Short answer. Hurricane Solution's IHPA membership confirms the company belongs to a professional hurricane protection industry association. To verify how the screen you plan to install in Mexico will perform, ask for the product approval and the test report for that specific system. Then check that both match the screen and anchoring in your proposal.
Shopping for protection for a home in Cancún? A single quote may show association logos, standards references, and approval numbers. Each document answers a different question. IHPA membership tells you about the installer's professional affiliation. The approval and the test report help you evaluate the system that would go on your home.
Hurricane Solution has installed certified hurricane fabric screens in Mexico since 2008. A hurricane fabric screen is a removable textile barrier mounted over an opening to keep out wind, rain, and debris. An opening is any gap in the wall—a window, a door, or a sliding glass door. To compare proposals, start by identifying which system will cover each opening and what documentation backs it up.
In This Article
- What IHPA membership confirms.
- Which documents describe product performance.
- How to compare a proposal with the approved configuration.
- What to check before you decide.
What Does Hurricane Solution's IHPA Membership Confirm?
IHPA membership confirms that Hurricane Solution is affiliated with the International Hurricane Protection Association, a professional industry association. You can visit the IHPA association and read about our IHPA membership in Mexico. If two proposals carry the same logo, ask for the documents behind each product.
The difference matters at installation. An affiliation refers to the company. An approval identifies a product, and its supporting documents describe the conditions under which it was tested. If the installer changes the screen, the fastener, or the wall type they assumed, ask them to show where that configuration is covered.
Which Document Should You Request to Verify the System?
Ask for the product's file number and the document that defines its scope. A Notice of Acceptance (NOA) is a product approval issued by Miami-Dade County. To check a proposal, look for the screen and the anchoring system in the assembly documentation. An architect, engineer, or insurer can look it up in the official Miami-Dade registry.
Hurricane Solution's HS-1500 system is rated for Category 5 hurricanes, with a Miami-Dade NOA and ASTM E1996-09 Level E certification. That level describes a test condition for wind-borne debris impact. For a large window, what matters is how the complete system performed, with the screen attached to the anchors as tested.
How Do You Know the Documentation Applies to Your Window?
Compare the approval's product sheet and drawings against the model, the opening size, and the material that will receive the anchors. An exterior finish can hide the substrate underneath. If the technician still needs to confirm it, the proposal should flag that and say when it will be resolved. The review should also cover doors and every other exposed opening.
The full building envelope means protecting every opening in the structure. Pressure differential is the difference between indoor and outdoor air pressure during a storm. Internal pressurization happens when wind gets in through a broken opening and pushes the walls and roof outward. That's why a home assessment has to include the less visible openings, such as side doors and service windows.
What Makes a Proposal Reviewable?
A verifiable proposal lets you tie every claim to a document, and every document to the configuration you're being offered. If you do only one thing, have the installer mark in the approval file the screen, anchor, and substrate combination they'd install. Keep the proposal with the opening plan so someone else can verify the scope.
| Document | What it confirms | What to check in the proposal |
|---|---|---|
| IHPA affiliation | The company's professional participation | Installer's name |
| Miami-Dade NOA | Approval of a product under conditions of use | Model, screen, fasteners, and substrate |
| Test report | Configuration tested and results under a protocol | Impact level and mounting tested |
| Opening survey | Scope of work on your property | Measurements, access, and openings included |
You can also ask for a list of the documents you'll keep when the job is done. The opening plan, the label on each screen, and the installation instructions let a family member or caretaker know what goes where. If you live outside Cancún, that record lets you verify the scope from day one and revisit it whenever someone new takes over the house.
Hypothetical Example: A Home in Cancún
Picture a home with 200 m² (about 2,150 sq ft) of built area and 40 m² (about 430 sq ft) of glazed openings. For reference, a home that size typically has 30 to 50 m² of openings. Hurricane fabric protection systems are custom-engineered based on high-velocity wind-load calculations, opening spans, mounting substrates, and motorization requirements. Contact our engineering team directly for a precise project calculation. To request a quote, message us on WhatsApp.
When comparing two proposals, make sure both identify the same windows and doors. If one covers only the front and the other includes the sides, use the plan to see what's left exposed and why. Residential protection starts with knowing the openings and the surface each screen will be anchored to.
When Should You Consider a Different System?
If the house often sits empty and no one can put the screens up before a storm, compare alternatives you can deploy with the resources you have. An approval describes how the tested assembly performed. Your property's readiness also depends on a crew getting there in time, knowing which screen goes on each opening, and fastening it correctly.
How Do You Decide?
- Identify the company and confirm the affiliation it claims.
- Ask for the file number of the system listed in the proposal.
- Review the screen, anchoring, substrate, and coverage scope.
- Decide who will handle deployment and where each screen will be stored.
In Summary
- IHPA membership describes Hurricane Solution's professional affiliation.
- The file number lets you review the scope of a product approval.
- The test report identifies the assembly and the conditions tested.
- The proposal must match the openings and substrate of your property.
- In Mexico, residential protection is quoted case by case, starting from the protected openings.
To define the system and scope for your property, request a free technical assessment from Hurricane Solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I verify Hurricane Solution's IHPA membership?
Review the affiliation information Hurricane Solution publishes, and ask the company how to confirm its member status with the association. To evaluate the proposed screen, request its file number and assembly documents separately. That way you can verify both the company's affiliation and the system's scope.
What does the Miami-Dade NOA mean for my property?
The Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance is a product approval. It identifies the system, its fasteners, and the authorized conditions. Before installing it in Mexico, review those conditions against your opening sizes and actual substrate with the professional handling the project.
How is the cost of Hurricane Solution's residential protection calculated?
Hurricane fabric protection systems are custom-engineered based on high-velocity wind-load calculations, opening spans, mounting substrates, and motorization requirements. Contact our engineering team directly for a precise project calculation. Measure the windows and doors you want to cover to estimate the opening area. Hotel and commercial projects are quoted during the assessment. To request a quote, message us on WhatsApp.
Does IHPA membership tell me who will put up the screens before a hurricane?
IHPA affiliation identifies a professional relationship with the association. To get your property ready, agree with your installer on who can put up the screens, where they'll be stored, and how each one will be labeled by opening. This matters most if you manage a home in Cancún remotely or if the property changes occupants.