Hurricane Shutters and Impact Windows on the Space Coast

What hurricane protection do Brevard County homes need?

Brevard County homes need approved protection on their glazed openings under the Florida Building Code. Most of Brevard County, including Melbourne and Palm Bay, is in Florida’s wind-borne debris region, and we confirm what your address requires.

The Space Coast is long and varied. Palm Bay and much of Melbourne are made up of single-family neighborhoods, many of them concrete-block homes with screened lanais. Across the Indian River Lagoon, the barrier island towns have beach houses, condos and beachfront buildings that take the most direct wind.

On the mainland, roll-down and accordion shutters are a practical way to cover every opening without storing panels. On the beaches, impact windows and doors are common, often with turtle-compliant glass. Motorized screens work on either side wherever there is a covered patio.

Are roll-down shutters a good fit for Palm Bay and Melbourne homes?

Roll-down shutters are a good fit for many Palm Bay and Melbourne homes, especially for owners who want storm prep done in minutes. The shutter rolls into a box above the opening and comes down by motor at the push of a button.

They can cover windows, entry doors and wide sliders. A closed roll-down also adds security, which helps if you travel or spend part of the year elsewhere. With a motor, closing up the house takes a switch or remote.

Accordion shutters are the other common choice. Our accordion installs include Bertha HV shutters, made from extruded aluminum, which stay mounted beside each opening and slide closed in seconds. Many homeowners use roll-downs on the openings they close most and accordions elsewhere to keep the cost down.

Do Space Coast beachfront homes need turtle-compliant glass?

Many do. The barrier island beaches of Brevard County, especially in the south of the county, are important sea turtle nesting areas. 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, while still meeting Florida Building Code impact performance. You keep both the protection and the view.

Advanced Hurricane Protection can specify turtle-compliant impact windows and doors for homes and condos that need them, and we offer high-rise installs for taller beachfront buildings. Which openings need the special glass depends on the property’s position and what can be seen from the beach. We sort that out at the estimate.

How far north do you travel on the Space Coast?

The Space Coast is the northern end of our service area, and it is the longest drive from our shop in Stuart. Melbourne and Palm Bay are the largest communities in that part of our area.

If you are further north in Brevard and not sure whether we can reach you, call (772) 220-1200 and ask. It also helps to book early in the year, before hurricane season, so there is time for the visit, permit and product order.

Every estimate is free and in person. We measure each opening, explain the options that fit and give you a detailed written estimate. We are a family-owned company that has served the Treasure Coast for over 20 years. If you live there part of the year, tell us when you will be in town.