Lanais

For storage this screen is rolled and left under the eave.  With its white cover the screen is barely noticeable between the pale yellow wall and the white eave. The cover and coordinating screen are available in several colors making it easy to blend with the surroundings. The cover protects the screen from the elements as well as adding to its appearance and ease of storage. Notice that the screen rolls quite tightly as to not obstruct the view.

Deployment

The screen will be anchored by lifting the 1/2 inch nylon anchor hole covers from the floor and turning in the anchor bolts. After the hurricane has passed, the anchor bolts will be removed, the hole covers replaced, and the screen rolled up.  The cover will be closed by pulling hood over and securing it onto the panelmates through the grommets and then fastened with the wingnuts.

Deployment and storage require minimal strength so they can be performed by almost anyone and in just a few minutes.  The screens can be deployed at the last minute – there is no need to install them a day or two ahead of time, before the winds pick up.

Mounted Inside

CAT 5 Screens ability to cover and protect large areas gives you the convenience of  expensive metal rollup/rolldown and accordian shutters, but is simple, inexpensive and maintenance-free. The Cat 5 has an unconditional warranty for five years.
This home has the Cat 5 Hurricane Screens mounted on the inside of the lanai.  At the end of the hurricane season the owner stores the screens in the garage. Dismounting of the screens is simply a matter of turning off the wingnuts that attach it to the wall.  The whole assembly is light in weight so is easy to handle. The rolls are very compact so they require only a small amount of space in the garage. No more struggling with heavy and warped plywood and 2×4s for this homeowner.

Deployed From inside of Lanai

When the screen is deployed, you are able to view the outside. Eliminating that “closed in” feeling like with other hurricane protection products.