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French doors bring something to a home that a single slab door simply can’t: a wide, symmetrical opening that connects indoor comfort to outdoor living. In Palm Beach, where patios, pool decks, and garden views are part of daily life, these paired doors earn their place. At Winslow Windows & Doors, we supply and install impact-rated French and double doors built for Florida’s wind zones, not adapted to them as an afterthought. We’re a Palm Beach-based hurricane-impact window and door specialist, and our crews install these systems level, plumb, and square, following AAMA 2400/2410 practice so the door performs the way its Miami-Dade approval says it will. Call (561) 831-7863 to talk through your project.
Product Overview - French & Double Doors
What separates a Florida-ready French door from a decorative one is engineering that stays invisible. On every unit we sell and install in Palm Beach, each lite carries laminated impact glass with a PVB interlayer. That interlayer holds the glass in the frame if something hits it, which is the fundamental difference between a door that protects your home and one that becomes an opening in a storm. The paired design gives you symmetrical sightlines on both panels, so the view reads clean from inside and out, and multi-point locking hardware anchors the inactive panel at the top, bottom, and center. It’s not just a lock; it’s the difference between a door that flexes under pressure and one that stays put.
Architecturally, these doors work across Palm Beach’s housing stock. On a 1950s ranch in West Palm Beach, a white vinyl double door opens a living room to a screened patio. On a Mediterranean-style home in El Cid or a coastal contemporary in Singer Island, bronze or black aluminum frames hold their own against stucco, stone, and glass. We supply these doors from PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass, configured to your opening size, your wind zone, and your finish preferences. What every build has in common is this: the door is engineered for Florida first.
Technical Specifications
Every French & double door configuration starts with these choices, and our team walks you through each one before a quote is written:
- Frame materials: Aluminum or vinyl. Aluminum carries the slimmer sightlines many Palm Beach homeowners prefer for modern profiles; vinyl offers a lower-maintenance option with solid thermal performance.
- Maximum size: Up to 96 inches wide, depending on configuration and wind-zone requirements.
- Glass options: Laminated impact glass with PVB interlayer, Low-E insulated glass, tinted glass, or clear glass.
- Finish options: White, almond, bronze, black, and tan.
- Compliance documentation: Miami-Dade NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers available per configuration; engineered to Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements.
- Design pressure: Matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100, never higher. Your specific rating is confirmed on your quote, not guessed.
Hurricane & Compliance Performance
Six features define how these French and double doors perform in Palm Beach’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Here’s what actually matters when you’re comparing bids.
- Laminated Impact Glass: Each lite carries a PVB interlayer sandwiched inside the glass. Under impact, the glass may crack, but the interlayer holds the broken pieces in the frame. That stops wind, water, and debris from entering your Palm Beach home after the first hit.
- Miami-Dade NOA / Florida Product Approval: Every configuration carries a Notice of Acceptance and Florida Product Approval number. These are the documents your Palm Beach building department will ask for during permitting. We provide them with your quote so you know exactly what’s being submitted.
- FBC / HVHZ Compliance: These doors are engineered to Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. HVHZ is a stricter standard than the rest of the state, and it applies directly to Palm Beach County. A door rated elsewhere may not meet the bar here.
- TAS 201 / 202 / 203 Testing Context: HVHZ-rated products are tested under the TAS protocol family. TAS 201 covers large-missile impact, TAS 202 covers cyclic wind-pressure loading, and TAS 203 covers forced-entry resistance. That’s the testing context behind the approval numbers, and it’s what separates actual impact doors from marketing language.
- Design Pressure for Your Wind Zone: Design pressures are matched to your specific wind zone, up to +/-100 PSF, never higher. A door that’s overbuilt for your zone costs more without protecting more. We calculate the right rating for your address in Palm Beach, your exposure category, and your opening dimensions.
- Energy Performance: Low-E insulated glass options are available for homeowners who want impact protection plus reduced heat gain. In Palm Beach, west-facing doors bake in the afternoon. Low-E glass makes a real difference in comfort and cooling load without changing the look of the door.
Color & Glass Options
Color is not an afterthought on a French door. The frame is one of the most visible architectural elements on the rear or side elevation of a Palm Beach home, and the finish you pick should match the house, not fight it. White and almond remain the most common choices for coastal Florida homes, especially on traditional or Key West style exteriors. Bronze and black read more contemporary, pairing well with dark window frames, modern landscaping, and the clean-line aesthetic you see across Palm Beach’s newer construction. Tan works on homes with natural stone accents or earth-tone stucco.
Glass selection follows how you use the room. Clear laminated impact glass preserves the truest view, which matters when your doors open to a garden, a pool, or the Intracoastal. Tinted glass cuts glare without going dark, useful for strong afternoon sun. Low-E insulated glass adds a thermal barrier that helps with indoor comfort year-round. Every option keeps the PVB interlayer, so choosing a glass type does not change the impact protection. Our team in Palm Beach matches glass and finish to the home’s orientation and style, then locks it into the quote before ordering.
Installation by Winslow Windows & Doors in Palm Beach
The most perfectly engineered impact door will fail if it’s installed wrong. We have seen it in Palm Beach County more times than we care to count: a homeowner buys an NOA-rated door, and a crew sets it out of level, skips the perimeter seal, and walks away. The first storm season proves the problem. The product approval only holds if the installation follows the product’s evaluation report, which is why installation is a structural part of what we do.
Our process starts with a pre-installation inspection of the rough opening, the existing flashing condition, and the surrounding wall assembly. We measure the opening, check the substrate, and identify any water damage or rot before the new door goes in. Then the frame is set level, plumb, and square, shimmed at the anchor points specified by the manufacturer. We apply AAMA 812 low-expansion foam perimeter sealant around the opening, which fills voids without bowing the frame. The installation follows AAMA 2400/2410 practice for fenestration installation, which covers anchoring, flashing, and air/water management at the perimeter. A final water test confirms the sill and jambs drain properly. Cleanup is part of the job, not a line item.
Palm Beach adds its own considerations. Coastal exposure changes design pressure requirements. HVHZ jurisdictions demand specific permit documentation. We know which paperwork your municipality in Palm Beach County will ask for, and we make sure it accompanies the permit application. That’s the difference between a supplier and a local installer who pulls permits, passes inspections, and stands behind the work.
Frequently Asked Questions - French & Double Doors
Design pressure is matched to your specific wind zone in Palm Beach County, up to +/-100 PSF, never higher. During your free estimate, we calculate the requirement for your address, exposure, and door size, then configure the product to meet it. Call (561) 831-7863 and we will give you the exact number for your opening.
Lead times vary by manufacturer and configuration, but a typical Palm Beach order runs several weeks from signed quote to delivery at our shop. Custom sizes and some finish combinations can push that out further. We confirm the current lead time at the time of quoting so you can plan your project schedule around a real date, not a guess.
Yes, and in most Palm Beach County municipalities it is a standard part of the permit package for impact doors. We provide the NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers specific to your door configuration with your quote. Our team includes the correct documentation in the permit submittal, so your building department has what it needs without back-and-forth.
French and double doors are configurable within the product’s approved size range, up to 96 inches wide. Active panel placement, hinge sides, finish, glass type, and hardware options are all specified at the time of order. We measure your actual opening in Palm Beach, verify clearances, and present the workable configurations before anything is ordered.
Rinse the frame and glass with water every few months to remove salt and debris, and wipe down the tracks and multi-point locking hardware. Keep the weep holes clear so water drains the way the sill was designed. In coastal Palm Beach, salt air accumulates faster than inland, so a quick rinse beats a deep cleaning later. If you notice any change in operation, call (561) 831-7863 before a small issue becomes a replacement.
Get a Quote - French & Double Doors in Palm Beach
If you’re replacing an old patio door or planning new French doors for a Palm Beach renovation, we’ll measure your opening, check your wind zone, and build a quote with the exact configuration, finish, glass, and lead time. No pressure, no vague numbers. Call Winslow Windows & Doors at (561) 831-7863 to schedule your free on-site measurement and get your project started.
Written by the team at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Palm Beach, FL with hurricane-impact windows and doors for over 15 years.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.
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