Hurricane Shutters, Screens and Impact Windows in Stuart, FL

What hurricane protection makes sense for a Stuart home?

Many Stuart homes are well served by a mix: impact glass or roll-down shutters on the windows, and motorized screens on the lanai or patio. The right split depends on the house, how often you are away in summer, and how much you want to do when a storm is coming.

Stuart has a wide range of homes. There are older houses near downtown and along the river, canal homes with big sliders, and newer communities further out. A 1960s ranch with small windows needs something different from a waterfront home with a wall of glass facing the water.

Martin County sits inside Florida’s wind-borne debris region. That means glazed openings need approved impact products or approved shutters under the Florida Building Code. We walk every opening with you, then show you which options meet code and fit how you live.

• Motorized aluminum roll-down shutters for openings you want to close fast
• Impact windows and doors for protection that is always in place
• Motorized screens for lanais, patios and pool areas

Where is Advanced Hurricane Protection based?

We are based in Stuart, at 4517 SE Commerce Ave, on the south side of town near Port Salerno. Our crews, shop and office are all here.

That matters most after the install. If a motor needs a look or a track needs adjusting, you are calling a local family business a few minutes away, so follow-up visits are easy. It also makes the estimate simple. We visit, measure every opening, explain your options and give you a detailed written estimate at no cost.

Advanced Hurricane Protection is family owned and operated and has served the Treasure Coast for over 20 years. We work on homes and businesses, from single-family houses to condos and commercial buildings. Our Google rating is 4.8 stars from 81 reviews, and you can read them before you call.

How do motorized screens work on a Stuart lanai?

A motorized screen rolls down from a slim housing at the top of the opening and locks into side tracks at the push of a button. Up, the lanai stays open to the breeze. Down, you get shade, privacy and a barrier against bugs.

We install MagnaTrack screens, including the Defender hurricane screen. On a Stuart afternoon, the screens cut glare off the water and keep the bugs out at dusk. When a storm is forecast, the Defender comes down to protect the lanai, with no panels to haul out of the garage.

Screens are a good fit for covered patios, lanais, pool cabanas and wide openings where accordion shutters would look heavy. They run on a remote, a wall switch or a smart-home system. We size each screen to the opening and coordinate the power connection it needs.

What should waterfront homes on the St. Lucie River plan for?

Waterfront homes on the St. Lucie River and the Indian River Lagoon should plan for large openings, salt air and long stretches of glass facing open water.

Many river homes have wide sliding doors and picture windows to take in the view. Impact sliding glass doors keep that view and stay protected all season. Where replacing glass is not the plan, roll-down shutters or heavy-duty accordion shutters can cover wide spans.

Salt air is hard on exposed metal and moving parts, so finish and hardware choices matter more near the water. We talk through what will hold up on your side of the house before anything is ordered.

If your home faces the ocean, as many do on Hutchinson Island, sea turtle lighting rules may apply to glass visible from the beach. We can specify turtle-compliant impact glass where it is needed.