Storm Protection · Fenetex MaxForce Hurricane Screens
Hurricane season hits every year.
Your patio doesn't have to take it.
One button. Your outdoor space goes from exposed to fully storm-protected in seconds — furniture, openings, and structure shielded behind a screen rated for 185 MPH winds. When the storm passes, it disappears. When the next one forms in the Gulf, you're ready before the forecast finishes loading.
The honest problem
The Gulf forms a named storm and your patio has no answer for it.
Hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30 on the Florida Panhandle. That's six months every year when a tropical system can develop in the Gulf of Mexico, intensify rapidly, and make landfall on the Emerald Coast with little warning. You've seen what that does to unprotected outdoor furniture. You've seen what sustained 100 MPH winds do to patio structures that weren't designed to withstand them.
Plywood is a temporary answer. Hauling furniture inside before every storm takes hours. Accordion shutters protect windows but leave your patio opening — the most vulnerable large span on a Gulf Coast home — completely exposed. And doing nothing has a cost too: damaged furniture, structural stress on your outdoor enclosure, and the anxiety of watching the forecast without a plan.
A motorized hurricane screen changes the equation permanently. One button. The screen deploys in seconds across the full opening. Your patio, your furniture, and your structure are protected behind a system rated for the worst storm this coast can produce. When it's over, it retracts completely. You'll never haul furniture again.
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What MaxForce hurricane screens do
Not just protection. 365 days of it.
Fenetex MaxForce Hurricane Screens are motorized roll-down screens built specifically for hurricane and storm protection — rated for 185 MPH winds and certified to meet or exceed Miami-Dade and Florida Building Code requirements, the toughest hurricane codes in the United States. They deploy in seconds, protect fully, and retract completely out of sight when not needed.
But storm protection is only part of what they do every day. MaxForce screens block up to 95% of UV radiation, reduce heat load, provide bug protection, and offer a privacy function that standard screens don't — like a one-way mirror, you can see out while blocking the view from outside. They're on-call every day of the year, not just when a storm is in the forecast.
185 MPH Storm Protection
Rated for 185 MPH High Velocity Hurricane Zone winds — the most demanding rating in the Florida Building Code. Deploys in seconds to shield your full opening, furniture, and structure from storm-force winds, rain, and debris.
95% UV Blocking
MaxForce fabric blocks up to 95% of solar UV radiation, reduces heat load on the space below, and lowers energy costs by limiting solar exposure — delivering daily comfort and protecting outdoor furniture even when no storm is coming.
One-Way Privacy
MaxForce screens work like a two-way mirror — full outward visibility from inside, complete visual privacy from outside. Your bay view and your seclusion at the same time, day or night on the Panhandle, without choosing one over the other.
Full Insect Barrier
Shields against mosquitoes, no-see-ums, insects, dust, and airborne debris — not just storms. MaxForce screens deliver all-condition protection every day, not single-purpose storm hardware that sits rolled up eleven months a year.
The moment everything changes
The storm is 48 hours out. You press one button and it's done.
The National Hurricane Center issues a watch. You used to spend half a day hauling furniture inside and boarding windows. Now you press one button on your remote or phone app. The MaxForce screens deploy across every patio opening in seconds. Your furniture is protected. Your structure is protected. You leave if you need to — or you stay and watch the storm through screens rated to take it.
Not just for hurricanes
It's 94°F and the west side is finally usable.
MaxForce screens deploy every day — not just when a storm is forming. The fabric blocks up to 95% of UV and solar heat, turning the afternoon sun from a reason to go inside into a non-event. Outdoor furniture that used to fade every season holds its color. The patio you bought for stays usable through the entire summer. That's 365 days of return on one install.
The daily benefit you didn't expect
The neighbors can't see in. You can still see the Sound.
MaxForce screens work like a two-way mirror — from inside, your view across the water is completely unobstructed. From outside, the screen creates total privacy. Dinner on the lanai without an audience. Evening cocktails without the no-see-ums that normally end the night early. The storm protection is why you bought it. The privacy and bug control are why you use it every day.
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The most certified hurricane screen system available.
Fenetex MaxForce Hurricane Screens meet or exceed Miami-Dade and Florida Building Code requirements — the toughest hurricane standards in the United States. Every certification below is independently tested and documented.
Secure Fix Track
MaxForce Fix Hurricane Track locks the screen edge under extreme loads — no separation, no blowout, no rewrap. The track that holds when 185 MPH winds are testing everything attached to your home.
Max Corrosion Protection
Powder-coated aluminum housing rated for salt-air coastal exposure. No rusting, no oxidizing, no hardware degradation from the Gulf coast environment that destroys uncoated systems within a season.
Built to Order
Precision-fabricated to your exact opening dimensions — not a catalog size. No guesswork, no gaps, no compromised protection at the edges where storms find weaknesses.
HOW IT WORKS
Four steps. Storm-ready at the end.
Free On-Site Estimate
We measure your openings, assess your coastal exposure and wind zone, and specify the right MaxForce configuration for your property. 30–45 minutes, no obligation, no travel fee.
Spec & Fabrication
MaxForce screens are precision-fabricated to your exact opening dimensions. We spec the housing, motor, and control configuration. Lead times confirmed before you commit to anything.
Professional Install
Same crew installs from start to finish. Single-screen installs typically complete in a day. Multi-screen and pergola integrations take 1–2 days. No subcontractors, no handoffs between teams.
Storm-Ready.
Remote programming, smart-home integration setup, and operation walkthrough. Warranty documentation in hand. The next time a storm forms in the Gulf, you press one button — and you're done.
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What's at risk
An unprotected patio opening is the largest vulnerability on a Gulf Coast home.
Windows and entry doors on Panhandle homes are routinely rated for hurricane impacts. The patio opening — often the largest single span on the property — typically isn't. It's the gap in every hurricane plan that homeowners discover after the fact, when the storm has passed and the damage inventory is complete.
Plywood is a temporary measure that takes hours to install and leaves gaps. Accordion shutters are permanent hardware that compromises the view every day of the year. Doing nothing works until it doesn't — and on the Gulf Coast, the season where it stops working tends to arrive with 48 hours' notice or less.
MaxForce hurricane screens are engineered specifically for this gap — rated for 185 MPH, certified to Miami-Dade and Florida Building Code, deployable in seconds, and invisible the other 364 days of the year. The patio opening that was your property's weakest point becomes one of its strongest.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Real answers, no run-around.
What wind speed are MaxForce hurricane screens rated for?
Fenetex MaxForce hurricane screens are rated for 185 MPH High Velocity Hurricane Zone winds — exceeding the most demanding coastal wind zone designations on the Florida Panhandle. They meet or exceed Miami-Dade County HVHZ certification requirements and carry Florida Product Approval No. 8637R11. Testing standards include TAS 201, 202, 203 and ASTM E1886, E1996, and E330.
How is a hurricane screen different from a standard retractable screen?
Standard retractable screens are designed for bug protection, solar shade, and everyday outdoor comfort — typically rated for 75–150 MPH wind conditions. MaxForce hurricane screens are designed specifically for storm protection — rated for 185 MPH, engineered to Miami-Dade HVHZ standards, and using a significantly heavier fabric and track system that holds under extreme loads. They also provide the same everyday benefits (UV blocking, privacy, insect protection), but their engineering standard is specifically built around hurricane performance. Both Fenetex systems can be deployed on the same property as independent screens for complementary protection.
Do hurricane screens replace accordion shutters or impact windows?
MaxForce hurricane screens are designed for open patio and lanai spans — the large openings that accordion shutters and impact windows aren't typically designed to cover. They complement your existing hurricane protection on windows and entry doors by closing the gap that most homes leave unprotected: the patio or lanai opening. For full-property hurricane protection, MaxForce screens and impact windows work together rather than replacing each other. We assess your specific opening and exposure during the on-site estimate.
Can MaxForce screens be used every day, not just during storms?
Yes — and most homeowners use them daily. MaxForce screens block up to 95% of UV radiation, reduce heat load on the covered space, provide complete insect protection, and create one-way privacy. They function as year-round outdoor comfort screens with the additional capability of withstanding 185 MPH hurricane winds. You're not buying single-purpose storm hardware that sits rolled up eleven months a year — you're buying daily-use screens with hurricane-grade engineering.
How large an opening can a MaxForce hurricane screen cover?
A single MaxForce screen covers openings up to 25 feet wide — larger than most residential patio and lanai spans. Wider openings are covered with multiple screens sharing a center post, with minimal visible seam when deployed. We measure your specific opening during the on-site estimate and confirm coverage before you commit to anything.
Do MaxForce hurricane screens work with smart-home systems?
Yes. MaxForce screens support remote control, wall switch, and smart-home automation integration. You can configure automatic deployment triggers — screens deploy when wind sensors detect storm thresholds, at a scheduled time, or from a phone app. We set up the remote programming and smart-home integration during installation. If you have an existing home automation system, we confirm compatibility during the estimate.
Free Estimate · Motorized Hurricane Screens
The next storm is forming.
Be ready before it arrives.
One call. One site visit. One straight quote — and a hurricane screen system installed, tested, and ready before peak season. No pressure. No showroom. Just protection engineered for this coast.
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