French & Double Doors

French & Double Doors in Boca Raton, FL | Winslow Windows & Doors

French doors bring something no sliding panel can match: a wide, symmetrical opening that feels architectural rather than mechanical. In Boca Raton, where outdoor living space is part of the house, paired impact-rated French doors from Winslow Windows & Doors let you open an entire wall to the patio without sacrificing storm protection. We install these systems across our PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass lines, matched to your opening and wind zone. If you’re planning a replacement, new construction, or remodeling project in Boca Raton, call (561) 816-5648 to discuss your options and schedule a measurement.

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Product Overview - French & Double Doors

French & Double Doors are paired door panels, hinged at the jambs and meeting in the center, with glass running through each panel from top to bottom. The profile reads clean and classic: symmetrical sightlines, no bulky center post when you want an unobstructed opening, and hardware that engages at multiple points along the frame. In Florida construction, this style shows up on formal entries, great rooms, master suites, and anywhere a client wants a true interior-to-exterior connection.

What separates an impact-rated French door from a decorative one is what happens during a storm. Every lite carries laminated impact glass with a PVB interlayer. That interlayer is the core of the system: when struck by wind-borne debris, the glass may crack, but it stays in the frame, keeping wind and water out of the house. The frame itself is engineered aluminum or vinyl, with reinforced meeting stiles and multi-point locking hardware along the active panel and into the header and sill. The result is a door that locks at several points, not just at the handle, and resists racking under wind load. In Boca Raton’s coastal exposure zones, that engineering matters more than aesthetics, but you do not have to give up either one.

Technical Specifications

We order each French & Double Door system to the opening, the wind zone, and the design pressure that applies to your specific location. Here is what goes into the build:

• Frame materials: Aluminum or vinyl, selected for coastal corrosion resistance and structural stiffness
• Maximum width: Up to 96 inches across the paired opening, depending on configuration and design pressure
• Glass options: Laminated impact glass with PVB interlayer (standard), Low-E insulated glass, tinted glass, clear glass
• Finish options: White, almond, bronze, black, tan
• Locking hardware: Multi-point engagement along the active panel, header, and sill
• Compliance documentation: Miami-Dade NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers available per configuration

Panel configuration, handing, sill profile, and glass package all shift with the specific installation. We quote each job by the measured opening, not by a generic size chart.

Hurricane & Compliance Performance

Laminated Impact Glass
Every lite in the French & Double Doors carries laminated impact glass. The PVB interlayer is the working component: under impact, the glass fractures but the interlayer holds the pieces in the frame, keeping your building envelope sealed during the storm. This is the same glazing principle used in our horizontal roller and sliding window systems across Boca Raton installations.

Miami-Dade NOA / Florida Product Approval
Each configuration carries a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance and Florida Product Approval number. These are issued per configuration, meaning exact panel sizes, glass packages, and hardware setups can shift the applicable number. We verify the specific approval on your quote so permit submittal is clean.

FBC / HVHZ Compliance
The systems are engineered to Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. For Boca Raton homes, which sit within an HVHZ jurisdiction, this means the product matches what the building department expects to see on the permit application. It is not optional labeling; it is the standard the door is built to.

TAS 201 / 202 / 203 Testing Context
HVHZ-rated products are tested under a protocol family that includes TAS 201 for large-missile impact, TAS 202 for cyclic wind-pressure loading, and TAS 203 for forced-entry resistance. These tests simulate repeated wind gusts and debris strikes, not a single event. The door has to hold up through the full cycle.

Design Pressure Matched to Your Wind Zone
Design pressures are matched to your wind zone, up to +/−100, never higher. The rating you actually need depends on the home’s exposure category, mean roof height, and location within Boca Raton, not on a sales brochure number. We calculate this during the measurement visit and order the door to match.

Energy Performance Options
For west-facing openings or rooms with direct afternoon sun, Low-E insulated glass reduces heat transfer into the home. It also helps with glare. Tinted glass is an option for clients who want additional solar control. Both can be combined with the laminated impact layer, so you are not choosing between storm protection and energy performance.

Color & Glass Options

Finish selection in Boca Raton is not purely aesthetic, it is about how the door sits against the home’s architecture and how the finish withstands coastal salt air. White and almond frames read clean and bright against Mediterranean and Spanish-influenced elevations. Bronze and black create defined sightlines on modern coastal homes and work well with dark window schedules. Tan is the choice when the door needs to settle into a neutral stucco or stone palette without drawing attention to itself.

On glass, the default for impact-rated French doors is laminated clear glass. It preserves the view and delivers the storm performance the code requires. Low-E insulated glass adds an energy-performance layer for rooms that catch heavy sun, and tinted glass dials down brightness in exposed western-facing openings. The glass package you choose affects both the door’s daily feel and its energy behavior, so we walk through the trade-offs during quoting.

Installation by Winslow Windows & Doors in Boca Raton

A hurricane-rated French door is only as good as the opening it sits in. We have seen failed installations where the product was rated and approved, but the perimeter was left with gaps, the frame was out of square, or the sill pan was not properly detailed. That door will leak, bind, or fail an inspection in Boca Raton, and the NOA approval will not save it. The installation practice we follow adheres to AAMA 2400/2410 standards and uses AAMA 812 low-expansion foam perimeter sealant at the rough opening.

Our process starts with a pre-install inspection. We measure the opening, check the condition of the rough framing, and identify any structural issues before ordering. On installation day, we set the frame level, plumb, and square, shim it properly, and anchor it per the product’s approved installation method. The perimeter is sealed with AAMA 812 foam, which fills the gap and resists water intrusion without distorting the frame. After the panels are hung and the hardware adjusted, we run a water test on the sill and perimeter, then clean the glass and hardware and walk the door with you before we leave.

Boca Raton permitting requires the right product approval number on the submittal, and the installer’s work has to pass the same HVHZ standards the product was tested to. We know what Boca Raton building officials look for, and we quote accordingly.

Frequently Asked Questions - French & Double Doors

What wind zone or design pressure is the French & Double Doors rated for?
The design pressure is matched to your specific wind zone, up to +/−100, never higher. The exact rating for your Boca Raton home depends on exposure category, roof height, and opening location. We calculate this during the measurement visit and document it on your quote. Call (561) 816-5648 to schedule a measurement.

What is the lead time on French & Double Doors?
Lead time varies by manufacturer, glass package, and finish. Impact-rated configurations are built to order, not pulled from stock. We confirm current lead times when you quote, and we order the door only after verifying your final measurements and approval numbers.

Does my Boca Raton permit require a Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval submittal?
Yes. Boca Raton sits in a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone jurisdiction, and the building department expects the Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval documentation for the specific configuration you are installing. We provide the correct approval numbers with your quote and submittal package.

Can I customize the size or configuration of the doors?
Within the approved size range, yes. Paired openings go up to 96 inches wide, and handing, swing direction, glass package, and finish are all selectable. The approval documentation is configuration-specific, so we verify that your chosen combination carries the correct NOA before ordering.

How do I maintain the French & Double Door frame and hardware?
Wash the frames with mild soap and water, rinse the sill track if you have a flush or raised sill, and keep the multi-point locking hardware wiped clean. Avoid harsh solvents on the finish. We review care details specific to your frame material and finish at installation, and we are a phone call away if hardware adjustment is ever needed.

Get a Quote - French & Double Doors in Boca Raton

If you are planning a door replacement or new build in Boca Raton, start with a measurement and a written quote. We will verify your wind zone, match the right product to your opening, and walk you through the approval documentation. Call (561) 816-5648 to schedule your free on-site measurement and get exact project pricing.

Written by the team at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Boca Raton, FL.