Plantation is a well-established central Broward County community with a large single-family residential base, mature tree canopy, and a housing stock that spans the 1960s through recent construction. The city is entirely within the HVHZ and, like the rest of Broward, requires NOA-certified products for permitted hurricane protection work. Awning Stars installs hurricane screens throughout Plantation.
What Makes Plantation Installations Specific
1970s and 1980s construction. A significant portion of Plantation’s single-family housing was built between 1965 and 1990. These homes often have jalousie windows, original aluminum sliding glass doors, and construction details that predate modern code. Hurricane screens are a practical and cost-effective upgrade for this generation of construction.
Large lots and mature landscaping. Plantation is known for its tree canopy and spacious lots. Mature trees create both a storm risk (falling limbs as debris) and an installation logistics consideration for access. We account for site conditions during the consultation.
Dense HOA community presence. Communities throughout Plantation have active HOAs with architectural standards. We provide documentation and specify finishes that satisfy most Plantation community guidelines. Call 954.626.8056 for a Plantation consultation.
Motorized Patio Screens for Everyday Use in Plantation
Storm protection is only one reason Plantation 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 Plantation 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 Plantation?
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. Plantation 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 Plantation 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 Plantation home.
Do they work for HOA communities?
Yes. Many Plantation communities have architectural guidelines, and the screens come in colors and finishes that fit HOA review. We handle permitting through the Plantation building department.
Do I need a permit for hurricane screens in Plantation?
Yes. Plantation screens are permitted through the Plantation building department to Broward County HVHZ wind-load requirements, and we pull and manage that permit as part of the install.
Why do Plantation homes need hurricane screens?
Plantation sits inland in Broward County, and screens protect large patio and lanai openings that are hard to cover any other way.
