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.
Inland from the Gulf, Ave Maria gets some of the highest sustained heat in southwest Florida — 95°F+ summer afternoons are normal, with humidity pushing the heat index past 110°F. Less salt exposure than coastal cities, but UV intensity is unrelenting.
Ave Maria's inland location escapes storm surge but not the wind — Hurricane Ian brought multi-day power outages and tropical-storm-force winds. Motorized exterior screens with battery backup let homeowners button up the home before evacuation and operate them during outages.
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.
Architecturally cohesive: tile roofs, stucco walls, deep overhangs, arched windows, second-story balconies. The aesthetic is Spanish-Italian colonial revival, anchored around the Ave Maria Oratory at the town center.
Hurricane considerations: Far enough inland to escape direct surge but exposed to tropical-storm-force winds during major systems. Ian (2022) brought widespread tree damage and extended power outages — many residents added motorized shutters they could close before evacuating.
Our salaried install team covers every Ave Maria neighborhood — from Town Center to Del Webb Naples. We measure on your schedule and install on ours.
We design, build, and install the full range of window treatments for Ave Maria homes — not just exterior screens.
Free design, free precision measurement, lifetime warranty. We come to you, on your schedule, anywhere in Ave Maria.
