Hurricane impact French doors are an attractive option and one of the most desirable upgrades a homeowner can do to their property.While satisfying the most stringent of code compliance in terms of strength and durability they boast in style and grandeur on any doorway opening to your home.These decorative hurricane impact French doors come in four types of code compliant material. Wood, aluminum and fiberglass. Key features and benefits for each of these materials are very similar; however the price point in terms of your investment will vary considerably.
Before selecting from these materials one should expect the price point to vary in range from least to greatest in the following order. Fiberglass French doors and aluminum French doors and wood French doors. All of the materials listed can be used for new construction or replacement needs however the wooden material is most often seen in custom application thus making those the highest priced in the collection. It should also be noted that while very stylish and with its wide variety of classic stains, custom impact wood doors also require the most maintenance over time. It is not recommended to use wood doors on ocean front or some inter coastal properties due to the salt water corrosive effects the elements can have on your doors and hardware.
To replicate the elegant wood French door “look” for a waterfront property we can see that there is much to offer in the world of aluminum French doors and fiberglass French doors. These doors meet the same qualifications for strength and functionality as the custom wood doors but they outperform on maintenance and durability without sacrificing aesthetics, functionality or style.
Aluminum French doors can either come in standard colors such as white, bronze or upgraded with a “wood wrap” for a faux finish in, mahogany, walnut or hazelnut brown. You may also decide to accent door with an impact design glass inlay of many size and style selections. The standard hardware is corrosion-resistant or stainless steel. The exterior has a keyed security and 3 point locking system for maximum defense and optimum design pressures. These doors each have a powder coat base paint to outlast the elements.
Fiberglass French doors are similar in style, functionality and durability to aluminum application but differ in finish work and are lower in cost. Fiberglass French doors can come in standard white color finish and have options for faux wood grains and can be stained to a particular color of your liking. Designer impact glass inlays can be selected from a variety of styles as well. Both Aluminum French doors and fiberglass French doors have the lowest maintenance requirements unlike other custom wood applications.
There are many key features and benefits to take advantage of when selecting an impact resistant French door for your home. There are several ways we see tremendous value besides there beautiful impression. Case studies have shown upside appreciation in home values with the use of upgraded impact French doors. Property insurance premiums have been reduced. Energy requirements for heating and or cooling become less cumbersome, saving on utilities. Top tier security against home invaders. Laminated glass eliminates 99% of ultra violet ray damage to interior furnishings. Dramatically reduced noise transmission from either side of the window pane. All of these benefits combined give the homeowner 24/7 protection, year round, regardless of weather conditions or circumstances.
by Joseph McFarlane
Senior Client Manager
