Hurricane Proof Shutters

Hurricane Shutters for Residential & Commercial Properties

Hurricane Proof specializes in beautifully designed, permanently installed rolldown and fixed frame systems that safeguard properties from hurricanes without compromising aesthetics. Whether you are protecting your home, condo, or commercial location, our solutions combine elegance, durability and cutting-edge engineering.

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Rolldown Hurricane Shutters Common Features & Mounting Options

Most of our rolldown shutters are custom size built up to 30’ wide & 20’ high. This varies by screen type and manufacturer.

Frames are made with corrosive resistant aluminum.
Hoods & covers are extruded for higher strength and best appearance.
Fasteners used are stainless steel for durability and longevity.
Operating options: manual crank or motorized with remote control, wall switch, app-based control and/or home automation.
Mounting options: We offer 2 primary types of installation – surface mount and built-in, both of which are detailed below.

In addition to these primary mounting types, we have done custom mounting to accommodate specialized needs. Shown in the photos, here are some of our specialized installations.

Specialized Installations

Designed and installed custom support posts to attach screens on 2 balconies

Extended hoods to enhance appearance with continuous look

Installed screens on steel frame fixed awning

Installed screens on aluminum pergola

Installed screens under retractable awning

Installed shutter on airport hangar to allow access for aircraft with tall tail

Inside face mount

Outside face mount

Inset mount

Surface Mounting

Surface mounting is our most common installation method. It typically incorporates a decorative hood to contain the reel assembly for aesthetics and protection. The tracks and hoods are fastened to the existing building or support structure leaving both fully exposed.

Here are our 3 standard surface mounting options:

Inside face mount (on inside face of the wall)
Outside face mount (on outside face of wall)
Inset mount (within the opening-between wall/column sections)

Built-in Mounting

Built-in mounting is primarily done in new construction and remodeling. This mounting option is often designed by the job architect to conceal some or all of the track and reel assemblies into the building envelope for aesthetics and protection. Here are our 2 built-in mounting options:

Fully built-in (tracks and hoods are fully built-in)
Partially built-in (tracks or hoods are partially built-in)

Fully built-in (tracks and hoods are fully built-in)

Partially built-in (tracks or hoods are partially built-in)

Rolldown Hurricane Shutters (aluminum blade)

Rolldown Hurricane Screens (fabric)

Combo Systems (combination of 2 rolldown types – one usually hurricane)

Framed stainless steel mesh shutters (fixed steel screen mesh wall with door for access)

Rolldown Shutter Types

We offer 3 types of rolldown shutters and 1 related fixed shutter:

Rolldown hurricane shutters (hurricane protection – aluminum blade curtain rolldowns)
Rolldown hurricane screens (hurricane protection – hurricane resistant fabric screen)
Combo systems (also called dual-screens) Combination of 2 rolldown types, one of which is for hurricane protection and the other usually for insect protection.
Framed rigid stainless steel mesh shutters (also called security screens). Fixed rigid wall and door panels provide hurricane protection and security for patio openings plus access without having to raise and lower screens each time.

Rolldown Hurricane Shutters

Aluminum Blade Curtain

Hurricane Proof offers the industry’s best rolldown shutter featuring the most compact rolldown system made. This visually appealing system can accommodate more opening sizes than any other shutter. These shutters also provide 24/7 security, ideal for commercial or absentee homeowners.

Our rolldown shutters use patented variable blade widths to ensure superior strength with compact size and lighter weight. Narrow blades at the beginning (top) of the shutter allow a smaller reel to be used resulting in a larger shutter height for each standard hood size. These shutters can span 20’ wide without the need of vertical support bars and reach heights up to 33’.

Rolldown Hurricane Shutters

Features & Benefits

End retention clips are secured with 3”x #12 coated screws into every blade providing superior strength & durability.
All aluminum components are marine-grade powder coated for durability.
Shutter end caps are extruded (not cast) for high strength and resistance to corrosion or paint failure.
Advanced design, testing and manufacturing simplifies installation (systems are mostly preassembled).
Operating options include hand-lift, hand-crank, and motorized.
Locking mechanisms include spring loaded push tabs or key lock.
Reliable and quiet Somfy motors feature long life, ease of programming, an extensive range of compatible devices and the industry’s longest warranties.
Motorized shutters are controlled with remote control, wall switch, remote-apps, or home automation.

Rolldown Hurricane Screens

Fabric Mesh Screens

Rolldown screens are one of the hurricane industry’s most effective and fastest growing options. In addition to proven hurricane defense, these screens also provide insect protection, shade and privacy establishing them as the highest value investment for hurricane impacted properties. The screen provides exceptional protection, allows visibility and is less likely to be damaged by flying objects. Our hurricane screens can protect most any type of space or structure and serve to expand the functional space of the property even if the host building already has impact windows and doors.

Rolldown Hurricane Screens

Features & Benefits

The most important feature of our rolldown hurricane screens is that they are made with a UV-coated fabric, (OmegaTEX), which allows them to be used daily for any purpose. Our rolldown hurricane screens are often installed over patio and porch openings, thereby increasing the protected area of the home and allowing property owners leave or put patio furniture and other yard items in the protected space. Similarly they are used for pergolas, screen rooms, carports, garages and boathouses. They are also used commercially in clubhouses, restaurants, hotels, walkways and other public buildings.

Rolldown Combination (Combo) Systems (Dual-screens)

Combo systems can be a combination of any rolldown shutter or screen type to provide the best 2 protections for a single opening. For example, an insect screen combined with a vinyl weather curtain provides bug protection or weather protection, as needed.

Hurricane Proof offers a wide array of combo systems using any type of our rolldown screens or shutters. The vast majority of these include at least one rolldown hurricane system (aluminum shutter or screen) combined with a rolldown insect or weather screen.

Rolldown Combination Systems

Features & Benefits

Our combos feature the complete system for both screens (or shutters) including tracks, reels, operators, and screens (or aluminum blade curtains for the shutters). There are several configurations, the most common being stacked (one reel above the other) or back-to-back (2 independent systems mounted back-to-back). Combos often use decorative hoods to conceal and protect the reels. Alternatively, they can be built into the building and covered with housings consistent with the building’s décor. Systems can be manual operation or motorized and operated with remote control, wall switch, app-based control and/or home automation.

The major benefit of combo systems is that home or business owner receives the maximum benefit of both systems. For example, in addition to storm protection and shade, a hurricane screen provides bug protection, but does not offer the visibility and airflow of a bug screen. A combo hurricane screen (or shutter) system with an insect screen resolves that problem.

Framed Stainless-Steel Shutters (Security Screens)

Hurricane Proof’s rigid stainless steel screens provide both security and hurricane protection. For hurricanes they reduce wind pressure and protect openings from wind driven flying objects. As security screen they are extremely difficult to break through.

These framed screens are built as interconnecting wall panels with the option of swing out screen doors. They are an excellent compliment for patios and pergolas with rolldown hurricane screens where frequent access is required. One of the openings would be covered by this fixed screen wall with a door thereby avoiding the issue of having to roll a screen up and down every time someone wants to pass in or out.

Framed Stainless-Steel Shutters

Features & Benefits

These shutters are comprised of rigid heavy-gauge stainless-steel screens encased in aluminum frames that are custom built for the openings including trapezoidal or arched ones. They can be mounted on the outside face or inset of the opening. Since the screens are permanently mounted to the building, they also provide 24/7 security.