MaxForce vs. Standard Retractable Screens: What the Track and Fabric Actually Change

MaxForce vs. Standard Retractable Screens: What the Track and Fabric Actually Change

Kip H.
Published on: 22/08/2026

Not all retractable screens are the same product with a different name. Here's what the track, fabric, and span actually change between them.

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What "Hurricane Rated" Actually Means for a Northeast Florida Screen

What "Hurricane Rated" Actually Means for a Northeast Florida Screen

Kip H.
Published on: 19/08/2026

"Hurricane rated" is a specific engineering claim, not a marketing phrase. Here's what the testing actually verifies, and why it matters outside Miami-Dade.

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Hurricane Screens and Insurance: What Florida Law Actually Requires — and What Your HOA Can't Block

Hurricane Screens and Insurance: What Florida Law Actually Requires — and What Your HOA Can't Block

Kip H.
Published on: 15/08/2026

Florida law requires insurers to offer wind-mitigation discounts for certified hurricane protection, and HOAs can't block it. Here's how both actually work.

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Why Northeast Florida Never Gets a Break Between Hurricane Season and Winter

Why Northeast Florida Never Gets a Break Between Hurricane Season and Winter

Kip H.
Published on: 12/08/2026

Northeast Florida's 182-day hurricane season ends just as its coldest, windiest months begin. Here's what that back-to-back calendar actually means for your home.

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