Exterior screens stop heat and UV before they hit the glass — which is the only way to actually solve the Florida summer heat-gain problem. They also double as the most cost-effective hurricane protection on the market.
Sarasota gets brutal summer afternoon sun off the Gulf, paired with year-round humidity that hovers around 75%. Salt air rolls in from Lido Key and Siesta Key year-round. UV exposure in the dry winter months is intense — without proper shading, hardwood floors and upholstery fade in 2-3 seasons.
Following Helene and Milton in 2024, Sarasota homeowners moved fast on hurricane-rated exterior screens. Many beachfront and key-front insurance carriers now require documented impact-rated openings. We've handled the manufacturer documentation and the certificate-of-installation paperwork that Sarasota County permits require for credit on insurance renewal.
Conventional interior shades absorb solar energy and re-radiate it as heat into the room. Exterior screens stop that energy at the outside of the glass, which is dramatically more effective. Independent testing shows exterior screens cut radiant heat gain through a window by 75-85%, vs maybe 30% for the best interior solutions.
Our hurricane screens are tested to Florida Building Code TAS-201 (large missile impact) and TAS-202 (cyclic pressure). Properly installed, they protect your openings from windborne debris during a major storm — and they qualify for insurance premium reductions in many Florida counties. They roll up out of sight when not in use.
Most Florida insurance carriers offer 15-30% premium reductions for verified impact-rated openings. Exterior hurricane screens count when properly permitted and installed. We handle the manufacturer documentation and the certificate of installation that your insurer requires.
Sarasota School of Architecture defined mid-century modern here — think low rooflines, deep overhangs, floor-to-ceiling glass. Downtown's high-rise condos demand contemporary clean lines. Historic neighborhoods like Indian Beach lean Mediterranean revival.
Hurricane considerations: Sarasota took direct hits from Helene in 2024 and Milton soon after. Hurricane shutters and impact-rated exterior screens have moved from luxury to insurance requirement in many neighborhoods.
Our salaried install team covers every Sarasota neighborhood — from Siesta Key to Downtown Sarasota. We measure on your schedule and install on ours.
We design, build, and install the full range of window treatments for Sarasota homes — not just exterior screens.
Free design, free precision measurement, lifetime warranty. We come to you, on your schedule, anywhere in Sarasota.
