For an oceanfront home on Hutchinson Island, the balcony needed to do two things: let the family enjoy the Atlantic view, and stand up to the coast’s sun, salt, and storm season and provide protection while they aren’t on the property. We installed motorized Magnatrack Defender hurricane-rated screens to do all three.
The screens are installed between the columns leaving the views completely open when retracted. Lowered, the fabric cuts heat, glare, and UV, and shelters the terraces from the elements.
The Defender system is engineered for Florida’s coastal wind zones. Its patented Magna-Track design locks the fabric in place so the screen can be deployed as a storm barrier. With a push of a button, homeowners can go from open-air lounging to a hurricane-ready enclosure without hauling out shutters or panels.
Because the system is motorized, the screen can be raised or lowered from a wall switch, remote, or smart home control. That makes everyday shade and storm prep one easy step.”
