Hurricane Screens, Impact Windows and Shutters in Hobe Sound

What hurricane protection fits a Hobe Sound home?

Hobe Sound homes usually call for protection that looks as good as it performs. That often means impact windows and doors, motorized screens on outdoor living areas, and Bahama shutters where an island look suits the house.

Hobe Sound runs from quiet neighborhoods on the mainland to large estate homes across the water on Jupiter Island. Many properties have generous outdoor spaces, big sliding doors and detailed trim. Bulky panels or heavy shutter boxes can spoil that. Impact glass protects the opening without changing how the house looks.

Martin County is inside Florida’s wind-borne debris region, so every glazed opening needs approved protection under the Florida Building Code. We walk the property with you and match each opening to a product that meets code and suits the architecture.

Do Hobe Sound beachfront homes need turtle-compliant glass?

Many do. The beaches along Jupiter Island and Hobe Sound are sea turtle nesting areas, and many beachfront properties fall under lighting rules that limit how much light shows toward the beach at night.

Turtle-compliant impact glass is tinted or laminated to reduce the visible light that passes through. It still meets Florida Building Code impact performance, so you do not give up storm protection to meet the lighting rules. You also keep your view of the ocean.

Advanced Hurricane Protection can specify turtle-compliant impact windows and doors. Which openings need it depends on where the house sits and what can be seen from the beach. We sort that out during the estimate and work with homeowners, HOAs and builders to keep the project on track for both storm and lighting requirements.

Can motorized screens protect a large outdoor living area?

Yes. MagnaTrack motorized screens can close off wide lanais, pool areas and loggias that would be hard to cover any other way. On a normal day they give shade, privacy and bug protection. With the Defender hurricane screen, they can also protect the lanai when a storm is coming.

Large Hobe Sound outdoor spaces often have several wide openings in a row. Screens roll up into slim housings and nearly disappear when they are not in use, which keeps the architecture clean. They run from a remote, a wall switch or a smart-home system.

We measure every opening, check the structure where the housing will mount and coordinate the power connection it needs. If you also want shade over a pool deck, screens and impact glass can be planned together so the whole back of the house works as one system.

Are Bahama shutters practical in Hobe Sound?

Bahama shutters are practical for Hobe Sound homes that suit an island or coastal look. They are hinged at the top and prop open as awnings, shading the window every day. Before a storm, they close down and lock over the opening.

They suit windows better than wide doors. Colonial shutters are a related option, hinged at each side and closed over the window like a pair of doors. Both add character to cottages and coastal-style homes and give daily shade that cuts heat through the glass.

For wide sliders or openings where shutters would look heavy, we often pair Bahama shutters on the windows with impact doors or motorized screens on the larger spans. All of the shutters we install are Florida Building Code approved products, rated for Category 5 conditions.