You’ll find the perfect exterior door to complement the style of your home with our impact front entry doors. These doors are available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, materials, and colors. The design of your front entry door can dramatically influence your home’s appearance and ambiance, especially with features like sidelights, or other decorative glass features such as a transom. Fiberglass entry doors add light into the house and make the space more aesthetic. The configurations of the lower entry doors may provide glass with transparent decorative glass or blinds indoors.
Why You Should Choose an Impact Entry Door
Front entry doors are one of the most prominent aesthetic features of a home. Both beautiful and bold, they leave a memorable first impression. Impact entry doors should be highly durable to withstand the various elements they encounter daily. Installing a new front entry door automatically enhances your home’s value and curb appeal.
All of our exterior doors can be pre-hung by the manufacturer, ensuring a precise fit during installation with no on-site assembly required. This helps reduce construction time and lowers project costs. We proudly serve Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, and Broward in Florida.
Note: The state has certain restrictions and code on custom entry doors. Our expert sales advisor will guide you through the necessary steps to seek approval.
What Is the Difference in the Glass?
Our specially designed impact windows and doors are fitted with impact glass, which consists of a strong laminated interlayer bonded between two panes of annealed, heat-strengthened, or tempered glass. When struck by a forceful object, the glass resists shattering. While impact glass may crack upon impact, it remains in one piece, preventing the forces of nature from entering your home.
Front Entry Doors Improve the Appeal of Your Home
Replacing the front door can significantly influence both the curb appeal and the design of the entrance or foyer of your house. Several styles of front entry doors are available, and each adds a unique appearance to your house. The arrangement you choose, such as a single door, double doors, or additional features like sidelights, transoms, or exterior lamps, should reflect the style and functionality you prefer. Here are some common front door settings and options.
When selecting a Pella entry door, consider how much natural light you want to let in and the level of protection you need. Glass entry doors in 1⁄4 view, 1⁄2 light, and full light are generally open. Each design lets varying sunshine rates into the home and has a different style effect.
For door glass, there is a range of choices, including plastic glass, stained glass, and beveled glass. Decorative glass patterns can contribute to confidentiality and still permit visible light into the home. The decorative options in Pella include single types of glass.
If you want to make a bold statement and create a grand entrance, double doors are an excellent choice. Double doors can create a larger opening to accommodate spacious furnishings on a practical level. A transom can have even more impact on double doors on wood, fiberglass, or steel, whether with or without glass.
What Is the Best Material for an Exterior Front Door?
You can choose a modern front door using multiple material options. Blanket glass, which can mimic wood or other materials, is a versatile choice and highly durable.
Wood has both a modern and a conventional natural appeal. Although masonite front doors usually require more maintenance, doors made from cowberry or walnut can provide a beautiful appearance without combining other materials.
Finally, there are steel or iron entry doors. Typically lower than fiberglass or wood, it is a cost-effective and highly personalized option for your home. However, the stain can be dented or scratched more easily than fiberglass or wood in case of menards entry doors. Depending on the temperature, the surface may feel warm or cool to the touch.
FAQ
Impact entry doors feature laminated glass with a strong interlayer bonded between two panes of tempered or heat-strengthened glass. When struck by debris during a hurricane, the glass may crack but stays intact as one piece, preventing wind and water intrusion. The door frame and hardware are also reinforced to meet Florida’s stringent building codes for High-Velocity Hurricane Zones in Palm Beach County and Broward County.
Fiberglass is the most popular choice for South Florida impact entry doors because it resists warping, cracking, and moisture damage in humid climates while requiring minimal maintenance. Wood offers timeless beauty but needs more upkeep. Steel provides excellent security and affordability, but can dent and may feel hot or cold to the touch. STS Impact Windows & Doors carries all three options and can help you choose based on your style, budget, and maintenance preferences.
Yes, impact entry doors come in a wide variety of configurations, including single doors, double doors, sidelights, and transoms. Glass options range from full-light to partial-light designs, with decorative choices like beveled, textured, or frosted glass for added privacy while still allowing natural light. Note that Florida has specific code requirements for custom entry doors. Our sales team will guide you through the approval process.
Absolutely. A new impact entry door enhances curb appeal, improves energy efficiency, and provides documented hurricane protection, all factors that increase resale value. Many Florida homebuyers specifically look for impact-rated doors and windows. Additionally, you may qualify for homeowners’ insurance discounts after installation, adding ongoing savings to the upfront investment.
All exterior doors from STS can be pre-hung by the manufacturer for a precise fit, reducing on-site assembly, construction time, and project costs. Our licensed contractors handle permitting and installation to ensure full code compliance. STS offers an industry-leading 3-year installation warranty backed by manufacturer warranties on materials, giving you long-term peace of mind.
All exterior doors from STS can be pre-hung by the manufacturer for a precise fit, reducing on-site assembly, construction time, and project costs. Our licensed contractors handle permitting and installation to ensure full code compliance. STS offers an industry-leading 3-year installation warranty backed by manufacturer warranties on materials, giving you long-term peace of mind.
Absolutely. A new impact entry door enhances curb appeal, improves energy efficiency, and provides documented hurricane protection, all factors that increase resale value. Many Florida homebuyers specifically look for impact-rated doors and windows. Additionally, you may qualify for homeowners’ insurance discounts after installation, adding ongoing savings to the upfront investment.
Yes, impact entry doors come in a wide variety of configurations, including single doors, double doors, sidelights, and transoms. Glass options range from full-light to partial-light designs, with decorative choices like beveled, textured, or frosted glass for added privacy while still allowing natural light. Note that Florida has specific code requirements for custom entry doors. Our sales team will guide you through the approval process.
Fiberglass is the most popular choice for South Florida impact entry doors because it resists warping, cracking, and moisture damage in humid climates while requiring minimal maintenance. Wood offers timeless beauty but needs more upkeep. Steel provides excellent security and affordability, but can dent and may feel hot or cold to the touch. STS Impact Windows & Doors carries all three options and can help you choose based on your style, budget, and maintenance preferences.
Impact entry doors feature laminated glass with a strong interlayer bonded between two panes of tempered or heat-strengthened glass. When struck by debris during a hurricane, the glass may crack but stays intact as one piece, preventing wind and water intrusion. The door frame and hardware are also reinforced to meet Florida’s stringent building codes for High-Velocity Hurricane Zones in Palm Beach County and Broward County.
