Florida Living Outdoor has the answer. Below is a list of the most commonly asked question by homeowners in Florida Owners when trying to improve their outdoor spaces. Don't find it here in the FAQ. Talk with FLO. Simply fill out the chat widget.
Florida Living Outdoors’s phone number is (321)830-5660. Feel free to call anytime.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can call the office or schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation online or schedule an appointment at the following calendar link https://floridalivingoutdoor.com/enhance-and-extend-outdoor-spaces/
Our office is located outside of Oviedo Florida, but we service the East Coast from New Smyrna Beach to Palm Coast and Central Florida from Oviedo to Mt Dora.
You can call the office or schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation online or schedule an appointment at the following calendar link https://floridalivingoutdoor.com/enhance-and-extend-outdoor-spaces/
The owner of Florida Living Outdoors has been in the Outdoor Service industry for over 23 years. We are good at what we do.
FL Outdoor specializes in protecting and creating smart and usable outdoor spaces that your family can enjoy.
No. 99.5% of its business is done in a homeowner’s backyard. We have sample demo kits and brochures to create an understanding of the product. If you move forward, we can order a life-like rendering.
Do the screens come in different shades and colors?
The housing units come in five colors: black, white, gray, bronze, and beige. The screen mesh color varies.
A rendering is a lifelike photo of your home with the desired product applied. They look real. It cool.
Yes. I’m sure we can talk to one of our clients and see theirs.
We simply need to schedule a time and one of our estimators will come out and meet with you. They will take detailed measurements and find out your wants, needs, and desires.e.
No. Motorized Screens serve different functions such as bug, solar, or storm protection.
That is easy. MagnaTrack uses free-floating inner tracks that release and reattach with opposite pull neodymium magnates. Combined with ballistic fiber the screens can stop a 2” x 4” traveling at fast speed.
The housing unit, track, and weight bar are the same.
The screen mesh can be as simple as something for bugs or maybe you need a solar screen to block damaging UV rays. They even make screen mesh with ballistic fiber that is meant for high wind load zones.
Yes. You need to be there. These products are highly customizable, and we need to know your wants, needs, and desires.
Can I get a price or quote over the phone?
No. These products are highly customizable, and prices may vary depending on your needs, wants, and desires.
The MagnaTrack system is highly customizable. Every project is different, Openings vary and the sub-strip of the unit is being attached.
MagnaTrack motorized screens can span 30’ and up to 20’ in height.
Start to finish currently they are 8 – 10 weeks.
Which is better MagnaTrack or Phantom?
Well, the simple answer is MagnaTrack Motorized screens. Not because I say so, but because MagnaTrack is not a zipper track-based system. MagnaTrack Possesses free-floating inner tracks held together by rare earth neodymium magnets. Simply put, it takes 500 Lbs. of pressure to dislodge the screen for the sidetracks. The competitors are only 30 lbs. Who needs service calls?
Do you carry hurricane screens?
Yes. We carry the Defender Series by MagnaTrack.
We carry the MagnaTrack Motorized screens Manufactured by Progressive Screens. The track system is the same, but the screen is configured to protect against, bugs, UV-Ray, rain, and storms.
Yes. The Hurricane Defender has a product approval code. It has the Florida Product Approval #F30798
No. But the MagnaTrack Motorized Screen system meets or exceeds Miami Dade and Florida building code requirements for roll-down hurricane screens. Therefore, it can be installed in Miami-Dade.
No. We do not build or install screen enclosures around swimming pools. We specialize in protecting and creating outdoor spaces with a click of a button.
No. We do not.
Nope. We are a MagnaTrack Dealer. We do not carry Phantom, Horizons, or Fintech. We carry the number one screen in the world. MagnaTrack.
We carry and install Azenco-Outdoors pergolas. They are known for the louver roofs and anti-leak system aka R-blade. They also carry R-shades.
Are the Azenco-Outdoor pergolas Miami Dade approved?
Not Yet, but we are working on it. It looks like June.
There are three colors to select from such as black, white, and grayish bronze.
How big are each pergola zone?
A louver roof zone can go 23 feet long by 15 wide. Solid roof pergolas can cover 22 feet by 22 feet.
— and believe me, they are not the same thing.
If ASTM is the national standard for testing building products, Miami-Dade County is the special forces unit. When you see something labeled as “Miami-Dade approved” or "Miami-Dade Complient", it means it has survived the most intense, unforgiving tests in the industry. It’s the difference between passing a driving test and qualifying for NASCAR. This county doesn’t just expect your motorized hurricane screen to hold up — it expects it to take a beating, get back up, and do it again. And again.
Because this region sits in what’s called a High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) — where storms don’t just visit… they live. Building codes in this region are some of the toughest in the world, and the testing standards that go with them? Even tougher.
Let’s talk about the three that matter most for your hurricane screen: TAS 201, TAS 202, and TAS 203. These tests make up the Florida trifecta for storm-rated certification.
A 2x4 wood plank is shot at high speed toward your screen system — not to simulate a hypothetical scenario, but to replicate what actually happens when a hurricane picks up roof shingles, fence posts, or tree limbs and turns them into missiles. If your screen breaks, tears, or collapses? It fails.
This is where they simulate the continuous wind force of a major hurricane pushing against your screen for hours. The product is subjected to high-pressure loads that simulate real-world gusts and wall-pushing winds. It’s not about “sort of holding up.” It’s about holding — period.
This test simulates cyclic wind loads — the kind you get when a storm breathes. Gust after gust. In, out. Push, pull. Again and again. TAS 203 ensures that your screen isn’t just a one-hit wonder. It proves that the screen can endure sustained punishment and still protect your home without detaching, flexing to failure, or creating weak points.
When a product passes all three of these tests — TAS 201, 202, and 203 — it earns the title “Miami-Dade Approved.” That approval is your proof that the system can take real-world damage, and it’s one of the highest certifications any screen can achieve.
The truth: not all screens on the market go through this testing. Some may be “hurricane-rated” in a general sense — maybe they passed a wind test in a lab somewhere. But they haven’t been through the gauntlet. They haven’t taken a 2x4 to the face, stood against Category 5 wind pressure, or been tortured with pressure cycles for hours.
So if you’re in Florida — especially in areas like Broward, Miami-Dade, or coastal Central Florida — don’t settle for a screen that’s simply “rated.” Demand one that’s approved. Look for the Notice of Acceptance (NOA) from Miami-Dade or the Florida Product Approval Number. These aren’t just technical documents — they’re your insurance that someone took the time to test your screen in the worst-case scenario before it was ever installed on your lanai.
Because in Florida, storms aren’t theoretical. Know the code. Know the difference. Be storm-ready.
Miami-Dade Product Control – Search Portal for Notices of Acceptance (NOA)
🔗 https://www.miamidade.gov/building/pc-search_app.asp
— Official portal to verify if a hurricane protection product (screens, windows, doors) has passed TAS 201, 202, and 203 and earned Miami-Dade NOA approval.
TAS Testing Protocol Descriptions (Technical Bulletins & Requirements)
🔗 https://www.miamidade.gov/building/library/design-guidelines/testrptreq.pdf
— Defines TAS 201 (Impact), TAS 202 (Static Pressure), and TAS 203 (Cyclic Load) in detail.
Florida Product Approval System – Statewide Product Certification Search
🔗 https://www.floridabuilding.org/pr/pr_app_srch.aspx
— Verifies if a screen system is approved for use under the Florida Building Code, especially in HVHZ zones.
Florida Building Code: HVHZ Zone Definitions & Requirements
🔗 https://codes.iccsafe.org/codes/florida
— Contains regulatory info on wind zones, storm load requirements, and required product approvals.
Progressive Screens – MagnaTrack Hurricane Screens
🔗 https://progressivescreens.com/
— Manufacturer of motorized hurricane screen systems tested to meet or exceed TAS and ASTM standards.
Intertek – Third-Party TAS Testing Provider
🔗 https://www.intertek.com/building/impact/
— Describes their Miami-Dade and Florida Product Approval testing services, including TAS 201/202/203 protocols.
Work requiring DBPR licensure in partnership with CGC1532839
Deerfield Beach
Light House Point
Plantation
South West Ranches
Facebook
Instagram
X
LinkedIn
Youtube
TikTok
Pinterest