How Smart Hurricane Screens Protect Your Home Even When You’re Away
- Jansen Shutters & Specialties
- Aug 20
- 3 min read
Hurricane season in Florida isn’t just about preparing your home, it’s about preparing for the unexpected. And if you’re a homeowner who travels, manages multiple properties, or simply can’t be home when storms form, automated hurricane screens offer peace of mind that traditional protection methods can’t match.
So, How Smart Hurricane Screens Protect Your Home Even When You’re Away?
At Jansen Shutters & Specialties (JSS), we’ve seen firsthand how smart hurricane screens protect your home, even when you’re away. Here’s how they work, and why more Southwest Florida homeowners are making the switch.
What Are Smart Hurricane Screens?
Smart hurricane screens are retractable, motorized mesh systems that deploy with the push of a button, or automatically, when connected to your smart home. Unlike traditional panels or manual shutters, these screens can be programmed to deploy in response to weather alerts, even if you’re hundreds of miles from your property.
They provide:
Code-compliant protection from wind, flying debris, and rain
Shade and UV protection year-round
Privacy and bug control for lanais, patios, and pool enclosures
Seamless integration into modern and coastal home designs
Remote Protection, Wherever You Are
Here’s where smart screens stand out: you don’t have to be home to use them.
Whether you're vacationing, managing a rental property, or simply monitoring your home from work, smart hurricane screens give you remote control via your smartphone or home automation system.
Through platforms like the TaHoma® by Somfy App you can:
Deploy or retract screens with one tap
Set automatic triggers based on National Weather Service alerts
Monitor screen position and system status
Receive notifications for power or connection issues
This kind of remote protection is a game changer for Gulf Coast homeowners, especially those in HVHZ (High Velocity Hurricane Zones), where time and wind speed matter most.
Built for Strength. Designed for Simplicity.
These aren’t “bug screens.” Jansen’s hurricane-rated screen systems are engineered to meet or exceed Florida Building Code requirements, with impact ratings that stand up to flying debris and severe wind.
Yet their real beauty is in the day-to-day ease:
They retract discreetly into housing units
They're custom-colored to match your home's design
They’re nearly invisible when not in use
Why Homeowners Are Making the Switch
If you’ve ever rushed to deploy shutters hours before landfall, or worse, couldn’t get home in time, then you already know the value of automation. How smart hurricane screens protect your home even when you’re away isn’t just about convenience. It’s about ensuring your home is covered, no matter what the forecast says or where you are.
Get Smart About Storm Protection
Jansen Shutters & Specialties (JSS) offers fully integrated, motorized hurricane screen systems custom-fit to your home and lifestyle. Our team handles everything: consultation, permitting, engineering, and installation, so you can relax, knowing your home is StormStrong.
Here's how you can join us in making a difference right here in our community:
Volunteer: Sign up for free training and join our volunteer force.
Request Assistance: If your home or business requires storm cleanup support, connect directly with our volunteer crews.
Become a Sponsor: Local businesses and organizations are invited to sponsor and support community resilience.
Together, we are stronger. Be proactive, Be prepared, and Be StormStrong.
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