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Storm Continuity
Protection already in place
Category 5-rated screens remain installed year-round, helping protect the building envelope without boarding up or deploying temporary products before a storm.
Hurricane ProtectionCommercial Protection
Protect the building. Keep the operation moving.
Custom stainless steel screens protect commercial windows, doors, storefronts, and special-use openings from hurricanes, forced entry, and solar heat. One permanent system with no seasonal deployment and no security bars covering the property.
01The Operational Risk
A vulnerable opening can become an operational problem.
Commercial glass is part of the building envelope, the customer experience, and the daily operation. When an opening fails, the effect can extend beyond the window itself to people, access, inventory, equipment, and the ability to keep the property functioning.
Temporary storm products and separate security measures also create more steps to manage. Fortress Screens remain permanently mounted, combining storm, security, and solar protection at the opening without waiting for someone to deploy them.
Storm interruptionDamage can affect access, glass, and the occupied interior.
Forced entryVulnerable glass exposes people, equipment, and inventory.
Deployment burdenPanels and fabric require storage, timing, labor, and access.
Solar loadLarge glass areas can increase heat, glare, and cooling demand.
02One Screen. Three Solutions.
One permanent layer serving the property every day.
The same custom screen addresses three different commercial risks without adding another seasonal or mechanical operating step.
02
Physical Security
A barrier outside vulnerable glass
Cut-proof, impact-proof stainless steel mesh helps stop forced entry and remains a physical barrier even if the glass behind it is damaged.
Enhanced Security03
Daily Comfort
Less solar heat at the opening
The exterior mesh reduces solar heat and damaging UV exposure while preserving normal visibility and airflow for occupied commercial spaces.
Energy SavingsStart with one elevation or the complete property.
We can scope the openings that matter most, then account for access, frame selection, permits, engineering, and installation conditions.
03Opening Schedule
Protect the complete path into the building.
Commercial projects are scoped opening by opening so the final system reflects the actual building, use, access, and code requirements.
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Exterior windows
Custom protection across individual windows, window bays, and full commercial elevations.
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Storefront glass
A permanent physical barrier for high-visibility glass without closing the property behind bars.
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Public entrances
Protection for customer, patient, visitor, and employee entry points while preserving normal daily access.
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Service doors
Back doors, staff doors, and less-visible access points can be included in the same building scope.
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Sliding openings
Custom screens can protect sliding-glass doors and other large-format commercial openings.
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Special‑use openings
Skylights and other custom shapes are evaluated according to the opening and project requirements.
04Commercial Environments
Built for properties that cannot simply shut down.
The product stays consistent. The project priorities, opening types, and supporting documentation change with the property.
Property
Primary concern
Fortress role
Offices and headquarters
Continuity, employee comfort, and exterior appearance
Protect the building envelope across large glass footprints with permanent, coordinated framing.
Retail and restaurants
Storefront security, inventory protection, and storm readiness
Create a physical barrier outside vulnerable glass while maintaining customer-facing visibility.
Medical facilities
Sensitive equipment, patient areas, and continuity of care
Protect occupied window lines without blocking natural light or requiring seasonal deployment.
Schools and universities
Weather, security, and preserving natural light
Add cut-proof, impact-proof protection at selected classrooms, entries, and facility openings.
Government facilities
Infrastructure, staff safety, records, and documentation
Support property-specific planning with certifications, specifications, and permit coordination.
Golf and sports-adjacent buildings
Repeated projectile impact and preserving the view
Absorb golf-ball and other projectile impacts before they reach the glass behind the screen.
05Real Installation
Protection integrated across an active facility.
This Central Florida medical-facility installation shows Fortress Screens applied across a commercial window line with dark frames coordinated to the exterior architecture.
Real commercial installation: not a rendering or stock photograph.
Opening-specific manufacture: each screen is built to the measured opening.
Architectural integration: frame selection supports the building exterior.
Permanent use: the screen remains in place during normal facility operations.
06Technical Dossier
Documentation for the product and the project.
Commercial review often involves owners, facilities teams, contractors, engineers, and permitting authorities. The proposal should give each group a clear basis for evaluating the selected openings and installation.
Verified Product Facts
Product documentation
- Category 5 hurricane rated
- 120,000 lbs tensile strength
- 12 × 12 stainless steel mesh
- Structural aluminum frame
- FBC FL32125.1-R2 / FL32125.2-R2
- NAMI NI014823-R2 / NI014824-R2
- 10-year structural frame warranty
Property-Specific Scope
Project documentation
- Opening measurements and quantities
- White, Bronze, Black, or premium frame selection
- Installation access and site conditions
- Permit coordination where required
- Engineered drawings where required
- Installation or third-party shipping coordination
- Custom proposal and warranty coverage
07Operating Burden
Protection with fewer steps to remember.
Fortress Screens are a permanent physical layer. They do not depend on a pre-storm deployment schedule, a motor, or an arming sequence.
Temporary or separate approach
Fortress difference
Store panels or fabric between storms
The screen remains installed at the opening.
Schedule labor before weather arrives
No seasonal deployment is required.
Maintain motors or roll-down mechanisms
The protective screen has no moving parts.
Cover the property with bars or closed shutters
Normal visibility and airflow remain during daily use.
Address storm and security risks separately
One permanent screen provides both forms of physical protection.
08Project Planning
Build the proposal around the property.
Commercial pricing depends on opening dimensions, quantity, frame selection, installation complexity, travel, permits, engineering, and the overall project type. The useful next step is a property-specific scope, not a generic website price.
Commercial projects typically require a more detailed review than a standard residential estimate. Fortress and its installer or contractor network can address permits and engineered drawings where required.
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Define the property scope
Identify the buildings, elevations, entrances, storefronts, and special-use openings selected for evaluation.
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Measure and review requirements
Confirm opening dimensions, quantities, frame colors, site access, permits, engineering, and installation conditions.
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Prepare the commercial proposal
Receive a custom scope with product documentation, project requirements, pricing, and the recommended installation approach.
09Commercial FAQ
Questions commercial project teams ask.
What types of commercial buildings can use Fortress Screens?
Fortress Screens can be custom manufactured for offices, retail properties, restaurants, medical facilities, schools, government buildings, headquarters, sports-adjacent properties, and other commercial facilities. The system is scoped to the building, opening types, and project requirements.
Can Fortress protect storefront glass and commercial entrances?
Yes. Commercial applications include windows, front and back doors, glass storefronts, sliding openings, skylights, and other special-use openings. Every screen is made to the actual dimensions of the selected opening.
Do the screens stay in place during normal business hours?
Yes. Fortress Screens are permanently mounted and remain installed year-round. Normal visibility and airflow remain, and there is no seasonal deployment, motor, or arming step.
Can the frames coordinate with the building exterior?
Yes. Standard frame colors are White, Bronze, and Black. Premium custom colors are available at an additional cost and can be evaluated during project planning.
Are permits or engineered drawings required?
Commercial projects typically require permits and may require engineered drawings or contractor coordination. The exact requirements depend on the property, jurisdiction, opening, and project scope.
Can Fortress ship screens to another commercial installer?
Yes. Fortress maintains an installation team for direct-service customers in Florida, and screens can also be shipped for installation by third-party contractors where appropriate.
How is a commercial project priced?
Commercial proposals are custom. Pricing depends on opening size and shape, quantity, frame selection, installation complexity, location, project type, permits, and engineering requirements. A property-specific review is needed to prepare an accurate scope and quote.
Fortify the openings your operation depends on.
Start with one building, one elevation, or a complete commercial property scope. Fortress will help define the openings, documentation, and project requirements needed for a useful proposal.