Typical hurricane shutters services: Impact-rated windows, Accordion shutters, Roll-down shutters, +4 more
What to Compare
Both companies offer more than one way to deploy hurricane screens. Storm Smart lists manual and motorized Storm Catcher roll-down screens. Armor Screen lists Roll Up, Buckle & Strap, Hemcord and I-Beam Track systems, including automated options. A comparison that describes Armor Screen as manual-only misses part of its current range.
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Storm Smart StormCatcher
Features and considerations
- Storm Catcher's roll-down product page describes a manual crank, motorized remote control and optional app control through its hub.
- Storm Smart publishes operating resources for roll-down, slide and Easy Screen / Strap & Buckle configurations.
Limits and questions
- Ask which operating equipment and backup operation are included in your specific proposal, then request a demonstration.
- Request the proposed system's engineering and approval documents; a general Storm Catcher marketing page does not assess your opening.
Armor Screen
Features and considerations
- Armor Screen describes both removable and track-based configurations and offers a Roll Up system with automated operation.
- Its deployment guide separates system-specific instructions, which helps identify the procedure for the product actually being quoted.
Limits and questions
- Do not assume a Buckle & Strap quote includes Roll Up equipment or controls; confirm the named system and every opening.
- Ask who will supply, install and service the system at your address, and obtain those responsibilities in writing.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Storm Smart StormCatcher | Armor Screen | |
|---|---|---|
| Roll operation | Manual crank or motorized Storm Catcher options | Armor Screen Roll Up includes automated options |
| Other configurations | Published instructions include slide and strap-and-buckle screens | Published options include Buckle & Strap, Hemcord and I-Beam Track |
| Document request | Identify the exact assembly, opening dimensions and anchoring specification | Request the same details for the named Armor Screen system |
| Ownership tasks | Demonstrate deployment, securing, cleaning and backup operation | Demonstrate the steps for the selected manual or automated system |
| Installed price | Separate screen, controls, electrical work and installation | Use the same opening schedule and scope for the comparison |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the brand name establish approval for my home?
No. Obtain the applicable current approval and installation drawings for the actual assembly. Ask the installer to identify its dimensions, anchoring and required separation from the glass, and to explain how the proposed installation meets your location's requirements. Confirm the project requirements with the local building official.
Which system should I choose if I am away during hurricane season?
Arrange a demonstration with whoever will prepare the property. Ask which steps require someone at the opening, how the screen is secured, and what happens if electricity or an internet connection is unavailable. Compare that documented procedure with the equipment in the quote. We have not tested either system or collected matched installed prices.
Sources and scope
Source review: 2026-09-08. AI-assisted official-document review. Official product and deployment resources reviewed September 8, 2026. This review verifies described operating options, not comparative storm performance, insurance discounts, installation quality or current approval of a particular project. Questions about quotes and deployment are our editorial checklist.
Official product and deployment resources reviewed September 8, 2026. This review verifies described operating options, not comparative storm performance, insurance discounts, installation quality or current approval of a particular project. Questions about quotes and deployment are our editorial checklist.
- Storm Smart: Storm Catcher roll-down operating options ↗
- Storm Smart: system-specific operating resources ↗
- Armor Screen: Roll Up, Buckle & Strap, Hemcord and I-Beam Track systems ↗
- Armor Screen: system-specific deployment guide ↗
- Armor Screen: published FL320-R11 Roll Up approval copy and limits of use ↗
Browse Florida Hurricane Shutters Listings
These public listings share the broad hurricane shutters category. Inclusion does not confirm that a business supplies the products or specialist services discussed above. Ask about the exact work, credentials and current availability before requesting a quote.
Bay Glass & Window, Inc.
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