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.
Coastal Venice climate: 90°F+ summer days, persistent humidity, and Gulf-side salt air that travels miles inland. UV exposure is intense year-round, with brief gray spells in summer storm season.
Venice's 2024 storm exposure (Helene, Milton) tightened insurance requirements significantly. Hurricane-rated exterior screens earn premium reductions and protect the openings that fixed shutters in pre-2005 homes don't currently cover.
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.
Northern Italian architectural inspiration runs through the historic downtown and original 1920s streets. Newer construction in The Venetian Golf and River Club blends Mediterranean and contemporary coastal. Beach-area cottages tend toward Old Florida vernacular.
Hurricane considerations: Ian (2022) and the 2024 storms brought tropical storm conditions to Venice — significant tree damage and roof damage in many neighborhoods. Insurance carriers actively reward impact-rated openings.
Our salaried install team covers every Venice neighborhood — from Venice Island to Wellen Park. We measure on your schedule and install on ours.
We design, build, and install the full range of window treatments for Venice homes — not just exterior screens.
Free design, free precision measurement, lifetime warranty. We come to you, on your schedule, anywhere in Venice.
