French & Double Doors

French & Double Doors in Hollywood, FL | TruePane Windows & Doors

French and double doors are among the most requested opening styles we install across Hollywood, FL. These paired impact-rated doors give you symmetrical sightlines, real glass in every lite, and a multi-point locking system that feels solid when you close it. We’ve installed them in Hollywood Lakes, Emerald Hills, and downtown condos where owners want light, access to a patio or balcony, and a door that meets Florida’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone code. TruePane Windows & Doors supplies and installs French and double impact doors through our PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass lines. Call (863) 334-2933 to talk through your opening.

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Product Overview - French & Double Doors

French and double doors are a paired-door system, typically hinged at the side jambs and meeting at the center. On paper that sounds simple. In a Hollywood, FL home, the engineering behind the door matters more than the look. Laminated impact glass sits in every lite, not just the lower panels. The PVB interlayer is what keeps the glass in the frame if debris hits. That’s the difference between a decorative French door and one that’s rated for a hurricane zone.

Architecturally, these doors work where you want a wide, open transition from inside to outside: a living room to a covered lanai, a primary bedroom to a balcony, a dining room to a pool deck. Because both panels swing, the full opening clears when you want it. Because the hardware is multi-point, the closed door locks at the top, bottom, and center, not just a single latch.

We offer these impact French and double doors in aluminum and vinyl frames. Aluminum gives you narrower sightlines and a more modern profile. Vinyl gives you thermal performance and a softer look. Maximum width runs up to 96 inches, which covers most standard double-door rough openings we see in Hollywood homes built from the 1960s through today. If your opening is wider, we’ll talk through your options honestly during the estimate. Call (863) 334-2933 and we’ll measure it.

Technical Specifications

Here’s what the French and double impact doors we install in Hollywood, FL are built from, sized to, and finished with. These specs come from the configurations we order most often. Your specific quote will list the exact NOA or Florida Product Approval number tied to your size and glass package.

• Frame materials: Aluminum or vinyl, both engineered for impact-rated glazing.
• Maximum size: Up to 96 inches wide for a paired-door system.
• Glass options: Laminated impact glass with a PVB interlayer, Low-E insulated glass, tinted glass, or clear glass.
• Finish options: White, almond, bronze, black, and tan.
• Hardware: Multi-point locking hardware, standard on every paired system we quote.
• Sightlines: Symmetrical across both panels, with laminated glass in every lite.
• Design pressure: Matched to your Hollywood wind zone, up to +/-100. We never spec a higher pressure rating than your location requires.

Hurricane & Compliance Performance

These six features define what this French and double door is tested to do and how it’s documented for a Hollywood, FL permit.

Laminated Impact Glass
Every lite carries a PVB, or polyvinyl butyral, interlayer bonded between two sheets of glass. Under a large-missile impact, the glass may fracture, but the interlayer holds the broken pieces in the frame. That keeps wind, water, and debris outside the home.

Miami-Dade NOA / Florida Product Approval
Each door configuration carries a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance and a Florida Product Approval number. These are issued per configuration, meaning your specific size, glass, and frame combination has its own documentation. You’ll see that number on your quote and in your permit submittal.

FBC/HVHZ Compliance
The door is engineered to Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. That’s the stricter standard that governs Broward County and Hollywood, FL. When we prepare your quote, we match the product to the wind zone your address falls in.

TAS 201, 202, and 203 Testing Context
HVHZ-rated products are tested under a specific protocol family. TAS 201 covers large-missile impact, TAS 202 covers cyclic wind-pressure loading, and TAS 203 covers forced-entry resistance. A door that carries NOA documentation has passed or been engineered around these test standards in a controlled lab setting, not a backyard demo.

Design Pressure for Your Wind Zone
We match design pressure to your Hollywood wind zone, up to +/-100, and we never push higher. Overspecing a door sounds impressive but adds cost and frame weight with no real-world benefit. The right rating is the one your permit requires.

Energy Performance
Low-E and insulated glass options are available. If your French doors face east or west in Hollywood, afternoon sun is the real concern. Low-E glass cuts that solar gain while still giving you the visibility and open feel you wanted from a paired door.

Color & Glass Options

Hollywood, FL architecture runs from 1950s ranches to Mediterranean revival and modern coastal homes. The finish you choose should sit comfortably next to your stucco, trim, and existing window frames.

White is the most common choice for older Hollywood homes with white trim. Almond and tan work well on Mediterranean-style stucco, where a softer contrast feels right. Bronze and black read more contemporary and pair well with darker roof lines or modern landscaping. All five finishes, white, almond, bronze, black, and tan, are available in both aluminum and vinyl.

For glass, the base option is clear laminated impact glass. It gives you the most natural light and the truest view through to your yard or balcony. Tinted glass adds solar control and a bit of privacy during the day. Low-E insulated glass is the pick for openings that get direct sun or for air-conditioned rooms where you want to hold temperature. We’ll walk you through the trade-offs in your estimate, including what each configuration does to your approval number and lead time. Call (863) 334-2933 to start that conversation.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Hollywood

An impact-rated French or double door only performs if the installation is done correctly. The NOA documentation covers the door as a tested assembly. The moment the installer sets the frame out of square, shims it wrong, or seals the perimeter incorrectly, that tested assembly is compromised. We’ve seen it happen in Hollywood homes where a previous “deal” install left a door that leaked or bound at the center stile.

TruePane Windows & Doors installs every paired door following AAMA 2400 and AAMA 2410 standards. That means the opening gets inspected before we pull the old door. We check the rough opening dimensions, the condition of the buck or jamb framing, and any existing water damage. Then we set the door level, plumb, and square before anchoring the frame. The perimeter gets AAMA 812 low-expansion foam sealant, which seals without distorting the frame. We finish with a water test on the sill and threshold, then clean the job site.

Hollywood brings specific considerations. Much of the city sits in a wind-borne debris region, and Broward County permitting enforces HVHZ submittals. We know what the local building departments expect and we’ll help you get the right documentation for your permit. If you live within a few blocks of the Intracoastal or the ocean, your wind zone and exposure category may push your design pressure requirement higher, and we’ll spec accordingly.

If you’re replacing a set of doors that’s been in a Hollywood home since the 1980s, expect the rough opening to need some work. That’s normal. We’ll tell you before we start, not after.

Frequently Asked Questions - French & Double Doors

What wind zone or design pressure are the French and double doors rated for?
Design pressure is matched to the wind zone where your home sits, up to +/-100. We never spec a higher rating than your address requires, and we’ll show you the exact number for your opening on the quote. For permit submittal, that number is documented in the Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval for your specific configuration. Call (863) 334-2933 and we’ll check your address.

What is the lead time on French and double impact doors in Hollywood, FL?
Lead times vary by line, size, glass package, and finish. A standard white aluminum French door in a common size will move faster than a custom-width black vinyl configuration with Low-E glass. When we quote your project, we’ll give you a realistic window based on what we’re seeing from the manufacturer that month. We don’t promise dates we can’t hold.

Does my permit require a Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval submittal?
Yes. In Hollywood and throughout Broward County, an HVHZ-rated opening product like this needs its NOA or Florida Product Approval documentation for your permit. The approval number is tied to your specific configuration, so we include it on your quote and in the package you submit. If you’re working with a contractor or architect, we’ll coordinate with them.

Can I customize the size or configuration of my French or double doors?
Up to a point. Maximum paired width is 96 inches, and we can configure the door as a true French pair or a double door where one panel is active and the other stays fixed. The more custom the size, the longer the lead time and the more careful the submittal. We’ll tell you early if your opening is pushing the limits. To discuss your specific opening, call (863) 334-2933.

How do I maintain the frame and hardware on impact French doors?
Wash the frames with mild soap and water a couple of times a year, especially if you’re close to salt air in Hollywood. Keep the track and sill clear of sand and debris, and don’t pressure-wash the glass or frame, which can damage seals and finishes. The multi-point lock wants a light silicone spray occasionally. If a panel starts to feel stiff or the center alignment shifts, call us before it becomes a forced-entry failure.

Get a Quote - French & Double Doors in Hollywood

If you’re planning to replace a patio, balcony, or interior-to-exterior opening in Hollywood, start with a measurement and a real number. We’ll bring sample finishes, check your wind zone, and quote the exact configuration with its approval documentation. Call (863) 334-2933 to schedule your free on-site estimate. We’re here to make it straightforward.

Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Hollywood, FL and surrounding Broward County with impact-rated window and door installations.