Manalapan is a small incorporated town on a narrow barrier island between Lantana and Boynton Beach. It’s one of Palm Beach County’s most exclusive coastal communities, with large oceanfront and Intracoastal estate properties that have significant storm exposure and, typically, significant storm protection investment. Awning Stars installs hurricane screens in Manalapan. Projects here tend to involve larger homes with multiple large-span openings, detailed architectural finishes, and homeowners who want a system that performs at the highest level and doesn’t compromise the property’s appearance.
What Makes Manalapan Installations Specific
Large oceanfront estate properties. Manalapan homes are, on average, significantly larger than typical Palm Beach County residential properties. Screen systems for these homes involve more openings, larger spans, and often full coverage of resort-style outdoor living spaces. Motorized systems with smart home integration are common in this market.
Architectural standards. Manalapan’s town character and the expectations of homeowners here mean that the visual appearance of screen housing and fabric matters. We specify premium finishes and work with the homeowner and, where applicable, their architect to integrate the system with the home’s design.
Direct Atlantic exposure. Oceanfront Manalapan properties are about as directly exposed as residential properties get in Palm Beach County. Atlas Armor’s highest wind ratings are the appropriate specification for these locations. Call 561.909.8068 for a Manalapan consultation.
Motorized Patio Screens for Everyday Use in Manalapan
Storm protection is only one reason Manalapan 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 Manalapan is a barrier-island community, salt air and direct coastal exposure should be considered when the housing, tracks, hardware, and mounting method are selected. Awning Stars handles the permitting and installation requirements for the selected system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do hurricane screens meet code in Manalapan?
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. Palm Beach County is not an HVHZ jurisdiction, so these screens meet a standard stricter than Manalapan requires, which is the level of protection you want when a storm turns.
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 Manalapan 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 Manalapan home.
Do they work for HOA communities?
Yes. Many Manalapan communities have architectural guidelines, and the screens come in colors and finishes that fit HOA review. We handle permitting through the Manalapan building department.
Do I need a permit for hurricane screens in Manalapan?
Yes. Manalapan screens are permitted through the Manalapan building department to Palm Beach County wind-load requirements, and we pull and manage that permit as part of the install.
Why do Manalapan homes need hurricane screens?
Manalapan sits on a barrier island with direct ocean exposure, and screens protect large patio and lanai openings that are hard to cover any other way.
