“We thought the ‘hospital-level’ system would be out of reach on a fixed income. Our SuperMax quote actually came in below two bids for standard shutters, and the protection level is in a different league.”
SuperMax Hurricane Protection for Florida’s 55+ & Gated Communities
Engineered to stop wind-swept flooding, reduce pressure-driven structural failures, and help protect the home you’ve chosen for this stage of life.
While most shutters are tested to standard Level D, our SuperMax Essential Building Shutter is tested to higher Level E impact velocities – similar to what’s used for essential facilities that must stay functional through major storms. That higher protection level can offer added peace of mind when the forecast becomes uncertain.
Essential Building–oriented impact testing
Category 5–oriented performance
Tested up to ~80 ft/s (≈54.5 mph)
Higher protection than standard Level D shutters
Spans openings up to 384"
Serving Florida since 2005
Why SuperMax Instead of Standard Shutters?
Most residential hurricane shutters are tested to Florida Building Code Level D. That means impact testing at roughly 50 feet per second (about 34.5 mph) with design pressures set for typical home construction.
SuperMax is different. It is engineered and tested as an Essential Building Shutter, with impacts at roughly 80 feet per second (about 54.5 mph) and significantly higher design pressures – similar to those used for hospitals and other critical buildings.
Compared to standard shutters, the SuperMax Essential Building Shutter provides a much higher protection level for your glass, lanais, and entries. For many owners in 55+ and gated communities, that difference is part of their overall plan for comfort and peace of mind when storms are in the forecast.
Why Florida Homeowners Are Upgrading to CHPXL
Wind-swept Flooding
Wind-driven rain and horizontal water loads can force water into doors, sliders, and lanais in seconds.
Insurance Reality
Headlines tell the story: higher deductibles, complex claims, and more denials after major storms.
Structural House Collapse
A Tale of Two Houses. Two homes can sit side by side—one standing, one ruined. Often, collapse begins with a single failed opening.
Interior Wind-Swept Flooding
No lakes, rivers, or streams required.
Our systems help block wind-driven rain before it breaches doors, lanais, and sliders—reducing interior flooding and damage in coastal and inland Florida communities.
Claim Denials & Responsibility
With up to 50% of hurricane claims denied, homeowners are increasingly expected to show they took reasonable steps to protect openings and reduce avoidable water and pressure damage.
Pressure Failure from a Single Breach
SuperMax helps block hurricane winds so your doors never have to. It redirects powerful wind pressures away from doors and overhangs, protecting the home where it matters most.
What Homeowners Are Saying About SuperMax
Real feedback from Florida homeowners who chose an Essential Building–oriented shutter that’s stronger than standard systems—and, in many cases, actually cost less than the “basic” quotes they received.
“After Ian, we wanted something that would let us stay put without feeling reckless. SuperMax is rated stronger than what the neighbors have, and it still ended up cheaper than the builder’s ‘upgrade’ package.”
“We downsized to simplify life, not to spend every storm season worrying about glass. Knowing our shutters were tested like essential facilities—but priced below some ‘regular’ systems—gave us room in the budget for the grandkids’ visits.”
“We compared three companies. The ‘standard’ shutter option was actually more expensive once we added what we needed. SuperMax gave us essential-building style strength and still came in lower overall.”
Hurricane Protection Systems from CHPXL
SuperMax Roll-Down System
Our premier Kevlar-reinforced roll-down shutter. Essential Building–oriented impact performance, engineered for extreme wind pressure and wind-swept flooding on openings up to 384 inches.
EZMax Screen System
A removable strap-and-buckle screen with Category 5–oriented wind and impact performance. Lightweight, secure, and designed to be installed before a storm and removed afterward.
SolarMax Shade & Insect
Transform your garage or lanai into a usable space with year-round sun and insect control. SolarMax is not a storm shutter, but it complements your overall comfort and use of outdoor areas.
Built for Florida’s Gated and 55+ Communities
We specialize in protecting master-planned and 55-plus communities such as Lakewood Ranch and similar developments across Florida.
- Large glass sliders and lanais exposed to wind-swept flooding
- Aging-in-place homeowners with limited evacuation options
- Stay-or-go considerations that include pets and medical needs
- Rising deductibles and high denial rates on hurricane claims
CUSTOM HURRICANE PRODUCTS
is now becoming
Since 2005, these storms have helped forge our products to become hurricane-proven not just Florida Building Code approved..
From Manufacturer to Full Protection Partner
Since 2005, we’ve engineered hurricane protection as Custom Hurricane Products. Today, as CHPXL, we bring that same engineering directly to Florida homeowners—combining factory-direct manufacturing with professional installation for complete, start-to-finish storm protection.
Proven Where Failure Isn’t an Option
Before we ever brought CHPXL systems directly to homeowners, our products were trusted in demanding, essential-facility environments.
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital – SuperMax systems tested and used beyond standard residential criteria, with impact velocities from approximately 80 feet per second (about 54.5 miles per hour) for essential-building requirements.
- MacDill Air Force Base – Screens installed in maintenance hangars where mission-critical aircraft and equipment must be protected.
- Former Governor of Louisiana – Custom-manufactured screens installed to protect a high-profile residence with elevated hurricane exposure.
We’ve performed dozens of witnessed impact tests on our SuperMax system, including signed documentation from vendors and dealers verifying impact velocities—from approximately 80 ft/s (about 54.5 mph)—far beyond typical residential testing at 50 ft/s (about 34.5 mph). These signed SuperMax test panels remain part of our permanent engineering record.
Schedule Your Free CHPXL Home Evaluation
We’ll review your openings, flooding exposure, and pressure risks, then recommend the right combination of SuperMax, EZMax, and SolarMax systems for your home.