Parkland is northern Broward County’s premier planned residential community. It sits at the western edge of the county near the Everglades Water Conservation Area, with a residential character dominated by gated communities, large lots, and newer construction. It’s one of Broward County’s younger cities, and the housing stock reflects it, with most construction postdating the post-Andrew code revisions. Even so, newer construction is not automatically storm-resistant, and the HVHZ applies throughout Broward County, including Parkland. Awning Stars installs hurricane screens throughout Parkland.
What Makes Parkland Installations Specific
Large, newer homes with expansive outdoor living spaces. Parkland’s housing tends toward larger footprints with outdoor kitchens, extended covered lanais, and pool areas. These are the openings where hurricane screens provide the most dramatic protection. A well-specified motorized system means everything on the rear of the home closes with one button push.
Gated community HOA governance. Virtually all of Parkland’s residential neighborhoods are HOA-governed, and architectural review requirements are strictly applied. We work with the architectural review process and provide the documentation packages that Parkland’s HOAs typically require. Both Atlas Armor and Progressive Screens are available in finishes that meet most community standards.
Distance from the coast. Parkland is far enough west that some residents deprioritize storm protection. Broward County’s storm history argues against that. HVHZ designation is county-wide because the risk is county-wide. Call 954.626.8056 for a Parkland consultation.
Motorized Patio Screens for Everyday Use in Parkland
Storm protection is only one reason Parkland 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. Even inland Parkland properties need a system sized and mounted for local wind-load requirements, especially across wide patio and lanai openings. Awning Stars handles the permitting and installation requirements for the selected system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do hurricane screens meet code in Parkland?
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. Parkland 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 Parkland 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 Parkland home.
Do they work for HOA communities?
Yes. Many Parkland communities have architectural guidelines, and the screens come in colors and finishes that fit HOA review. We handle permitting through the Parkland building department.
Do I need a permit for hurricane screens in Parkland?
Yes. Parkland screens are permitted through the Parkland building department to Broward County HVHZ wind-load requirements, and we pull and manage that permit as part of the install.
Why do Parkland homes need hurricane screens?
Parkland sits inland in Broward County, and screens protect large patio and lanai openings that are hard to cover any other way.
