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 Collier County climate: scorching summer afternoons (95°F+), heavy summer rainfall, and one of the highest year-round UV indices in Florida. Less salt corrosion than coastal Naples, but extreme thermal stress on west-facing windows.
Inland Collier County avoids surge but not wind. Many estate homes have generator backup, and motorized exterior screens with battery operation give residents the ability to button the home before evacuating and operate the protection during the multi-day outages typical of major storms.
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.
From custom contemporary estates on the Estates' larger lots, to ranch-style homes in original Golden Gate City, to cookie-cutter builder colonials in newer subdivisions — the variety is significant.
Hurricane considerations: Inland enough to avoid surge, but Ian and Wilma both brought destructive winds and prolonged power outages. Many estate homes have generators and impact-rated openings as standard.
Our salaried install team covers every Golden Gate neighborhood — from Golden Gate City to Pine Ridge. We measure on your schedule and install on ours.
We design, build, and install the full range of window treatments for Golden Gate homes — not just exterior screens.
Free design, free precision measurement, lifetime warranty. We come to you, on your schedule, anywhere in Golden Gate.
