Hurricane Shutters and Screens in Sebastian, FL

What hurricane protection do Sebastian homes need?

Sebastian homes need approved protection on every glazed opening, because Indian River County is inside Florida’s wind-borne debris region. For most homes in town, that means shutters that stay on the house and close quickly, or impact windows and doors.

Sebastian sits on the Indian River Lagoon in the northern part of the county, near Sebastian Inlet. Much of the city is made up of single-family homes, many of them block houses with covered patios or screened lanais. There are also riverfront homes along the lagoon that face open water to the east.

Roll-down and accordion shutters are a practical way to protect every opening without storing panels. Riverfront homes may want impact glass on the side that faces the lagoon. Motorized screens make covered patios more usable and add storm protection there. We walk every opening with you and match it to a product that meets the Florida Building Code.

Should I choose roll-down or accordion shutters?

Both are good choices, and many Sebastian homes use some of each. Roll-down shutters are the fastest to close and look the cleanest. Accordion shutters cover wide openings at a lower cost.

A roll-down shutter lives in a box above the opening and comes down by motor. It closes the opening completely and locks, which adds security when you are away. Closing the house takes a switch or remote.

Accordion shutters stay mounted beside each opening and slide closed in seconds. Our accordion installs include Bertha HV shutters, made from extruded aluminum, which handle wide sliders and lanai entries well.

A common plan is roll-downs on the front door and the openings you close most often, and accordions on the rest. We quote it opening by opening so you can see the difference.

Do riverfront homes in Sebastian need different protection?

Riverfront homes along the Indian River Lagoon often face open water with nothing to slow the wind, so they tend to need stronger coverage on the water side. Large sliders and picture windows facing the lagoon are usually the openings to focus on.

Impact sliding doors and impact windows keep the view and protect the house all season. Where replacing glass is not the plan, roll-down shutters can cover wide spans from a single box. For covered patios facing the water, MagnaTrack motorized screens give shade and bug protection every day, and the Defender hurricane screen can protect the lanai when a storm is coming.

Salt air near the inlet and lagoon is also hard on exposed metal and moving parts. We talk through how exposed each opening is before recommending finishes and products.

How far is Sebastian from Advanced Hurricane Protection?

Sebastian is a little over an hour north of our Stuart shop by I-95. It sits between Vero Beach and the Space Coast, and it is part of our regular service area in Indian River County.

Because it is a longer drive than our Martin County jobs, booking early in the year helps. That leaves time for the visit, the permit and the product order before hurricane season gets busy.

Every estimate is free and in person. We measure each opening, explain the options and give you a detailed written estimate. We are a family-owned company that has served the Treasure Coast for over 20 years. Call (772) 220-1200 to set up a visit.

If you live in Sebastian part of the year, tell us when you will be in town.