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French Impact Doors
French impact doors bring hinged, swing-open charm to Mediterranean, Spanish Revival, and transitional homes — with 3-point stainless locking and laminated impact glass to Florida code. Installed by in-house Access Impact crews across South Florida.
Context
French impact doors are the right call for traditional, Mediterranean, and transitional homes where a slider would feel architecturally wrong. Common Florida applications include rear-wall openings on Mediterranean and Spanish Revival homes, formal entrances on traditional builds, and indoor-outdoor flow on classic elevations.
Single-door and double-door (active + passive) configurations are both available, and optional sidelite glass panels widen the presence. For a wide contemporary rear wall instead, sliding doors are the large-span alternative.
Where they fit
Swing-open doors that match stucco-and-tile architecture where a slider would look wrong.
A double French door makes a formal, symmetrical entrance statement.
Garden, patio, and courtyard access with a timeless hinged look.
Add fixed sidelite panels to widen the architectural presence of the opening.
Specs + capabilities
Single door, double door (active + passive), or double door with sidelites.
3-point stainless-steel hardware engaging head, sill, and jamb on closing.
Aluminum-frame engineering with salt-air-grade finishes for coastal applications.
Tempered laminated impact glass; grille patterns available for a traditional look.
European-style 3-point locks; handle and finish options to match your trim.
Authorized installer for the CWS and ES Windows lineups.
Reviews
Rated 4.8 out of 5 across 130+ Google reviews — every job handled by our own in-house crews.
★★★★★
“I had an outstanding experience with Access Impact. Peter was the first person I met, and his professionalism, knowledge, and no-pressure sales approach really set the tone. Andrew, Paolo, and Brent followed through with excellent service, clear communication, and exceptional workmanship.”
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“These guys are the absolute BEST. Jeffrey (the owner), Roxy (one of the managers) and everyone there are true professionals, thorough, and kind. I’d give 6 out of 5 stars if I could.”
★★★★★
“Great experience from beginning to end. Double front doors and one side door were installed in about 5 hours. Highly recommend this team — clean, professional, and they finished ahead of schedule.”
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“Very happy with my new windows. Everybody I spoke with was very professional and courteous. I would definitely recommend Access Impact to anyone looking for impact windows in Palm Beach County.”
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“Great job! Everything looks so nice. They cleaned up everything and patched everything. Will definitely use them again!”
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“Great install guys. Clean work, friendly. Good job. Crew was on time, the install was tidy, and they explained the warranty paperwork clearly when they were done.”
How to choose
Every door is impact-rated to Florida code. The difference is style, opening, and locking.
Install considerations
Where french impact doors installs go wrong — and how we get them right every time.
A heavy impact French door will sag on under-set hinges. We mount to spec so the doors stay square and latch cleanly for years.
On a double door the 3-point lock only works if the astragal and strikes line up. We adjust until every point engages.
A swing door at grade needs the right threshold and sweep. We detail it so wind-driven rain doesn't track inside.
Access Impact installs as a licensed Florida general contractor (CGC1525402). Every window and door we set is impact-rated to the Florida Building Code and carries a current Florida Product Approval — and, where your county requires it, a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance. We pull the permit, cite the product approval on your written quote, and back it with a 100% first-time inspection pass rate.
Common questions
Both — a single leaf for a standard opening, or a double door (active + passive leaf) for a wider one, with optional sidelites to widen the architectural presence.
With European-style 3-point stainless hardware that engages the head, sill, and jamb when you close — more secure and better-sealing than a single deadbolt.
Yes — laminated impact glass to the Florida Building Code, with a Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade NOA on every configuration.
Yes — grille patterns are available to give the classic divided-light appearance while keeping the laminated impact glass.
Properly installed, yes — the 3-point locking and impact glazing meet the same code standard as any exterior opening. Correct astragal alignment is the install detail that matters, and we set it precisely.
CWS and ES Windows, installed by in-house Access crews.
Free in-home consult. Florida-licensed installs. OIR-1802 wind-mitigation form provided for every install.
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