Entry Doors

Entry Doors in Palm Beach, FL | Winslow Windows & Doors

Entry doors in Palm Beach do more than welcome guests. They stand between your home and the next named storm. A door that buckles under wind pressure or lets water push through the jamb turns a Category 1 event into a flooded foyer and a drywall replacement job. Winslow Windows & Doors installs Therma-Tru impact-rated fiberglass and steel entry door systems across Palm Beach, Martin County, and the surrounding coastal corridor. We match the door to your wind zone, pull the right Florida Product Approval for your permit package, and set it level, plumb, and square so the rating actually holds. Call (561) 782-7525 to start with a free on-site measurement.

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Product Overview - Entry Doors

Our entry door line is built around a simple idea: a hurricane-rated door should look like an architectural choice, not a defensive afterthought. The Therma-Tru fiberglass and steel entry door systems we install in Palm Beach carry impact ratings without the bunker aesthetic. Fiberglass frames and panels resist the salt air, humidity, and afternoon UV that eat wood doors along PGA Boulevard and down in Lake Worth Beach. Steel options give you a heavier, more rigid feel for homes that want a traditional front-entry presence.

What makes these doors right for Florida construction is the way the system works as a unit. The slab, frame, threshold, and hardware all carry rating documentation. You can’t bolt an impact door slab into a standard interior jamb and call it code compliant. The frame matters as much as the panel. We spec the full assembly, which is why our installs pass HVHZ inspections on the first submittal more often than not.

Homeowners in Palm Beach choose these doors for new construction, remodels where the existing entry is a hollow-core afterthought, and replacements after storm damage or rot. The product is available factory-finished or paint-grade, so you can match an existing color palette or start fresh. Curb appeal and impact rating are not competing priorities here. You get both in the same door.

For replacement scenarios, we also install these systems in West Palm Beach condominium buildings where the association requires a specific NOA number before approving any exterior change. Bring us your management office’s paperwork requirements and we’ll match the configuration to the approval they demand.

Technical Specifications

• Frame materials: Fiberglass or steel, selected for your exposure and architectural style
• Maximum slab size: Up to 48 inches wide, including double-door configurations where permitted by design pressure
• Glass options: Decorative impact glass insert, Low-E insulated glass insert, or solid panel with no glass
• Finish options: White, black, bronze, or paintable woodgrain finish
• Design pressure: Matched to your specific wind zone, up to +/‑100, never over
• Compliance documentation: Miami-Dade NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers issued per configuration, provided on your quote
• Code path: Engineered to Florida Building Code (FBC) High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements
• Testing context: Product family tested under TAS 201, TAS 202, and TAS 203 protocols

Sizes above 48 inches or non-rectangular openings require a custom configuration review. We’ll tell you during the measurement visit whether your opening qualifies as a standard or custom build before you commit to the job.

Hurricane & Compliance Performance

Laminated Impact Glass
When your entry door includes a glass insert, that glass is laminated with a PVB (polyvinyl butyral) interlayer. Under impact, the glass cracks but holds in the frame. Wind-driven debris does not enter the home. This is the same principle used in hurricane impact windows, applied to your front door where it matters just as much.

Miami-Dade NOA / Florida Product Approval
Each door configuration carries its own Notice of Acceptance and Florida Product Approval documentation, issued per configuration and verified on your specific quote. These are not blanket ratings. The exact door size, glass type, and hardware package determine which approval applies to your build. We pull the correct one for your permit package.

FBC / HVHZ Compliance
The doors are engineered to Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. Palm Beach County sits inside the HVHZ designation. A door rated for inland Georgia does not belong on a house in Palm Beach, and we don’t sell that mismatch.

TAS 201 / 202 / 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, simulating the push-pull fatigue of a hurricane. TAS 203 covers forced-entry resistance. Your door’s approval documentation references these tests, and we can walk you through what each one means for your specific opening.

Design Pressure for Your Wind Zone
Design pressure is not one number for every house. A home three blocks off the Intracoastal in West Palm Beach faces a different calculation than one in Royal Palm Beach. We match design pressures to your wind zone, up to +/‑100, never higher than the rating for your configuration. Overspecifying is wasted money. Underspecifying is a code failure. We hit the number that matches.

Energy Performance
Low-E and insulated glass insert options give you a thermal break in the door opening. That matters on a west-facing entry in Palm Beach where the afternoon sun drives heat into the front hall. The solid panel option eliminates glass entirely for homeowners who want maximum security and zero solar gain. All three glass configurations are available in every finish option.

Color & Glass Options

Palm Beach architecture leans heavily on coastal Mediterranean, British West Indies, and mid-century modern styles. Your entry door finish should match the house, not fight it. White works on the classic Palm Beach cottage look, especially with a black handle set and a decorative glass insert. Black has become the dominant choice for modern farmhouse and contemporary builds in SoSo and Flamingo Park. Bronze suits the darker hardware trends on newer construction along the Intracoastal. The paintable woodgrain finish is our most flexible option: you get the authentic grain texture of a wood door with the rot resistance of fiberglass, and you can paint it any color your HOA or designer specifies.

On the glass side, the decorative impact glass insert adds privacy and architectural detail while maintaining the PVB interlayer protection. The Low-E insulated glass insert is the right call when your entry faces direct sun and you want to reduce heat transfer through the door. The solid panel, no glass at all, is our most common choice for homes where security and maximum impact resistance are the top priorities, and for garage-to-home transition doors where code does not require a glazed opening.

Installation by Winslow Windows & Doors in Palm Beach

An impact-rated entry door is only as good as its installation. We’ve pulled failed doors out of Palm Beach homes where the panel carried a valid NOA label, but the install was done wrong. The jamb was shimmed with scraps. The threshold was not bedded in sealant. The perimeter foam was applied inconsistently. The door leaked in the first tropical event, and the warranty was void because the installation did not follow the manufacturer’s published method.

Our installation process starts with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening. We check the framing for rot, water damage, and dimensional accuracy before the new door arrives from the shop. If we find a problem, we flag it and give you a written fix list. We don’t set a new door into a failing opening and hope for the best.

On install day, the door goes in level, plumb, and square. That is not optional language. A door set even slightly out of plumb binds on the hinges, gaps unevenly at the sweep, and fails the forced-entry standards under TAS 203. We follow AAMA 2400/2410 installation practice for exterior door systems, including the AAMA 812 low-expansion foam perimeter sealant that locks the frame to the rough opening without bowing the jamb. After mechanical fastening, we run a water test at the threshold and perimeter, clean the work area, and walk you through operation and maintenance.

Palm Beach adds its own considerations. Coastal exposure means we select fasteners and flashing details for salt-air corrosion. The local wind zone dictates anchor spacing beyond the standard schedule. And Palm Beach County permitting authorities require the correct Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade NOA documentation on your permit submittal before the inspection happens. We know what the building department wants to see, because we’ve done this work in Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, and every municipality in the county for years.

Improper installation compromises the NOA-rated system. The product cannot perform to its tested rating if the frame is not anchored per the approval. That is why professional installation by a team that does this specific work every week matters more than the brand name stamped on the door.

Frequently Asked Questions - Entry Doors

What wind zone / design pressure is your Entry Doors rated for?
Design pressure is matched to your specific wind zone, up to +/‑100, and never higher than the number on the approval for your exact configuration. Wind zone is determined by your location in Palm Beach County, and the rating documentation we provide reflects that calculation. Call (561) 782-7525 and we’ll identify your wind zone during the free measurement appointment.

What is the lead time on an Entry Doors order?
Standard configurations run shorter lead times than custom sizes, decorative glass inserts, or specific finish combinations. The order clock starts once your configuration is confirmed and the factory order is placed. We’ll give you a firm lead time on your quote, along with a schedule for the installation date once the door arrives at our shop.

Does my permit require a Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval submittal?
Yes, in virtually every Palm Beach County municipality, exterior door replacements in the HVHZ require product approval documentation with the permit application. Your specific configuration determines which NOA or Florida Product Approval number applies. We provide the correct documentation with your quote and coordinate with your contractor or expediter on the permit package. Call (561) 782-7525 to confirm your property’s specific requirements.

Can I customize the size or configuration of my Entry Doors?
Standard sizes go up to 48 inches wide. Configurations beyond that, double-door systems, or non-standard heights fall into custom territory with a different approval path. The short answer is yes, within the limits of the tested configurations. We’ll confirm what is possible for your opening during the measurement visit, before you pay for anything.

How do I maintain the Entry Doors frame?
Fiberglass and steel frames need far less maintenance than wood in the Palm Beach climate, but they are not maintenance-free. Wash the frame and panel with mild soap and water, keep the threshold clear of sand and debris, and inspect the perimeter sealant annually. Salt-air exposure near the coast accelerates cosmetic wear on hardware. If you notice the sweep dragging or the door sticking in the jamb, address it early before it becomes a real problem. We’re happy to walk you through it or schedule a service visit.

Get a Quote - Entry Doors in Palm Beach

Ready to replace your front door with an impact-rated system that actually fits your house and your wind zone? Winslow Windows & Doors serves Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, and the surrounding coastal communities. We’ll measure your opening, confirm your configuration, pull the right approval documentation, and give you a written line-item quote. Call (561) 782-7525 to schedule your free on-site measurement and get the project started.

Written by the team at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Palm Beach, FL with impact-rated window and door installations.