Hurricane Season Is Here. Is It Too Late To Install Hurricane Screens?

If you’ve been thinking about hurricane screens and are wondering whether you missed the window, the short answer is probably not. The Atlantic hurricane season typically runs from June through November, and while getting prepared before the first storm is always the goal, installing screens after the season has started is still very much worth doing.

Here’s what you actually need to know about timing, installation, and what to do in the meantime.

How Long Does Installation Take?

Once an order is submitted and a deposit is placed, production takes approximately three weeks. From there, installation timing depends on your dealer’s schedule, which typically runs four to 10 weeks out. All in, you should plan for roughly seven to 13 weeks from order to installation depending on your location and dealer availability.

What we can tell you is that the process moves in clear stages. It starts with a free consultation, moves through design and custom fabrication, and ends with a professional installation that typically takes a single day. The sooner you start, the sooner your home is protected. With hurricane season peaking between August and October, starting now leaves a meaningful window to get everything in place.

Is There Any Problem Installing During Hurricane Season?

The main thing to plan for is the dealer’s backlog. Every dealer’s schedule is different, and during hurricane season demand increases, which can push timelines out. The sooner you get your order in, the sooner you are in the queue.

Installation can take place year-round. What hurricane season does bring is increased demand, so scheduling sooner rather than later works in your favor. MagnaTrack Defender screens are custom fabricated to your exact specifications, which means the process requires some lead time. Getting started today puts you ahead of that curve.

What To Do While You Wait

If a storm is forecast before your installation date, there are steps you can take to protect your space in the meantime. Move furniture indoors or secure it, cover vulnerable windows, and follow local guidance for storm preparation.

MagnaTrack screens are designed to make all of that easier going forward, but standard preparation still applies before they are in place.

Why Installing Now Still Makes Sense

Hurricane season typically peaks between August and October, with the most active period historically falling in September. Installing screens now still puts protection in place before the most statistically dangerous part of the season arrives.

Beyond hurricane protection, MagnaTrack screens work year-round. Once they are installed, you get immediate benefits from heat reduction, UV protection, bug defense, and privacy, not just storm preparedness. So even if this season’s early storms have already passed, the value does not stop when hurricane season ends in November.

Don’t Wait for the Next Storm

It’s not too late. Getting started now means you’re protected for the most active months of hurricane season and every season after that. The best time to install was before the season started. The second best time is now.

Fill out the form to receive a free quote and find out how quickly you can get MagnaTrack screens installed for your home.