Fort Lauderdale is a large, diverse city that sits entirely within Broward County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone. It spans from the barrier island on the east through the Las Olas Isles, Tarpon River, and other Intracoastal neighborhoods, to inland areas like Coral Ridge, Lauderdale Lakes, and out toward the western edge near the Sawgrass Expressway. Storm exposure varies by neighborhood, but HVHZ code requirements apply everywhere in the city. Awning Stars installs hurricane screens throughout Fort Lauderdale. We carry Atlas Armor and Progressive Screens, both of which carry NOA certification for HVHZ use.

What Makes Fort Lauderdale Installations Specific

Venice of America waterfront properties. Fort Lauderdale has more miles of navigable waterways than Venice, Italy. A large share of its residential properties are on canals, and those properties face storm exposure on the water-facing side that differs from purely inland homes. Our systems for waterfront Fort Lauderdale properties are specified with coastal-rated hardware and finishes.

High-rise residential along the beach. The Fort Lauderdale beach corridor has significant high-rise and mid-rise residential density. Condo unit hurricane screen installations involve building association approval, building management coordination, and city permitting. We handle this documentation and coordination as part of the project.

Mix of construction eras. Fort Lauderdale has everything from 1950s ranch homes to recent construction. Pre-Andrew homes in particular often have single-pane windows and aluminum-frame sliders that provide essentially no storm resistance. Hurricane screens are frequently the most practical upgrade path for these properties. Call 954.626.8056 for a Fort Lauderdale consultation.