French & Double Doors

French & Double Doors in Riviera Beach, FL | TruePane Windows & Doors

French and double doors are the architectural moment of a Florida home, the wide opening that connects a living room to a lanai, a primary suite to a morning coffee patio, or a dining room to a waterfront breeze. In Riviera Beach, that opening also has to stand up to a hurricane. TruePane Windows & Doors has installed impact-rated French and double doors throughout Riviera Beach for years, and we treat every opening as a structural system, not just a door swap. If you’re pricing paired impact doors for your home, call (786) 829-6722 and our team will walk you through configurations, glass packages, and a written quote.

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Product Overview - French & Double Doors

Our Impact Series French and double doors are paired door panels with laminated glass in every lite. That last part matters. Older French doors put a single pane of unprotected glass in each divided section, which reads beautifully and fails instantly under impact. These doors use laminated impact glass in the full visible panel, so the symmetrical sightlines stay clean while the glass itself carries a PVB interlayer that holds the panel together when struck. The configuration works for interior-to-exterior openings where you want the traditional divided-light look without sacrificing the protection Riviera Beach wind zones require.

Multi-point locking hardware runs through the active panel into the head and sill, which does two things. It secures the door at several points instead of one center latch, and it pulls the weatherstripping tight around the full perimeter. That matters on the coast, where wind-driven rain tests every seam. The frames are extruded aluminum or vinyl, both with reinforced meeting rails where the two panels close against each other. We see these doors most often on rear elevations facing the water, pool decks, and courtyard entries, anywhere a homeowner wants a wide opening with real character. TruePane installs them across our PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass lines, so the quote you get reflects the right frame and glass combination for your specific opening, not a one-size product we push on every job.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what the Impact Series French and double doors offer, in plain terms. If a configuration isn’t listed, ask us. Most sizes and panel layouts are buildable, it depends on engineering.

• Frame materials: Extruded aluminum or vinyl, both with multi-chamber profiles for stiffness and thermal break options where specified.
• Maximum size: Up to 96 inches wide across the paired opening, height varies by configuration and wind zone.
• Glass options: Laminated impact glass with PVB interlayer, Low-E insulated glass, tinted glass, clear glass. Laminated is standard for impact; Low-E and tint are performance upgrades.
• Finish options: White, almond, bronze, black, tan. Powder-coated or factory-finished, not site painted.
• Hardware: Multi-point locking system on the active panel, flush bolts on the secondary panel, adjustable hinges for long-term alignment.
• Sill options: Low-profile ADA-friendly and standard raised sills depending on threshold requirement.

Design pressures are matched to your Riviera Beach wind zone, up to +/-100, never higher. We don’t sell a higher DP than your site needs, and we don’t under-spec it either. The engineering either works for your opening or it doesn’t.

Hurricane & Compliance Performance

Any impact door in Florida lives or dies by its paperwork and its tested performance. Here’s what this product carries and what it means in practical terms.

Laminated Impact Glass
Each lite uses a PVB (polyvinyl butyral) interlayer bonded between two panes of glass. When impact occurs, the glass fractures but the interlayer holds the fragments in the frame. You get the traditional French door look with glazing that maintains the building envelope under storm conditions.

Miami-Dade NOA / Florida Product Approval
These doors carry Miami-Dade NOA (Notice of Acceptance) and Florida Product Approval numbers, issued per configuration. The specific approval number appears on your quote for your exact size, glass, and frame combination. That’s the document your permit reviewer in Riviera Beach will ask for.

FBC / HVHZ Compliance
Engineered to Florida Building Code (FBC) High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) requirements, where Riviera Beach sits. HVHZ is the strictest wind standard in the state. A door that passes HVHZ testing has proven it can take the cyclic pressures a hurricane delivers over hours, not just a single gust.

TAS 201 / 202 / 203 Testing Context
These are the three protocols HVHZ-rated products get tested under. TAS 201 is large-missile impact, a lumber projectile fired at the glass and frame at speed. TAS 202 is cyclic wind-pressure loading, the repeated push-pull of a storm’s outer wall. TAS 203 is forced-entry resistance after impact, which matters for security as well as code. This is the test family behind the approval, not a marketing badge.

Design Pressure for Your Wind Zone
Design pressures are matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100, never higher. We review your exact site elevation and wind load during the quoting phase. You get the DP rating your opening requires, and we never pad it because the math is the math.

Energy Performance
Low-E and insulated glass options are available on these doors. That means you can pair impact code compliance with solar control for western-facing openings or insulated lites for conditioned spaces. Clear laminated glass is still an option if maximum light transmission matters more than thermal performance.

Color & Glass Options

The five finish options cover most of what we see in Riviera Beach. White and almond read clean and traditional on coastal cottages and ranch styles. Bronze and black have a stronger architectural line, popular on Mediterranean and contemporary elevations with darker window packages. Tan bridges the two, good on homes with beige stucco or tile accents that would fight a stark white frame. Powder-coated aluminum holds up better against salt air than site-applied paint, and that matters within a few miles of the Intracoastal.

Glass selection comes down to exposure and intent. Clear laminated gives you the truest light and color to the outside, which matters when the doors face a pool or garden you want to see clearly. Tinted glass cuts glare on south and west-facing openings that get afternoon sun. Low-E insulated glass is the choice for conditioned interiors or any room where the doors stay closed with AC running most of the year. Laminated impact glass is in every panel regardless, the PVB layer is what makes the system impact-rated in the first place.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Riviera Beach

An impact-rated French door is only as good as its installation. The NOA and product approval testing assumes the frame is set level, plumb, and square, anchored per the manufacturer’s approved installation method, and sealed to prevent water intrusion. When a door gets slapped into an opening that’s out of plane or undersized, the multi-point hardware binds, the weatherstripping won’t seat, and the panel flexes in ways the engineering never anticipated. That’s how you end up with a door that passes inspection on paper and leaks in the first real storm.

Our installation process in Riviera Beach starts with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening, existing flashing, and masonry condition. We check the opening dimensions against the approved submittal before the door arrives. The frame gets set level, plumb, and square, shimmed at the anchor points, and mechanically fastened to the structure. We install per AAMA 2400/2410 practice and seal the perimeter with AAMA 812-compliant low-expansion foam and sealant, which gives you a continuous air and water barrier at the frame-to-wall connection. The active panel gets adjusted so the multi-point lock throws cleanly without force, and we water-test the sill to confirm drainage works. Cleanup is standard, and we walk the permitting process with you so the HVHZ product submittal and inspection clear without back-and-forth.

Riviera Beach has specific coastal exposure considerations depending on how close you are to the water. Wind zone and exposure category drive the design pressure you need, and proximity to the coast affects finish longevity and glass coating recommendations. We account for all of that on the front end, so the quote reflects the right product for your address, not a generic Florida door.

Frequently Asked Questions - French & Double Doors

What wind zone or design pressure is the French & Double Doors rated for?
Design pressures are matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100, never higher. We confirm your exact DP requirement based on your Riviera Beach address and opening size during the quote process. Call (786) 829-6722 and we’ll check what your specific opening needs.

What is the lead time for the French & Double Doors?
Lead times vary by manufacturer and configuration. PGT, CGI, and our other lines each have their own current build schedules, and custom sizes take longer than stock panels. When you tell us your rough opening and preferred glass, we’ll give you the current delivery window before you sign anything. Call (786) 829-6722 for current availability.

Does it require a Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval submittal for my permit?
Yes. Your specific size and configuration carries a Miami-Dade NOA and Florida Product Approval number that gets submitted with your permit application. We provide the approval documents as part of the job, and we’ll flag any configuration that needs additional engineering before you apply. Call (786) 829-6722 and we’ll review your permit requirements.

Can I customize the size or configuration of the French & Double Doors?
To a point. The paired opening goes up to 96 inches wide, and within that you can adjust panel widths, choose active door swing direction, and customize glass and finish. Every configuration has to pass engineering review for its design pressure, so some extreme ratios don’t make it through. Call (786) 829-6722 with your rough opening measurements and we’ll tell you what works.

How do I maintain the French & Double Doors frame?
Wash the frames twice a year with mild soap and water, keep the track and sill drains clear of sand and debris, and lubricate hinges and locking points annually. In Riviera Beach, salt air builds up on exterior surfaces, and a quick rinse after storms keeps powder coat from clouding. If the door ever needs adjustment, call us rather than forcing the hardware. Call (786) 829-6722 if you need a service visit.

Get a Quote - French & Double Doors in Riviera Beach

If you’re planning French or double doors for your Riviera Beach home, start with a measurement and a real price. We’ll review your opening, confirm your wind zone and DP requirements, and price the configuration with the glass and finish you actually want. Questions first, no pressure. Call (786) 829-6722 to schedule your free on-site measurement and get a written, line-item quote.

Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Riviera Beach, FL and surrounding coastal communities.