Lighthouse Point sits on a small peninsula in northeastern Broward County, surrounded on three sides by the Intracoastal Waterway and finger canals. It’s a waterfront community in the truest sense, with a large share of its residential properties having direct water exposure on at least one side. Storm exposure here is significant, and the community falls entirely within Broward County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone. Awning Stars installs HVHZ-approved hurricane screens throughout Lighthouse Point.
What Makes Lighthouse Point Installations Specific
Waterfront on multiple sides. Lighthouse Point properties often have water exposure to the east, south, or west depending on the canal configuration. That changes the storm loading calculation compared to purely inland properties. We account for multi-directional exposure when specifying systems for these homes.
HVHZ code requirements. Lighthouse Point is in Broward County, fully within the HVHZ. Only NOA-certified products can be permitted here. We install Atlas Armor and Progressive Screens, both of which meet this requirement.
Boating community lifestyle. Lighthouse Point homeowners spend a lot of time outdoors. The most common projects here involve rear lanais, dock-adjacent covered areas, and the sliding glass doors that open to the water. Motorized hurricane screens on these openings let homeowners protect the home without disrupting daily outdoor living during the rest of the year. Call 954.626.8056 for a Broward County consultation.
Motorized Patio Screens for Everyday Use in Lighthouse Point
Storm protection is only one reason Lighthouse Point homeowners use motorized patio screens. With the appropriate screen fabric, the system can reduce glare, add privacy, keep insects out, and make a patio or lanai more comfortable while maintaining airflow and the outward view. The screen retracts when an open-air space is preferred.
Every opening is measured for the home rather than treated as a standard size. Because Lighthouse Point has coastal storm exposure, the housing, tracks, hardware, and mounting method should be selected for the opening and local wind-load requirements. Awning Stars handles the permitting and installation requirements for the selected system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do hurricane screens meet code in Lighthouse Point?
Yes. The fabric we install is Miami-Dade approved under NOA #21-0512.04 and is the only roll-down fabric approved for the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Lighthouse Point is in Broward County, which is an HVHZ jurisdiction, so that approval is exactly what your permit requires.
Can I use them on non-storm days?
Yes. They filter about 88% of UV, cut energy costs, and keep insects, rodents, and most animals off the patio, so Lighthouse Point homeowners run them year round and close them down only when a storm approaches.
What warranty comes with the screens?
A 10-year transferable warranty on the fabric and a 5-year warranty on the motor. The transferable coverage carries over if you sell the Lighthouse Point home.
Do they work for HOA communities?
Yes. Many Lighthouse Point communities have architectural guidelines, and the screens come in colors and finishes that fit HOA review. We handle permitting through the Lighthouse Point building department.
Do I need a permit for hurricane screens in Lighthouse Point?
Yes. Lighthouse Point screens are permitted through the Lighthouse Point building department to Broward County HVHZ wind-load requirements, and we pull and manage that permit as part of the install.
Why do Lighthouse Point homes need hurricane screens?
Lighthouse Point sits near the Broward County coast with direct storm exposure, and screens protect large patio and lanai openings that are hard to cover any other way.
