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Black hurricane screens lowered flat across lanai openings on a white stucco house under a blue sky

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Where Did the Hurricanes Go This Year? What the Super El Niño Means for Southwest Florida

Eduardo Roman.Oct 06, 2026
No Atlantic hurricane through early October 2026, eight named storms, and the strongest El Niño on record by the daily Niño 3.4 index is the reason. What the super El Niño means for Lee, Collier and Charlotte homeowners this winter, next season and the timing of hurricane protection.
Dark retractable screens lowered from their housings on a condo balcony, with palms and the water behind

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Solar Screens vs Insect Screens: Which Is Right for Your Southwest Florida Lanai?

Eduardo Roman.Sep 28, 2026
Insect mesh or solar fabric for your lanai? How each screen handles bugs, no-see-ums, glare, heat, breeze and privacy, how to mix them opening by opening, 2026 installed price ranges for Lee and Collier, and why neither one is hurricane protection.
Tan hurricane screens rolled down over three lanai openings beside a pool under a screened cage

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Polypropylene vs Kevlar-Type (Aramid) Hurricane Screens: How to Choose

Eduardo Roman.Aug 01, 2024
Polypropylene is AHT's standard hurricane screen fabric; aramid, the fiber family Kevlar belongs to, is the heavy-duty option and runs roughly 40 percent more. What each fabric means on a bid, 2026 installed price ranges, warranty by color and what matters more than the fiber name.