Motorized Screens and Hurricane Shutters in Wellington, FL

What hurricane protection suits a Wellington home?

Most Wellington homes suit motorized screens on the lanai, roll-down shutters on the large openings and impact windows and doors on the house. Being inland does not change the basics: Palm Beach County is inside Florida’s wind-borne debris region, so every glazed opening needs approved protection.

Wellington sits inland, west of West Palm Beach, and is known for its equestrian community. Many homes are large single-family houses and estates in planned communities, some on bigger lots near the equestrian areas. Wide sliding doors, big windows, covered patios and pools are common.

That adds up to a lot of large openings. We walk each one with you, look at its size and how you use it, and recommend Florida Building Code approved products that suit the house and your community’s rules. Where the style of the house calls for it, Bahama or colonial shutters add a classic look, in any color you choose.

How do motorized screens work on a Wellington lanai?

On a big covered patio, MagnaTrack motorized screens turn open space into a shaded, bug-free room at the push of a button. Each screen drops from a slim housing at the top of the opening and runs down side tracks. Raised, it nearly disappears and the patio is open to the breeze again.

The Defender is MagnaTrack’s hurricane screen, a separate product from an everyday shade or bug screen. When a storm is forecast, it comes down across the covered patio, with no panels to haul out of storage. When lowered, the Defender adds a storm barrier in front of the doors behind it. We’ll confirm whether it can serve as approved protection for those openings on your home.

Screens fit covered lanais, patios, loggias, summer kitchens and pool cabanas that have a solid roof or beam to mount to. They run from a remote, a wall switch or a smart-home system. We size each screen to its opening, check the structure and coordinate the power connection it needs.

Are roll-down shutters a good fit for a seasonal home in Wellington?

Yes. Roll-down shutters are a practical choice for a home that sits empty for part of the year, and some Wellington owners are only here for the winter equestrian season. Closed, they shut the house up fully, add security while you are away and protect the openings against storms.

Our roll-down shutters are aluminum and motorized. Each one lives in a box above the opening and comes down along side tracks at the push of a button, a wall switch or a remote, so a property manager or neighbor can close the house quickly. Nothing has to be stored, carried out or bolted on.

They suit wide sliders, large windows, entry doors and other big openings. Because the power can go out in a storm, we can talk through a manual override or battery backup for the motors. We quote opening by opening, so you can compare roll-downs with impact glass or motorized screens where those fit better.

How far is Wellington from your shop?

Wellington is about 45 to 50 miles southwest of our shop in Stuart, by Florida’s Turnpike or I-95. It is one of the Palm Beach County communities we serve, and we come to you for every estimate.

We are a family-owned company, founded by John Zervopoulos with his brothers Billy and Joseph, and we have served the Treasure Coast for over 20 years. Estimates are free and in person. We measure every opening, explain what fits and give you a detailed written estimate.

If your community has an HOA or architectural review, mention it when you book. We can bring the product details and finish options a review board usually asks for. Call (772) 220-1200 to set up a visit.

Booking before hurricane season leaves time for association review, the permit and the product order. After the install, we also offer storm prep and yearly maintenance, which helps when you are not here to check on the house yourself.