French patio doors with the light, the views, and the elegance — built on laminated impact glass and reinforced frames rated for Florida hurricanes, permitted and installed by a CGC-licensed Orlando crew.
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French doors are the classic way to open a living room, primary suite, or lanai to the backyard — two full-glass panels, wide daylight, and a real sense of indoor-outdoor living. In Central Florida, they're also a lot of glass on the most exposed side of the house. Hurricane French doors keep the look and remove the worry: laminated impact glass bonded to hold together under wind-borne debris, set in reinforced frames anchored to the structure.
We install impact French doors on patios, lanais, and pool areas across the Orlando metro as part of our full impact door lineup, and every project is permitted, inspected to Florida Building Code, and documented for your insurance file.
The hurricane rating protects you a few days a year. The rest of the time, these doors simply make the back of the house better — a true double-wide passage to the lanai, pool deck, or patio, with hardware and seals built for Florida living every day.
Locking points along the full height of each panel pull the doors tight into the frame — better sealing, better security than a single latch.
Low-E and gray-tint impact glass let the daylight pour in while cutting the solar heat gain that drives Orlando cooling bills.
The laminated interlayer dampens outside noise, so pool pumps, lawn crews, and traffic stay outside where they belong.
Double weather stripping and proper sill pans keep wind-driven rain out of the room — a common failure point on older French doors.
Impact-rated openings are a selling point Florida buyers actively look for — protection they don't have to install themselves.
We pull the City of Orlando or Orange County permit, pass the inspection, and hand you the wind-mitigation documentation for your insurer.
Out-swing French doors generally perform better in hurricane zones, because storm pressure pushes the panels tighter against the frame instead of against the latch. That's why the Eco-Guard™ French door line we install — Series 600, 650, 850, and 950 by Eco Window Systems — is engineered around out-swing configurations. In-swing is still available where clearance or layout calls for it — we'll walk you through both at the measure.
Panels seal against the frame under positive wind pressure — the stronger choice for exposed patios and pool decks, and the backbone of the Eco-Guard™ line. Series 600, 650, 850, and 950 are all built around this configuration.
Opens into the room for tight patios, walkways, and screen enclosures. Fully impact-rated with multi-point hardware; we'll tell you plainly if your opening favors out-swing instead.
Every series pairs heavy-gauge T6 aluminum framing with dual-point locking hardware that pulls both panels tight into the frame, and carries Florida Product Approval for large- and small-missile impact. Learn more about the manufacturer behind the line on our Eco Window Systems page.
Every glass option is laminated and impact-rated, and every frame comes in factory White or Bronze — durable coatings on heavy-gauge aluminum that match Florida exteriors. Bronze is the finish you'll see throughout our real project gallery, including the before-and-after below.
Maximum view and daylight — the pick when the backyard is the point.
Cut glare and solar heat on west-facing patios without giving up the view.
Privacy for pool baths and bedrooms, built into the laminated impact unit itself.
Two factory finishes on heavy-gauge aluminum, with hardware styles to match.
Drag the slider — a standard glass double door upgraded to a signature frosted-glass impact double door on an Orlando home.
Impact DoorImpact Signature.
Standard DoorStandard Entry.Both are available hurricane-rated with the same laminated-glass protection, so layout and style decide it — here's the honest breakdown.
Replacing an old door of either kind? Start with impact door replacement — we compare both styles side by side at your free in-home measure.
Two panels, one permit, and nothing due at signing — approval takes minutes, and the first payment doesn't come for two years.
5764 S Semoran Blvd, Building E, Suite 101
Orlando, FL 32822
Mon–Fri 8–6 · Sat 9–2
"Great experience with American Impact Windows! The installation was smooth, the crew was professional, and the windows look fantastic. Special thanks to John for his excellent communication and support throughout the process. Highly recommend!"
"We are extremely happy with our new impact windows from American Impact Windows. Great communication, quality work, and the entire process was handled professionally from start to finish."
"American Impact Windows did an excellent job on my windows. Thanks to Ido and everyone involved, everything came out perfect. Highly recommend."
Impact-rated French doors are. The concern with a traditional French door is the amount of glass and the meeting point between the two panels — both weak spots in a storm. Hurricane French doors solve this with laminated impact glass that stays bonded when struck, reinforced frames anchored to the structure, and multi-point locks that hold the panels tight under pressure. Units are tested to Florida wind-load and debris-impact standards, so you get the classic look with real, code-verified protection.
In hurricane zones, out-swing usually wins on performance: when storm winds push against the doors, the panels press tighter into the frame instead of straining against the latch, which is why our Eco-Guard™ outswing line is built that way. Out-swing also frees up interior floor space. In-swing makes sense when a tight patio, walkway, or screen enclosure leaves no room for panels to swing outward. We'll measure your opening and recommend honestly — both configurations are available fully impact-rated.
Choose French doors if you want the full opening clear for entertaining and a classic architectural look; choose a slider if floor space is tight or you want the widest continuous glass wall. Sliders never protrude into the room, while French doors give you a true double-wide passage. Both are available hurricane-rated with laminated impact glass, so protection isn't the deciding factor — layout and style are. We install both and can compare them side by side at your free in-home measure.
Yes. Frosted, gray-tint, and decorative glass options are built into the laminated impact unit itself, so the finished door carries the full hurricane rating — the decorative layer doesn't compromise the protection. Frosted glass is popular for French doors on pool baths and bedrooms where privacy matters, while gray tint cuts glare on west-facing patios. Clear laminated glass remains the pick when the view is the point. Every combination we install is code-rated and documented in your permit file.
The main factors are size and configuration (a standard two-panel unit costs less than French doors flanked by sidelites), glass package (clear, tinted, frosted, or decorative, with Low-E options), finish and hardware, and the condition of the existing opening — hidden rot or out-of-square framing gets corrected during install. Permit and inspection are included in every quote. Because openings vary so much, we price after a free in-home measure, and $0-down financing lets you spread the investment over time.
Open the back of the house the classic way — two panels, full passage, real protection. We bring samples of the glass and finishes to your free measure, confirm out-swing or in-swing for your layout, and put the whole project on paper before you commit to anything.
Takes 60 seconds. No pressure, no obligation.
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