Palm Beach County sits directly in the path of storms that track up Florida’s east coast. From the barrier island communities along A1A to inland cities like Wellington and Royal Palm Beach, the entire county faces meaningful storm risk every season. The question for most homeowners isn’t whether to protect their home, it’s which protection option actually makes sense.

Awning Stars installs roll-down hurricane screens throughout Palm Beach County. We’re an authorized dealer for Atlas Armor and Progressive Screens, both of which carry Miami-Dade NOA certification and meet Florida Building Code requirements for wind and impact resistance across the county.

Hurricane Screens and the Florida Building Code in Palm Beach County

Palm Beach County operates under the Florida Building Code with local amendments. Products used for hurricane protection need to meet tested and rated performance standards, which means the system you install needs documentation: an NOA number, a product approval, or both.

Both Atlas Armor and Progressive Screens carry this documentation. When we pull a permit for your installation, that paperwork accompanies it. This matters practically because unpermitted hurricane protection work can create complications at resale, and some insurance carriers require proof of permitted installation to apply any premium reduction for storm protection upgrades.

The HVHZ, which sets an even higher standard, technically begins at the Broward County line. But the storms don’t stop there. Many Palm Beach County homeowners choose HVHZ-rated systems specifically because they exceed the local code minimums by a meaningful margin.

What Shapes Your Installation in Palm Beach County

A few things about Palm Beach County homes tend to come up consistently during consultations:

Lot exposure and wind direction. Barrier island and coastal properties in towns like Manalapan, Highland Beach, and Palm Beach itself face direct easterly exposure. Storm surge aside, the wind loading on east-facing facades during a northeast or east-tracking storm is significant. Screen systems for those properties get spec’d to account for that.

HOA requirements. Many Palm Beach County communities have architectural review requirements. Screen housing colors, fabric tones, and installation methods that alter the exterior appearance of a home may require HOA approval before installation begins. We work with homeowners to navigate this. Both Atlas Armor and Progressive Screens are available in finishes that satisfy most HOA standards.

Older construction. A large share of Palm Beach County’s housing stock was built before current building codes. Homes from the 1970s and 1980s often have single-pane windows and sliding glass doors that are highly vulnerable in a storm. Hurricane screens are frequently the most practical upgrade available for these homes, particularly when impact glass would require structural modifications to the openings.

Palm Beach County Cities We Serve

We install hurricane screens throughout the county: Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, Greenacres, Highland Beach, Manalapan, Palm Beach, and Lighthouse Point. Don’t see your city? We cover the full county. Call the Palm Beach line or use the quote form.

What to Expect from the Process

Consultation and measurement. We visit your home, walk every opening you want protected, and take measurements. We talk through motorized vs. manual, fabric options, and housing finishes. If you have HOA documents, bring them to this meeting.

Fabrication. Screens are custom-fabricated to your openings. Standard lead time is three to five weeks, longer during peak season in spring.

Installation. Our crews handle the full installation. Most residential projects complete in one day. We pull the permit, coordinate the inspection, and close it out.

Inspection and closeout. After installation, the work goes through a county building inspection. Once that clears, you have a permitted, documented storm protection system on your home.

Get a Quote in Palm Beach County

Call our Palm Beach line at 561.909.8068 or use the quote form on this page. On-site consultations are free, and we’ll put a written quote together before any work begins.