Rust stains on pool cage screws or anchors
Rust bleed at a screw head or anchor almost always means the fastener is corroding, not the aluminium frame around it — aluminium does not rust. On a 25–45 year old Lake Mary cage, corroded self-tapping screws at the gutter and beam connections are one of the most common real failure points, and often the actual cause behind a mesh problem that looks unrelated.
Why this matters more than it looks like it should
The spec table on the home page lists frame and fasteners as its own line item for a reason: on a cage this age, the tube itself is usually still sound and the fastener is not. A corroded screw at a gutter or beam connection is a structural connection point, not a cosmetic issue, and it is frequently the actual root cause when a panel keeps working loose in a spot that otherwise looks fine.
What a correct quote does about it
Inspects the gutter and beam fasteners as part of any full cage rescreen, and replaces the ones that have corroded — covered under full cage rescreen on the services page. This is not an upsell on a cage this age; it is the part of the job that determines whether new mesh actually stays in through the next storm.
Questions people actually ask
Does a rust-stained screw mean the frame is failing?
Almost never on its own. Rust bleeding from a self-tapping screw at a gutter or beam connection is corrosion at that specific fastener, not the aluminium extrusion around it — aluminium does not rust. The screw itself is very likely to need replacing; the tube it is screwed into usually is not.
Ask about the fasteners specifically
Not every quote inspects them. Ask whoever quotes you, including us, whether gutter and beam screws are included or extra.
Phone: (689) 666-9380 · Email: quotes@lakemaryrescreening.com