HURRICANE PROOF - SHADE AWNINGS   

Hurricane Proof offers an extensive variety of shade awnings, all of which have excellent resistance from hurricane damage compared to standard fixed-frame awnings or open patio roofs. Fixed frame awnings are especially dangerous since they progressively detach from the building during windstorms and flail around destroying windows, doors and other portions of the building. When fixed awnings or patio roofs do eventually break free, they become airborne creating damage in other areas. Most of the fixed awnings in the path of the recent hurricanes were damaged or destroyed causing millions of dollars in damage.

While new building codes require fixed-frame awnings to be able to withstand 75mph constant winds, they must also carry labels recommending that the fabric be removed for storms stronger than a Category 1.  This forces fixed-frame awning owners to estimate the strength of the storm and then proceed with the time consuming and costly process of cutting the mounting cords, removing and storing the fabric, and reattaching the fabric after the storm.  Most of our awnings are retractable making them quick and easy to roll up when a hurricane threatens.  We also offer high-tension fabric structures whose fabrics can withstand Category 5 winds without removal. 

Hurricane Proof has invented and/or perfected several of our shade awnings, including some of those shown below.

Retractable Awnings for Sports Bleachers… Protect your spectators from the hot sun and light rain while proudly displaying your school/team colors and logo. We offer unlimited widths and projections up to 17’. Rolled in, these awnings can withstand 120mph or higher hurricane winds. Awnings are quickly rolled in or out for day to day use and easily removed for off-season storage.
		Retractable Patio Awning...Our retractable patio awnings feature spring-supported “lateral arms” which allow the awnings to be attached to buildings or freestanding columns without the need of vertical support posts. The decorative fabrics for these awnings also roll up on a cylinder which can be hand cranked or motorized. Our motorized awnings have the options of sensors that retract the awning automatically, if high winds are detected and manual override in the event of power failure. As with the window shades, frames are made from aluminum alloy with stainless steel tension cables and fasteners. There are hundreds of fabric choices for every type of application.
Retractable Lanai Awnings ...We also offer an all weather solution for retractable lanai coverings including the building of the lanai itself.  The fabric in our lanai awnings is attached to a series of parallel support rails allowing it to repel rain when the awning is pulled out taught.  When retracted, the fabric folds up to one side opening the top of the lanai to the sky.  This system allows for the addition of fans and lights.
		Freestanding Retractable Awnings ...A variation using our lateral arm retractable awnings is ideal for shading solutions where there is no building. We build and install heavily anchored support columns to which the awning can be attached. The columns can be finished in metal, coral, wood, or concrete. Awnings can be manual crank or motorized. Residential and commercial solutions are available.
Fixed Awnings and Tension Fabric Structures ...We offer traditional fixed frame awnings built in accordance with the new building codes. In addition, we offer tensioned fabric structures that provide sustainable and uniquely decorative weather protection and shading for practically any application. These highly attractive structures are specifically engineered using tension membrane fabric and support structure for a wide variety of residential and commercial solutions. Structures can be designed to withstand Category 5 winds without needing to remove the fabric.
		Retractable Window Shades ...Our simplest awnings are vertical drop shades or "drop arm” window shades in which the fabric rolls up and down on a cylinder mounted above the window. Frames are built from aluminum alloy with stainless steel fasteners for strength and durability. There are hundreds of decorative fabric choices including Sunbrella acrylic patterns and sunblocking meshes.