Hollywood is located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, with a long Atlantic beach to the east and an inland residential area that extends west past I-95 and the Florida Turnpike. The city is entirely within the HVHZ and has a housing stock that ranges from beachfront condos and older bungalows near Young Circle to suburban family homes in western Hollywood neighborhoods like Emerald Hills and Driftwood. Awning Stars installs HVHZ-approved hurricane screens throughout Hollywood.
What Makes Hollywood Installations Specific
Hollywood Beach condo density. The Hollywood Beach boardwalk corridor has one of Broward County’s densest concentrations of mid-rise and high-rise residential buildings. Condo unit installations here involve building-specific permitting and association coordination. We have experience with these projects and manage the documentation process.
Older construction in central Hollywood. The grid neighborhoods between Hollywood Boulevard and Sheridan Street contain a large volume of homes built in the 1940s through 1970s. These homes have window and door configurations from before modern wind resistance standards were established, and hurricane screens are often the most straightforward way to add real protection.
Western Hollywood suburban homes. Neighborhoods like Emerald Hills have larger single-family homes with substantial covered outdoor spaces. Motorized hurricane screen systems for rear lanais and pool areas are common in these communities. Call 954.626.8056 for a Hollywood consultation.
Motorized Patio Screens for Everyday Use in Hollywood
Storm protection is only one reason Hollywood 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 Hollywood 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 Hollywood?
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. Hollywood 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 Hollywood 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 Hollywood home.
Do they work for HOA communities?
Yes. Many Hollywood communities have architectural guidelines, and the screens come in colors and finishes that fit HOA review. We handle permitting through the Hollywood building department.
Do I need a permit for hurricane screens in Hollywood?
Yes. Hollywood screens are permitted through the Hollywood building department to Broward County HVHZ wind-load requirements, and we pull and manage that permit as part of the install.
Why do Hollywood homes need hurricane screens?
Hollywood 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.
