[DebRags]

Just purchased a home that has a birdcage (large). We’d like to have it covered. Anyone know a company that does this - or can you offer suggestions. TIA

[tophcfa]

Please be aware that putting a canvas covering on a birdcage will change the structures wind rating and my void the warranty for damage done in a wind storm. Just something to consider.

[billethkid]

You should look into the shade panels that hang inside the bird cage as a possible solution.

[leftyf]

Check with the county and ARC. Probably not allowed.

[choppers62]

Originally Posted by DebRags

Just purchased a home that has a birdcage (large). We’d like to have it covered. Anyone know a company that does this - or can you offer suggestions. TIA

Sunshine Awnings, Cody Sellars (352)787-4436

[wisbad1]

Originally Posted by leftyf

Check with the county and ARC. Probably not allowed.

It’s allowed, we had sunshine awning. They got permit, great job Cody!

[drgoofy]

We had the half of the birdcage covered that is closest to the house. We sit under the canvas in summer and in the sun in the winter. Absolutely love it. Plus it helps to keep the enclosed lanai cooler.

[Miriam2940]

Originally Posted by wisbad1

It’s allowed, we had sunshine awning. They got permit, great job Cody!

I have just called for an estimate. Would you mind sharing cost? Thanks

[Redcatcher]

We had quotes for canvas and an awning. Neither company was impressive. I had heard of SIP panels but White Aluminum said they were not allowed, then said they could take down the bird cage, and put up an awning for $23,000. I was told to call Simplex Aluminum in Mt Dora. The owner came out and spent considerable time taking photos and measurements and said he would send a quote via email. When he did they quoted $5300 and would simply replace the upper screen, add some additional structural components, and the roof would be three inch SIP (structural insulated panel). Further, the company said that engineering would ensure that their work met all codes, including hurricane winds, and that they would pull all necessary permits. We are exceptionally happy. The house is much cooler, the roof does not leak, and we can sit outside whenever we want even in the rain - unless it is blowing sideways. They request who referred you, so tell them Buck Williams gave you the referral. You can Google for their phone # or get back to me.

[wiltma]

Originally Posted by leftyf

Check with the county and ARC. Probably not allowed.

Definitely allowed with a few caveats. I know because I fought to get them approved

[wiltma]

Originally Posted by DebRags

Just purchased a home that has a birdcage (large). We’d like to have it covered. Anyone know a company that does this - or can you offer suggestions. TIA

We live in a courtyard villa and had ours done by Sunshine. We actually replaced it 2 years ago because after 10 years, it really started to leak. Tried sealing it to no avail so we replaced it. Cost was about $2300.
Ourselves and a few neighbors who had these and were told to take them down, fought with ARC and got them approved. The ones that Sunshine does have an aluminum framing that sits right over the screening. They still do leak a little in places during a heavy storm but we are happy to have it as our birdcage faces west

[Chi-Town]

Take a look and see a few and how they look. A few remind me of Khal Drogo's tent.

[alehew]

We used sunshine awning in 2016 over our birdcage and no problems. There was no issue with wind and there was nothing damaged ever in 4 years. They are veryvprofessional

[Dan M]

We used Sunshine Cody also to partially cover a piece of our bird cage. His estimate was about $2300 and it included the aluminum frame and the ARC approval and county permits. One year later still looks good, keeps rain and sun out and winds don’t seem to bother it. High winds do cause some noise though when the canvas rubs on the screen underneath.

[wrprok]

The name of one company is Sunshine Awnings, Inc.