Finding the perfect impact french door for your Florida home has never been easier. Choose from our wide selection of styles, colors, brands, designs, and layouts. When you hear the words “French door,” a specific image probably comes to mind: a door with large glass panels, often divided into smaller sections called window grids or divided lites. More than just a point of entry or exit, these doors are an attractive way to fill your home with natural light while adding charm and elegance.
We offer impact French doors in both in-swing and out-swing options. In Florida’s Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, and Broward County, French doors are typically out-swinging. When selecting doors for your home, be sure to plan extra space for the door swing. Unlike pocket doors or sliding glass doors, these doors require additional room to operate. Measure the width of the door and lay out a radius around the pivot point on both sides of the jamb to determine how much space you’ll need.
Variations You Can Choose From
Design options include window style, glass type, frame material, color, and size. We offer standard french doors that fit typical door openings, as well as custom options to accommodate unique or older spaces.
- Single or double doors, with or without sidelites, available
- Full-frame or narrow-frame sidelites
- Concealed 2-point locking system for added security
- Uses industry-standard hardware for handles and deadbolts
- Privacy glass available
- No screens
- Colonial grids available upon request
- Multi-point locks available
Are Impact French Doors Secure Against Break-Ins?
Not only does the strength of our glass protect you from hurricanes, but it also makes burglaries much more difficult. Our impact windows, with their two layers of glass and interlayer, help prevent break-ins.
Where Can You Place French Doors?
Both interior and exterior French doors are commonly used to divide spaces. French closet doors are convenient for areas where privacy is desired while maintaining a visual connection between two rooms. Exterior french doors often open onto a deck or patio and can be paired with a door frame for display purposes. Interior french doors are typically placed between the dining room and kitchen or living room. Curtains or shutters can be added for additional privacy and protection, much like an exterior window. The most popular style features divided-glass panes or comes as prehung French doors.
You can also purchase french doors from Home Depot to fit your home, whether it’s traditional, modern, rustic, or shabby chic. One difference between a standard French patio door and a French door is the thickness of the lower track. French closet doors are generally wider at the top and bottom, giving them a distinct appearance. Modern designs with screens may not require grids to maintain the classic French door look.
Are Impact French Doors Energy-Efficient?
Energy efficiency is another key feature of these windows and doors, whether they are Andersen french doors or Home Depot french doors. Both are manufactured with dual-pane glass suitable for the local climate. In colder environments, additional glass can be added to French sliding doors to improve insulation, helping retain heat. In hotter climates, proper glazing helps reduce energy loss from air conditioning. Older patio doors, by contrast, can be leaky and inefficient, making it harder to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature.
Add the Charm Your Home Deserves
Impact french doors are an excellent way to add charm, elegance, and class to your home, which is why they are so popular today. A common design approach is to create a beautiful pathway through the garden at the back of the house, while using the doors to frame a stunning view and bring the outdoors in.
FAQ
In Florida, including Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, and Broward County, impact French doors are required to swing outward to meet hurricane building codes. Outward-swinging doors provide better resistance against wind pressure during storms because the wind pushes the door against the frame rather than into the home. STS offers both in-swing and out-swing options, and our specialists will ensure your installation meets all local code requirements.
Yes, impact French doors provide excellent security. The laminated glass features two layers of glass with a strong interlayer that holds together even when struck, making it extremely difficult for intruders to break through. STS offers additional security features, including concealed 2-point locking systems, multi-point locks, and industry-standard deadbolts. When properly installed, impact French doors are as secure as, or more secure than, standard entry doors.
STS Impact Windows & Doors offers extensive customization for impact French doors, including single or double door configurations with or without sidelights, full-frame or narrow-frame sidelights, multiple glass types including privacy glass, various frame materials and colors, and optional colonial grids. We carry both standard sizes for typical openings and custom options for unique or older homes with non-standard dimensions.
French doors require clearance space equal to the width of each door panel in front of or behind the opening (depending on swing direction), plus room for foot traffic. Sliding glass doors need no swing clearance because they glide parallel to the wall. If space is limited, sliding doors may be more practical. During your free consultation, an STS specialist will help you measure and plan the ideal door configuration for your room layout.
Yes, impact French doors from STS are manufactured with dual-pane insulated glass designed for Florida’s hot, humid climate. The laminated glass and tight-sealing frames reduce heat transfer and air infiltration, helping maintain comfortable indoor temperatures and lowering cooling costs. Unlike older patio doors that can be drafty and inefficient, modern impact French doors provide both hurricane protection and improved energy performance.
