Highland Beach is a narrow barrier island municipality between Boca Raton and Delray Beach, bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Intracoastal Waterway to the west. It’s one of the more exposed locations in Palm Beach County for direct storm impact, with no barrier to the east and significant wind and debris risk during any storm that tracks up the coast. Awning Stars installs hurricane screens in Highland Beach with systems spec’d for coastal barrier island exposure.
What Makes Highland Beach Installations Specific
Barrier island geography. There is very little between a Highland Beach home and a Category 3 hurricane making landfall to the south. Storm protection for these properties is not a discretionary upgrade. The question is which system is most appropriate for the home’s configuration and the homeowner’s needs.
High-rise and mid-rise condominiums. A large share of Highland Beach’s residential property is in multi-story buildings. Hurricane screen installations in these buildings require working with condo associations, coordinating with building management for electrical access where motorized systems are involved, and navigating building-specific permit routing. We have experience with high-rise installations throughout Palm Beach County’s barrier island communities.
Salt air environment. Highland Beach’s coastal location means constant salt air exposure on all exterior components. We specify coastal-rated powder coat finishes and stainless hardware for installations in this area. Call 561.909.8068 for a free consultation.
Motorized Patio Screens for Everyday Use in Highland Beach
Storm protection is only one reason Highland Beach 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 Highland Beach 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 Highland Beach?
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 Highland Beach 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 Highland Beach 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 Highland Beach home.
Do they work for HOA communities?
Yes. Many Highland Beach communities have architectural guidelines, and the screens come in colors and finishes that fit HOA review. We handle permitting through the Highland Beach building department.
Do I need a permit for hurricane screens in Highland Beach?
Yes. Highland Beach screens are permitted through the Highland Beach building department to Palm Beach County wind-load requirements, and we pull and manage that permit as part of the install.
Why do Highland Beach homes need hurricane screens?
Highland Beach 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.
