Hurricane
Storm Panels
Hurricane storm panels — removable aluminum, clear polycarbonate, or fabric — are the most affordable HVHZ-rated protection you can put on a Florida home. Anchor tracks install permanently around each opening; the panels themselves live in your garage and bolt up before each storm. VIP installs storm panels and panel-track systems across all of Central Florida.
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Storm Panels Explained
When Storm Panels Are the Right Choice
Storm panels are the budget choice — about half the price of accordion shutters and a third the price of motorized roll-downs. The trade-off is that you have to physically install them before each storm and store them in your garage the rest of the year. For homeowners willing to do the work, storm panels deliver full Florida HVHZ protection at the lowest possible cost.
There are three common storm panel materials. Galvanized or aluminum panels are cheapest and most durable but block daylight completely. Clear polycarbonate panels cost about 50% more but let light through — keeping your home from feeling like a cave during multi-day storm prep. Fabric storm panels (like Astroguard) roll up small, weigh little, and bolt to the same anchor system but cost the most per square foot.
Every storm panel system we install includes the permanent anchor track, the panels themselves, hardware (wing nuts, bolts, or quick-release studs), labeling for fast deployment, and the OIR-B1-1802 wind mitigation form for your insurance discount.
What You Get
Built for Florida Weather
Aluminum Panels
Galvanized or anodized aluminum — lowest cost per opening, most durable, fully opaque.
Clear Polycarbonate Panels
See-through panels that let daylight in during storms — popular for whole-home installs.
Fabric Storm Panels
Lightweight Kevlar-reinforced fabric panels (e.g., Astroguard) — roll up small, easy to store and deploy.
Panel Upgrade Service
Replace old, non-compliant aluminum panels with current HVHZ-rated panels and fresh anchor tracks.
Permanent Anchor Track
Installed once at your home — the panels themselves bolt to this track before each storm.
Insurance Wind-Mitigation Form
Every install includes the OIR-B1-1802 paperwork your Florida insurance carrier needs to apply the discount.
Our Process
How We Work
01
Free On-Site Estimate
A specialist measures your home, reviews materials and finishes, and delivers a written quote — no pressure, no high-pressure sales gimmicks.
02
Permit & Custom Order
We pull the county permit and place your factory-direct order so every product fits perfectly the first time.
03
Professional Installation
Our factory-trained crews install with precision — properly flashed, sealed, and code-compliant for Florida wind zones.
04
Final Walk-Through
We pass inspection, register your transferable warranty, and walk every detail with you before we leave.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do hurricane storm panels cost?+
Aluminum hurricane panels typically install at $15–$25 per square foot in Florida — including the permanent anchor track, the panels, hardware, and the permit. Clear polycarbonate panels run $25–$35/sq ft, and fabric storm panels (Astroguard) about $30–$40/sq ft.
Aluminum hurricane panels vs clear polycarbonate panels?+
Aluminum panels are cheaper and more durable but completely block daylight, leaving your house dark during multi-day storm prep. Clear polycarbonate panels cost about 50% more but let light through. For whole-home installs, most Florida families do clear panels on the front of the house and aluminum on the back.
Do storm panels qualify for Florida insurance discounts?+
Yes — any HVHZ-rated permanent storm panel system (with proper anchor track) qualifies for the wind-mitigation discount on Florida homeowners insurance. We provide the OIR-B1-1802 form at install.
Can old hurricane panels be reused?+
Sometimes. Aluminum panels stamped with a Notice of Acceptance (NOA) date after 2002 may still be code-compliant. Older panels — bent, corroded, or pre-2002 stamped — should be upgraded. We do panel upgrades that swap your old panels and tracks for new HVHZ-rated hardware.
What are fabric hurricane shutters?+
Fabric hurricane shutters (like Astroguard) are Kevlar-reinforced fabric panels that bolt to a permanent anchor track around each opening. They're much lighter than aluminum panels, roll up small for storage, and pass HVHZ testing — but cost more per square foot.
Affordable Storm Panel Protection for Your Florida Home
Free in-home estimate covering aluminum, clear polycarbonate, and fabric panel options — quoted side by side.
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