I live in Brisbane, and summer here often means sudden downpours and humid evenings. My outdoor space gets flooded with rain blowing sideways, and I’m wondering if a patio enclosure could actually stand up to this kind of weather. I’ve seen some neighbors install simple screen enclosures, but I’m not sure if that’s enough when the storms roll in. I’m also worried about mold building up because of all the moisture. Has anyone in Queensland tried a patio enclosure during storm season? Does it keep your space dry, or do you still deal with leaks and dampness?
I’m up in Brisbane too, so I get what you mean about the summer storms – the sideways rain can be brutal. I ended up putting in patio screen enclosures about two years ago because my outdoor area was constantly getting soaked and unusable. Honestly, they’ve held up pretty well in the heavy downpours, though I did make sure to get decent quality framing so it wouldn’t rattle in the wind. It’s not 100% bone dry if the rain is really wild, but it’s a huge improvement compared to before. I also haven’t had much trouble with mould, just give it a regular clean when the weather clears. If you’re curious about options, I found the ScreenGuard site pretty handy for comparing designs – might be worth a look if you’re thinking of going ahead.