexa?

It depends on whether the work changes the structure. Lenexa requires a permit for new decks, deck expansions, and major repairs involving deck framing, so confirm with the city before you start. We verify the requirement and handle the application for every project we build.

Is ScreenEze better than regular spline screen?

The main difference is how the fabric is held. ScreenEze uses an aluminum base and vinyl cap that tensions the screen and hides the fasteners, instead of a rubber spline pressed into a groove. That design is self-tightening, so it resists the sagging that spline systems tend to develop.

How long do ScreenEze screens last?

The system carries a 10-year limited manufacturer warranty and has over 20 years of proven performance in the field. Actual mesh life depends on which fabric you choose and how exposed your porch is. Our own workmanship is backed by a separate 5-year craftsmanship warranty.

Can you screen in an existing deck or covered patio?

Usually yes, as long as the structure is sound and meets current code. Some decks need added framing or reinforcement first, and an open deck will need a roof before screening makes sense. We assess this during the site visit.

What is the best screen for a porch with dogs?

TuffScreen #1713 is the one to ask for. It uses thicker vinyl-coated polyester that resists tears and punctures, which matters when a dog leans on the same panel every day. It trades a small amount of visibility for real durability.

Will screening keep out gnats and no-see-ums?

Standard mesh stops mosquitoes but lets smaller insects through. If your lot backs to a creek, pond, or one of Lenexa’s wetland basins, ask about No-See-Um #2020, which uses a tighter weave to block gnats and sand flies.

How much does a screened porch cost in Lenexa?

There is no honest flat number, because cost depends on whether you already have a roof and floor, the condition of the existing framing, the size of the openings, and the mesh you choose. Screening an existing covered structure is dramatically cheaper than building one from scratch. We give firm, itemized bids rather than ranges.

Get Started With ScreenEze Screens & Doors in Lenexa, KS

Spring and early summer book up fast, and the homeowners who call in March are the ones sitting outside in June. Come see the cap colors and mesh samples at our Olathe showroom, or have us out to your place for a look at what you already have. There is no charge for the bid and no pressure attached to it.

Request your free bid or call (913) 782-7575 to talk through ScreenEze screens & doors in Lenexa, KS.

OUR ACCOLADES

Ensuring Quality and Compliance

At DW Elite Decks, we pride ourselves on delivering craftsmanship that meets and exceeds industry standards. As Kansas City’s premier custom deck builder since 1997, we ensure every project is executed with proper permits and passes final inspections, guaranteeing code compliance and long-term safety.

Accolades

Granted a Class A building license for operation in Johnson County, Kansas. This is the top license type for any contractor.
Deckorators chose DW Elite Deck as its First Certified Pro Spotlight Feature.
Awarded the coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award (many times), which is only given to the top 5% of all Kansas City deck builders.
Nationally recognized by Rich Noonan, the Eight Time Emmy Award-Winning Reporter for Fox News!