French & Double Doors

French & Double Doors in West Palm Beach, FL | Winslow Windows & Doors

French doors bring a room to life. In West Palm Beach, though, they have to do more than look good. They have to hold up under hurricane force wind, driven rain, and flying debris while still opening smoothly every day. That’s the exact problem our French & Double Doors solve. We’re Winslow Windows & Doors, and we’ve been installing impact-rated doors throughout West Palm Beach for years, from El Cid to Flamingo Park to Ibis Golf & Country Club. Paired impact-rated French doors with laminated glass in every lite give you symmetrical sightlines, multi-point locking hardware, and the peace of mind that comes with a Miami-Dade NOA-rated system. Call (561) 660-9539 to talk through your project.

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Product Overview - French & Double Doors

A French door is really two doors that meet in the middle. They swing open from the center, which is what gives them that wide, unobstructed opening that sliders can’t match. Our French & Double Doors use paired impact-rated panels with laminated glass in every lite, so you get the full glass look without a separate shutter or panel to deploy when a storm approaches. That matters in West Palm Beach, where the building code doesn’t give you the option of ignoring wind-borne debris.

The frame is the backbone. We offer aluminum and vinyl, both built to carry the weight of laminated impact glass without sagging at the corners or binding at the strike. The hinges are heavy-duty, the sills are low-profile for easy foot traffic, and the multi-point locking hardware engages at the head, sill, and jamb. When you throw the lever, the door doesn’t just latch. It cinches tight against the weatherstripping at three points, which is why these doors feel so solid when a storm is pressing against them.

Architecturally, French doors work wherever interior space meets exterior space. We see them most often opening from living rooms to patios, dining rooms to pool decks, and primary suites to balconies. In older West Palm Beach neighborhoods like Grandview Heights or Northwood Hills, they’re a natural fit for Mediterranean and Spanish Revival homes that want the historic look without the historic vulnerability. For more contemporary builds, a black frame with clear laminated glass gives a clean, gallery-like profile.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what’s on the table when we quote a French & Double Door system for your West Palm Beach home:

• Frame materials: Aluminum or vinyl, chosen for coastal corrosion resistance and thermal stability.
• Maximum size: Up to 96″ wide total opening, depending on configuration and wind zone.
• Glass options: Laminated impact glass with a PVB interlayer, Low-E insulated glass, tinted glass, clear glass.
• Finish options: White, Almond, Bronze, Black, Tan.
• Locking hardware: Multi-point with engagement at the head, sill, and active door jamb.
• Hinges and track: Heavy-duty stainless steel hinges; low-profile sill for accessibility.
• Compliance: Miami-Dade NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers available per configuration.

Every order is built to your specific rough opening and wind zone. We don’t stock generic sizes and force them into place. The door gets quoted, fabricated, and installed for your actual wall conditions.

Hurricane & Compliance Performance

Laminated Impact Glass - The lites aren’t ordinary glass. They’re built with a PVB (polyvinyl butyral) interlayer that holds the glass in the frame under impact. When debris hits, the glass may crack, but it stays in the opening. That’s the whole point: no breach, no internal pressurization, no roof lift.

Miami-Dade NOA / Florida Product Approval - These doors carry Notice of Acceptance and Florida Product Approval numbers issued per configuration. When your West Palm Beach permit application asks for documentation, we provide the approval numbers for the exact size, frame, and glass combination on your quote. Verify on your specific quote, because approval numbers are configuration-specific.

FBC / HVHZ Compliance - The doors are engineered to Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. West Palm Beach sits squarely inside the HVHZ, which is the strictest wind design standard in the state. No exceptions, no waivers.

TAS 201 / 202 / 203 Testing Context - These are the three test protocols HVHZ-rated products are tested under. TAS 201 is large-missile impact, TAS 202 is cyclic wind-pressure loading, and TAS 203 is forced-entry resistance. Any product claiming HVHZ compliance has to pass all three. Ours do.

Design Pressure for Your Wind Zone - Design pressures are matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100, never higher. We don’t overspec to inflate the price, and we don’t underspec to cut corners. Your zone dictates the rating, and the door gets built to that number.

Energy Performance - Low-E and insulated glass options are available for energy performance. In West Palm Beach, the summer sun is relentless, and a Low-E coating on your French doors cuts solar heat gain while preserving the view.

Color & Glass Options

White and Almond frames are the workhorses of West Palm Beach. They match most exterior trim, they’re easy to keep clean, and they don’t fight with the house. If your home leans Spanish or Mediterranean, Almond is often the better choice because it reads warmer against stucco and barrel tile. A Bronze frame gives you the darker aesthetic without going full black, while Black is the current favorite for modern and transitional homes where the doors are meant to read as architectural lines, not trim. Tan rounds out the palette for homes with beige or travertine exteriors.

Glass choice depends on what the door faces. Clear laminated glass gives you the truest view, which matters when the doors open onto a pool or Intracoastal waterway. Tinted glass cuts glare, which is worth considering for west-facing openings that catch the afternoon sun. Low-E insulated glass adds a layer of thermal performance, and on especially hot exposures, it pays for itself over time. Laminated glass with a PVB interlayer is standard on every lite, because West Palm Beach isn’t a place where you compromise on impact protection.

Installation by Winslow Windows & Doors in West Palm Beach

A door that passes TAS impact testing in a lab can fail in your wall if it’s installed wrong. The NOA rating assumes the frame is set level, plumb, and square, anchored properly to the rough opening, and sealed at the perimeter. If any of those things are off, the system doesn’t perform the way it was tested. That’s why installation matters as much as the product.

Our crew in West Palm Beach starts every job with a pre-install inspection. We verify the rough opening dimensions, check the condition of the subfloor and headers, and identify any rot or settlement before the new door goes in. From there, we set the frame level, plumb, and square. No shim stacks, no take-it-up-with-caulk nonsense. Then we anchor it for the wind load, following AAMA 2400/2410 installation practice.

The perimeter gets sealed with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, followed by interior and exterior sealant and trim. We run a final water test on the assembly before we clean up, because finding a leak before the walls are closed is a lot cheaper than finding one after the first storm. If your West Palm Beach project needs permitting, we’re familiar with the HVHZ submittal requirements and can help you move through that process without surprises.

West Palm Beach has its own character. Coastal exposure means salt air and higher wind zones. Some neighborhoods sit close enough to the ocean that we recommend upgraded hardware finishes. Some older homes have out-of-square openings that need extra care. We account for all of it.

Frequently Asked Questions - French & Double Doors

What wind zone / design pressure is the French & Double Doors rated for?

The design pressure is matched to your specific wind zone in West Palm Beach, up to +/-100, and never higher than your zone requires. We determine the required DP rating based on your exact location, opening size, and exposure category. Call (561) 660-9539 and we’ll pull the numbers for your address.

What is the lead time?

Most French & Double Door orders in West Palm Beach run four to eight weeks from field measurement to delivery, depending on the frame material, glass package, and finish. We’ll give you a firm window when we quote the job, and we don’t start fabrication until the measurements are confirmed on site.

Does it require a Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval submittal for my permit?

Yes. West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County building departments will ask for the NOA or Florida Product Approval documentation that matches your exact door configuration. We provide those numbers with your quote and include them in the permit package. It’s part of the service, not an add-on.

Can I customize the size or configuration?

Yes, within the structural limits of the system. Maximum width is 96 inches total, and you can configure the active and passive panels to suit your traffic pattern. Frame material, finish, glass package, and hardware are all selected per order. What we won’t do is stretch the system past its design pressure rating to fit an oversized opening.

How do I maintain the frame?

Rinse the frame and glass with fresh water every few months, especially if you’re within a mile of the ocean. Salt buildup is the main enemy of any aluminum or vinyl frame in West Palm Beach. Wipe the weatherstripping with a mild soap-and-water solution once a year, and keep the track and hinges clear of sand and debris. If a door ever starts binding, don’t force it. Call us and we’ll take a look. That’s what we’re here for.

Get a Quote - French & Double Doors in West Palm Beach

If you’re considering French or double doors for your West Palm Beach home, the next step is an on-site measurement. We’ll come out, look at your opening, check the exposure, and put together a line-item quote with no pressure and no surprises. Call (561) 660-9539 to schedule your free estimate.

Written by the team at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving West Palm Beach, FL with hurricane-impact windows and doors.