Hurricane & Impact Protection Screens Built for Category 5 Storms
Fortress Screens are permanently installed stainless steel screens that protect buildings from hurricane-force winds, airborne debris, golf ball strikes, and any high-velocity impact. The mesh blocks up to 90% of hurricane wind pressure and absorbs projectile impacts without damage to the screen or the glass behind it.
Every screen is custom manufactured to fit your exact openings. Once installed, there is nothing to deploy, store, or replace. Whether you live on the Florida coast or next to a golf course in Arizona, the protection is the same: 120,000 lbs of tensile strength in a 12x12 stainless steel mesh, mounted in a structural aluminum frame.
Hurricane Protection
Hurricane season runs six months of the year in coastal states. Unprotected windows are the weak point in any building during a storm.
When glass breaks, wind enters and creates positive pressure inside the building. That pressure pushes up on the roof and can tear it off, even on a structurally sound building. Fortress Screens prevent this by reducing wind pressure on your glass by up to 90%. The stainless steel mesh absorbs debris impact while the glass stays intact. The building envelope holds. Rain penetration drops. Your roof stays where it belongs.
Fortress Screens are permanently installed. When a storm forms, you do not need to do anything. Your windows, doors, and openings are already protected. No deploying shutters at the last minute. No scrambling to find panels in the garage. No hoping someone can board up while you are out of town.
Certifications:
Florida Building Code: FL32125.1-R2 / FL32125.2-R2
NAMI: NI014823-R2 / NI014824-R2
These certifications confirm the screens meet impact and wind pressure requirements for hurricane protection. They qualify as impact-rated products under Florida Statute 627.0629, which requires insurers to offer premium discounts for approved protection.
Impact Protection for Golf Courses and Sports-Adjacent Properties
You do not need to live in a hurricane zone to need impact protection.
Homes, clubhouses, and commercial buildings near golf courses, driving ranges, and baseball fields deal with repeated glass damage from stray balls. Insurance claims add up. Replacement costs add up. Some properties stop replacing the glass and just live with the damage.
Fortress Screens stop this. The stainless steel mesh absorbs golf ball and projectile impacts without damage to the screen or the glass behind it. Your windows stay intact. Your view of the course or field stays clear. And the screens keep working through hundreds of impacts because stainless steel does not dent, crack, or degrade the way glass does.
What impact protection covers:
- Golf ball strikes from adjacent courses and driving ranges
- Baseball and softball impacts near fields
- Flying debris from storms, construction, or landscaping
- Any high-velocity projectile that would otherwise break glass
This is the same 120,000 lbs of tensile strength and 12x12 mesh that stops hurricane debris. The product does not change. Whether a golf ball or a piece of roofing hits your window at speed, the screen absorbs it.
For properties outside hurricane zones, impact protection is the primary benefit. Security and energy savings come standard with every installation.
Specifications
- Hurricane rating: Category 5
- Mesh material: Stainless steel, 12x12 per square inch
- Tensile strength: 120,000 lbs
- Wind pressure reduction: Up to 90%
- Impact resistance: Tested against large and small missile impact, golf balls, and projectiles
- Frame material: Structural aluminum
- Frame colors: White, Bronze, Black (premium custom colors available)
- Installation: Permanent mount to exterior of building
- Applications: Windows, doors, sliding doors, patios, lanais, skylights, pool cages
What Buildings We Protect
Fortress Screens are custom built for any opening on any building type, anywhere in the country.
Residential
Windows, front and back doors, sliding glass doors, lanais, Florida rooms, sunrooms, skylights, and pool cages. Pool cages require custom engineering with thicker aluminum framing. Whether your concern is hurricanes, golf balls, or both, the screen is the same.
Commercial
Storefronts, glass facades, office windows, entry doors, high-rise windows, and special-use openings. Commercial installations protect inventory, equipment, and employees. No boarding up before storms. No replacing glass after golf ball damage. No business interruption.
Multi-Family and Housing Authority
Apartment buildings, condos, and public housing units. One installation protects every unit for years with no seasonal labor and no repeated repair costs from storm or impact damage.
Golf Course Communities and Sports-Adjacent Properties
Homes on fairways, clubhouses, pro shops, restaurants with course-facing glass, and any building within range of stray balls. This is one of the fastest-growing applications for Fortress Screens.
Hurricane Screens vs. Shutters, Impact Glass, and Roll-Downs
Hurricane Screens vs. Shutters
Shutters must be deployed before every storm and stored when not in use. Someone has to be home to put them up. If a storm changes track overnight, unprotected windows are exposed. Fortress Screens are permanently mounted and always protecting.
Hurricane Screens vs. Impact Glass
Impact glass is designed to crack but stay in the frame. It still breaks on impact and requires full replacement afterward. A single broken panel can cost thousands. Fortress Screens absorb impact through the stainless steel mesh without breaking. The glass behind the screen stays intact.
Hurricane Screens vs. Roll-Down Systems
Roll-down systems are mechanical. Motors fail. Tracks jam. If the power goes out before you deploy them, you need a manual override. Fortress Screens have no moving parts, no motors, no tracks, and no failure points.
Hurricane Screens vs. Polypropylene Fabric
Fabric-based screens degrade in sun and heat. UV exposure weakens the material over time. Fortress Screens are metal. They do not degrade, stretch, or weaken from sun exposure.
Insurance and Wind Mitigation Credits
Florida law requires insurance companies to offer premium discounts for impact-rated products. Fortress Screens are approved under the Florida Building Code as impact-rated hurricane protection.
After installation, request a wind mitigation inspection. The inspector documents your impact-rated window and door protection, and your insurance company applies the appropriate discount. Actual savings vary by insurer, policy, and location, but many Fortress Screens customers report lower premiums after installation.
For properties outside Florida, check with your insurance provider about credits for impact-rated window protection. Many insurers in hurricane-prone and hail-prone states offer similar discounts.
Always Protecting, Year-Round
Fortress Screens are not seasonal protection. They work 365 days a year.
In hurricane zones, they protect against storms from June through November and provide security and energy savings the rest of the year. On a golf course, they stop stray balls during every round played. In any location, they block solar heat gain, reduce cooling costs, and add a cut-proof security barrier to every window and door.
One installation. Permanent protection. No maintenance beyond occasional cleaning with a garden hose and glass cleaner.
Warranty
Fortress Screens LLC warrants the product and its components from the date of installation:
- Frame structural integrity: 10 years
- Screen/frame attachment system: 5 years
- Stainless steel mesh (corrosion): 2 years
- Paint (chipping, cracking, delaminating): 5 years
- Frame corrosion: 5 years
Get a Free Estimate
Submit your info at fortressscreens.com/get-a-quote or call (813) 515-7349. The team will schedule an onsite visit, bring screen samples, take measurements of all your openings, and provide a quote, typically same day for residential projects.
Budget roughly $1,000 per opening as a starting estimate. Actual pricing depends on measurements, quantity, frame color, and project complexity. Financing is available through Hearth with no loan origination fees.
For properties outside Florida, Fortress Screens ships nationwide. Use your own installer or ask about our dealer network.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do hurricane screens really work?
Yes. Fortress Screens are a patented Category 5 design approved by the Florida Building Code. The stainless steel mesh blocks up to 90% of hurricane wind speeds, reducing pressure on your windows during a storm. Unlike shutters, they are permanently installed and always protecting.
Can Fortress Screens protect windows from golf balls?
Yes. The stainless steel mesh absorbs golf ball impacts without damage to the screen or the glass behind it. Homes and buildings near golf courses, driving ranges, and sports fields use Fortress Screens to stop repeated glass breakage. The same 120,000 lbs of tensile strength that stops hurricane debris stops golf balls.
Do I need to live in a hurricane zone to benefit from impact screens?
No. Impact protection applies anywhere buildings face projectile risks: golf courses, sports facilities, construction zones, or areas with severe hail. Security and energy savings benefits apply in every climate.
Can hurricane screens be installed on any building type?
Yes. Single-family homes, multi-family buildings, commercial properties, high-rises, and public housing. Fortress Screens protect windows, doors, sliding doors, patios, lanais, skylights, and pool cages.
Do hurricane screens block your view?
No. The stainless steel mesh provides full visibility from inside, similar to a standard window screen. From outside, the mesh reduces visibility into your home, adding privacy.
How do hurricane screens compare to shutters?
Shutters must be deployed before every storm and stored when not in use. Fortress Screens are permanent, always in place, and require no action before a storm. They also provide security and energy savings year-round.
Do hurricane screens qualify for insurance discounts?
Many customers receive insurance premium discounts after installation. Fortress Screens are impact-rated under the Florida Building Code. Florida Statute 627.0629 requires insurers to offer discounts for impact-rated products. Check with your insurance provider about wind mitigation credits.
How much do hurricane screens cost?
Budget roughly $1,000 per opening. Actual pricing depends on size, quantity, and project specifics. Free estimates are provided to all prospects.
Can Fortress Screens be shipped outside Florida?
Yes. Fortress Screens ships nationwide. Customers outside the direct service area can use their own installer or connect with a dealer in the Fortress network.
Can you get out of a building in an emergency with screens installed?
Yes. Egress screens are required in every bedroom. Additional egress screens per room are optional.
