Hurricane Fabric FAQ: Cancún, Playa del Carmen & Tulum

HF México

How much does hurricane protection from HF México cost?

From $1,995 MXN per m², plus VAT, installed. The final price depends on your property and what it needs, and we give it to you in a clear quote. Source

Why is HF México more affordable?

Because we install a single system and work as a virtual store, with no showroom. Those savings show up in the price you pay. Source

Does the fabric stay up all year?

It doesn't need to. It goes up before the storm and is stored afterwards. It takes up little space and can be reused season after season. Source

Can I put the fabric up myself?

Yes. Our team does the initial installation and shows you how to put it up and store it. It is a simple process that requires no construction work. Source

How long does installation take?

It depends on the number of openings and the size of the project. When we quote, we give you a date for measuring and another for installation, and we keep them. Source

What care does the fabric need?

Very little. After using it, rinse it with fresh water, let it dry completely and store it folded in a dry, shaded place. Source

Do you install in hotels and businesses?

Yes. HF México installs hurricane fabric in homes, hotels and businesses. Each project is quoted according to its openings. Source

Do you have higher-end options?

Yes. Besides the base system, upgrades are available for those who need more. Ask about them when you request a quote. Source

Do you have a showroom?

No. HF México is a virtual store. We serve you online and come to your property to measure and install. Source

How do I request a quote?

Fill in the form on this page. Tell us what you want to protect, where your property is and how many windows it has; if you can, send measurements or photos. Source

Understanding the problem

Why is a commercial project usually larger in total?

Larger opening area, and in some cases greater complexity around access, hours, and work phasing. Source

Does protection guarantee a business keeps operating after a hurricane?

No. It reduces a physical vulnerability, but continuity also depends on power, access, staffing, flooding, and other conditions outside the protection system. Source

What documentation should a business keep?

The technical approval, installation instructions, a per-opening inventory, the final proposal, and a deployment protocol. Source

Where do I get an exact figure for my property?

An advisor reviews each property case by case; request it directly through the HF México quote tool instead of estimating from a general reference. Source

Can I multiply every unit by a fixed rate?

You can use unit types and a reference per-square-meter rate for budgeting, but the final contract has to be based on actual measured quantities and site conditions. Source

Is there an automatic volume discount?

Don't assume one. Any efficiency or scale adjustment has to be spelled out in the project's quote, never applied as a blanket rule. Source

Why does it help to define the system during design?

It reduces conflicts with finishes and decorative elements, lets the team coordinate mounting points ahead of time, and improves change control during construction. Source

What documentation should a developer keep?

The approval number, installation documents, the current revision, a per-unit-type inventory, and handover records for each owner. Source

How is quality controlled across many units?

With sample units per type, a kickoff inspection, and periodic checkpoints before repeating a detail across the whole project. Source

What about common areas?

They need their own budget line and a specific operational owner—management or the HOA—after the development is handed over. Source

Comparing options

Does a commercial project always mean a different scope than residential?

Not necessarily. If surface area, access, and installation conditions match, scope per square meter can be the same. Real differences come from logistics, not the label. Source

How do I compare a commercial proposal with a residential one fairly?

Match surface area and scope first, then break out any special logistics as visible line items instead of accepting an unexplained surcharge. Source

Is a higher proposal always better?

Not necessarily either. A higher figure should be explainable through scope, documentation, or real installation complexity. Source

How do I compare offers that come in different formats?

Convert everything to the same area unit, confirm whether installation is included, and build one shared table for certification, exclusions, and warranty. Source

Does wood actually protect against hurricanes?

It can be part of temporary protection if the panel, thickness, anchoring, and installation are well designed. Not every board nailed up haphazardly equals a tested system. Source

Why does FEMA list downsides for wood panels?

Because temporary panels have to be installed and removed every time, need proper storage, and can warp; mounting them on upper floors can also be difficult. Source

Are metal shutters stronger because they are rigid?

Rigidity alone settles nothing. Strength is judged by testing, certification, design pressure, anchors, and the installation method of the specific product. Source

Assessing risks

Can I budget a terrace the same way as a window?

Area works as a scale reference, but a large span needs separate technical validation before scope is defined. Source

What if I have arched windows or other irregular shapes?

They can be budgeted separately using a conservative envelope area, but the final geometry needs validation before the scope is locked in. Source

Does certification guarantee my house won't be damaged?

No. It documents a system's performance and limits; a hurricane can still cause wind, rain, flood, and other damage outside a single layer of protection. Source

Can I rely on a verbal warranty?

If the warranty matters to your decision, get its terms in writing before any deposit changes hands. Source

Do sliding doors count the same as windows?

Yes, and they usually weigh more in the total—one large sliding door can add more square meters than several windows combined. Source

Does insurance replace protection?

No. Insurance transfers part of the financial risk after the event; mitigation aims to reduce the probability or severity of physical damage before it happens. Source

Does HF México eliminate every hurricane risk?

No. Opening protection is one layer of mitigation. Roofing, water intrusion, storm surge, drainage, and an emergency plan all matter too. Source

Why does one broken window cause so much more damage?

It lets wind-driven rain inside and changes the building's internal pressure, on top of exposing contents and finishes to the weather. Source

Was the 61,313 million pesos after Otis residential damage?

No. That was a broad federal aid and recovery plan, not an estimate of home repair costs. The reported $35,000 to $60,000 MXN payments are not the real repair cost either. Source

Does a certified system guarantee my home won't be damaged?

No. It documents performance under specific conditions; hurricane damage depends on far more than the openings. Source

Price

Is protection priced per room?

Not as the main method. It's priced by opening surface area, and the project is organized by zone. Source

What justifies paying more for a proposal?

Real complexity, added scope, technical documentation, service conditions, or specific work — as long as it's identified in writing. Source

Which is worse, paying too much or too little?

Both can be a problem. The goal is a traceable difference tied to a defined, verifiable scope — not simply the highest or lowest number. Source

What should I ask for before accepting a quote?

Ask for the total area, the rate breakdown per square meter, whether installation is included, the technical approval number, exclusions, and terms in writing. Source

Why can two quotes for the same property be so different?

They usually measure different things: area, installation scope, technical documentation, or excluded work conditions. Source

Is the area-based calculation already a final quote?

No. It's a planning reference. The technical site survey confirms substrate, geometry, access, and any condition outside standard scope before the work is finalized. Source

What does it cost to protect a 100 m² home?

No single price exists. In this guide's scenarios, 12 to 24 m² of openings works out to $23,940 to $47,880 MXN with HF México, but your house still has to be measured. Source

What about a 200 or 300 m² home?

At 20 to 40 m² of openings, $39,900 to $79,800 MXN. At 30 to 60 m², $59,850 to $119,700 MXN. Examples, not averages: your real area may fall outside the range. Source

What can raise the final price?

Access, height, substrate, geometry, obstructions, and any condition that requires a configuration other than the standard one. Source

How much does it cost to protect 20 m² of openings?

About $39,900 MXN as a reference, based on HFMexico's 2026 rate of $1,995 MXN per square meter installed. Source

Preparing to buy

What substrates does the installation cover?

Concrete block, poured concrete, and wood-frame structures; the survey confirms the mounting surface falls within that range. Source

Does salt exposure affect the installation?

Yes, for selecting, inspecting, and maintaining exposed components; any adjustment should be justified by a specific condition, not assumed. Source

Can I measure my own openings for an initial reference?

Yes, that's a solid starting point. The final quote should always confirm measurements and installation conditions with a technical site survey. Source

Should I measure just the glass or the full opening?

Measure the full opening. Don't assume a provider only prices the glass pane — let the site survey confirm the exact surface of the finished system. Source

Should I wait for a hurricane forecast before installing?

No. Planning ahead lets you measure, review documentation, and schedule installation in an orderly way, without depending on an emergency. Source

What should I ask for before signing?

Ask for the verifiable approval number, the system's use limitations, and the installation documentation that applies to your property. Source

How do I measure the square meters of my openings?

Multiply width × height for each door or window and add the results; a professional survey then adjusts for overlaps and anchor clearance. Source