Dania Beach is one of Broward County’s older municipalities, with a barrier island beach community to the east and a residential area extending west through the city’s historic neighborhoods. The beach corridor here is lower-rise than Hollywood or Fort Lauderdale to the north, with a mix of single-family homes and smaller condominium buildings. The entire city falls within the HVHZ. Awning Stars installs HVHZ-approved hurricane screens throughout Dania Beach.
What Makes Dania Beach Installations Specific
Older housing stock. Dania Beach has some of Broward County’s oldest residential construction, with homes dating back to the 1940s and 1950s that were built before the HVHZ standard was established. Windows and doors from this era offer no meaningful wind resistance. Hurricane screens provide a practical upgrade path without requiring full window replacement.
Proximity to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport. Properties near the airport have specific height and noise considerations that don’t typically affect hurricane screen installations directly, but during the consultation we account for any site-specific constraints.
Waterfront exposure on the Intracoastal. Dania Beach’s Intracoastal properties face the same water-side wind loading as other Broward County waterfront communities. Coastal hardware specifications apply. Call 954.626.8056 for a Dania Beach consultation.
Motorized Patio Screens for Everyday Use in Dania Beach
Storm protection is only one reason Dania 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 Dania Beach has coastal storm exposure, the housing, tracks, hardware, and mounting method should be selected for the opening and local wind-load requirements. Awning Stars handles the permitting and installation requirements for the selected system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do hurricane screens meet code in Dania 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. Dania Beach 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 Dania 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 Dania Beach home.
Do they work for HOA communities?
Yes. Many Dania Beach communities have architectural guidelines, and the screens come in colors and finishes that fit HOA review. We handle permitting through the Dania Beach building department.
Do I need a permit for hurricane screens in Dania Beach?
Yes. Dania Beach screens are permitted through the Dania Beach building department to Broward County HVHZ wind-load requirements, and we pull and manage that permit as part of the install.
Why do Dania Beach homes need hurricane screens?
Dania Beach sits near the Broward County coast with direct storm exposure, and screens protect large patio and lanai openings that are hard to cover any other way.
