Hurricane Proof offers the most compact rolldown system made, and the top rolldown aluminum blade shutter in the industry. This visually appealing system can accommodate more openings than any other shutter. The shutters also provide 24/7 security and are ideal for absentee owners
Rolldown hurricane screens are one of the industry’s most effective and fastest growing options. The screen provides exceptional protection, allows visibility and is less likely to be damaged by flying objects.
Our most important feature is that our rolldown hurricane screens are made with a UV-protected fabric, OmegaTEX, which allows them to be used daily as insect and/or solar screen, thereby greatly increasing their functionality and value for the property owner.
Other features include:
Our rolldown hurricane screens are often installed over patio or foyer openings, thereby increasing the protected area of the home and allowing property owners to leave patio furniture and other items outside. They are also used commercially in restaurants, marinas, country clubs, hotels and other public buildings.
Hurricane Proof offers a wide array of rolldown insect and solar screens in the “Rolling Screen” section of our website. However, we also have a “dual screen” system, which allows both a rolldown hurricane shutter (aluminum blade or mesh) and a solar or insect screen to be combined into a single integrated system.
Our Colonial shutters are the hurricane protection version of the decorative wooden shutters commonly found on homes. Colonial shutters enhance the appearance of the building plus provide hurricane protection for windows or doors.
The shutters are hinge-mounted to each side of the window or door. Wider openings can be covered by multiple panel systems (shutter over shutter), which are hinge-connected to each other. Curved-top panels can be built to accommodate arched openings. During deployment, the Colonial shutters are swung over the openings and locked with either clips or storm bars. For the Caribbean, we also have a side-sliding (similar to accordion track) version.
Our Bahama shutters are permanently attached over only window openings providing both year round shade and hurricane protection for the window. They typically enhance the appearance of the building.
Our Bahama shutters are comprised of horizontal aluminum slats encased in a rectangular frame fastened with hinges above the window. When not in use for protection, the shutters are held by horizontal arms at an outward angle permitting views through the spacing between the slats. They are deployed by releasing the arms, lowering the shutter down to cover the window and locking them into place with z-clips.
Hurricane Proof’s stainless steel storm screens are designed to reduce hurricane wind pressure and protect openings from wind driven objects. They also provide 24/7 security and are ideal for allowing windows and doors to be left open including nighttime or when not at home.
Aluminum frames with heavy-gauge stainless steel screens are custom built for openings, which include windows, doors, porches, foyers, and patios. These rigid screens can be architecturally built for arched or circular windows and can be mounted on the face (outside the opening) or inset (inside the opening). A hinged option provides egress (emergency exit) or ease of cleaning.
Our accordion shutters are the most popular shutter for quickly and economically protecting most size windows, doors or patio openings.
The shutters are comprised of interlocking vertical blades (usually aluminum), which roll horizontally on tracks mounted above and below the opening. These blades are designed to unfold inward where they are joined and locked on the inside, outside or both. An inside lock is particularly suitable for 2nd story windows or for doorways that would be used for exit. When not in use, the blades fold outward to each side of the opening and are held back in place with clips, push pins or velcro straps.
Our hurricane fabric panels are made from the same UV-resistant mesh fabric as our rolldown hurricane screens. The mesh is designed to reduce wind speed by approximately 90% and to stop hurricane wind driven debris. The panels are directly mounted by grommets, tracks or strap and buckles over windows, doors or patio openings. They are deployed for the storm and typically removed for storage when not in use. However, due to the UV-resistant fabric, these shutters can be left in place for any extended length of time. The mesh comes in black, light tan and dark tan. Prices range from $10 to $15 per square foot
We offer two primary types of mesh shutters: Hurricane Nets and Fabric Panels.
Fabric Panels are similar to hurricane nets, but the term usually pertains to panels that are custom sized to fit directly over door and window openings. Attachment options include direct mount through grommets or plastic clips using standard male or female anchors. Like nets, fabric panels are typically removed and stored when not in use. Deployment is relatively slow especially on higher floors, but can be done by anyone due to their lightweight. They can be mounted to the sides of the opening and/or the top and bottom of the opening. We also offer velcro straps that allow them to be rolled up and clipped to the top of the opening, when not in use.
Note: All fabric shutters share a characteristic called “deflection” which is a measurement of how far a wind driven object can cause the panel to “give”, which could result in a damaged window or door. Building codes in most areas allow for this breakage, as long as the shutter is designed to continue to protect the opening, which ours do. In Miami/Dade and Broward such breakage is not allowed, so the shutter must be installed in a fashion as to prevent the deflection from reaching the window or door.
Installation is relatively slow and can be dangerous in wind conditions. However, the lightweight, strength, durability and transparency of these flat panels make them an attractive option. Prices range from $7 to $15 per square foot.
Storm panels are corrugated for strength. All panels are typically custom-cut to be installed vertically or horizontally for specific openings. This necessitates the labeling of storm panels and the development of a mounting diagram. When not deployed, architectural impact is limited to the tracks or fasteners.
Panels can be mounted vertically or horizontally. They can be direct mounted with approved fasteners or attached through several metal track options. Storm panels do require substantial effort to deploy and are challenging to install if wind speeds are increasing. Our metal panels have folded and crimped sides to eliminate the dangerously sharp edges common to metal panels. Daylight is mostly eliminated with metal panels.
Most notable in panel protection is the advancement of lightweight, yet strong and durable clear plastic panels. These are easier to install, allow for visibility (although the view is distorted) and are often interspersed with metal panels. Storm panels are the least expensive protection option at approximately $6 to $10 per square foot.
