Impact Sliding Glass Doors in Florida
What Are Sliding Glass Doors?
Sliding glass doors consist of fixed and operating panels. The moving panel is rolling on a track. It does not swing in the room. The opening can link a living space to a patio without subtracting swing room. The tested door system, not only the glass, provides impact protection. We carry MR Glass and ECO Window Systems models and can install them upon request.
No Interior Door Swing
Panels move within the frame, leaving furniture space clear.
Plan the Opening Around Life
Set the moving panel and passage where you use the patio most.
Choose the Complete Look
Match the model’s glass, frame, privacy and layout options.
Choose Your Sliding Glass Door Model
The current collection includes MR Glass 1000, ECO NOVO 775 and ECO 700. Open a product to compare size, panel layout, glass, frame finish and privacy options before you order.
Price range: $3,587.12 through $18,274.42 Buy now This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Price range: $2,726.92 through $9,907.84 Buy now This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page- Price range: $2,593.04 through $9,367.12 Buy now This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
A product name is only the starting point. Match the selected size, panel layout, glass, frame and sill details to the written order.
MG-1000
Multi-panel MR Glass sliding system for large patio openings. Compare it layouts, glass choices and frame finish on the product page Next, match the current approval document to the configuration you selected.
MG-1100
A multi-track sliding option for openings requiring more panels. Confirm the exact panel layout, screen selection and dimensions. Don’t drag figures from another series with you.
MG-1500
Broad glass connection sliding impact system. Ask what sizes, tracks, sill details and approved configurations apply to the opening you are planning.
ECO 700
Aluminum sliding door from ECO Window Systems. Current stores can be had in gray, Low-E SB70 or clear glass. Frames are available in bronze or white. Privacy options are clear or frosted with multiple panel layouts available. Refer to model documents for precise size.
See Sliding Glass Doors in Place
Look at the gallery for parts that affect everyday use: the moving panel, fixed panel, frame proportions, handle position and threshold. Product imagery can help with direction but the order is controlled by the approved model and written configuration.
Talk Through Your Sliding Door Plan
Send your address, opening photos and how you would like to use the patio to our team in Davie. Please let us know if you need doors only or a project including measurement and installation.
Impact Sliding Glass Doors Buying Guide
Use this guide to plan the panel movement, compare a complete impact-rated system and prepare the opening information before you order.
IN THIS GUIDE
How Does a Sliding Door Fit Everyday Living?
A sliding glass door has panels that slide along a track to keep the panels in the frame. Choose which panel to open, where the pass-through should come down and how that path connects to the patio, pool deck or garden. The fixed and moving panels can alter the sightline, the position of the handle and the usable passage.
Here is the opening from both sides. Inside, furniture and rugs should not crowd the track or handlebars. Outside the approach to the door is shaped by steps, a pool edge, planting and the patio surface. If it is a pocket or multi-track arrangement, it should be examined more closely, as the panels may extend beyond a normal two-panel layout.
What Makes a Sliding Glass Door Impact-Rated?
Impact resistant sliding glass door, tested assembly. Laminated glass. Frame, rollers, locks, sill and anchors all function together. In wind-borne debris areas in Florida, the 2023 code generally requires large-missile protection within 30 feet of grade. For openings above that height the small missile requirement is generally applied. A big missile test is a 9-pound 2×4 at 50 feet per second.
Obtain the approval number for the specific model and configuration. Miami-Dade and Broward are in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone. The permitting discussion may include a Florida Product Approval or a Miami-Dade NOA. Check pressure in both directions (e.g. +70/-80 psf). Do not carry a rating from one size or panel layout to another. When you review the paperwork, consult our product approval documents.
What Should You Prepare Before Ordering?
Shoot the opening from the inside and from the outside. The approximate width and height of the image. Tell us which side to open and where to park panels. See if the current threshold makes a step. Approximate measurements start the conversation but confirmed measurements and exact configuration are needed for final order.
Ask how the sill manages rain and whether a raised sill changes the floor transition. Water resistance is a system question, not a promise made by the glass. Put the model, size, layout, glass, frame, privacy, sill, delivery and installation scope in the written quote. Our door installation guide explains the project questions, and the door cost guide helps you compare like-for-like quotes.
Your Sliding Door Checklist
- Opening measurements and photos from both sides.
- Panel layout, moving side and clear passage.
- Glass, privacy, frame finish, track and sill details.
- Approval document, design pressure and project scope.
Check These Details Before Ordering
01 / Size and Configuration
Confirm the opening, panel count, moving side, track arrangement and exact model. Do not order from an approximate measurement alone.
02 / Glass and Frame Finish
Review the selected glass, Low-E or privacy option, frame color and hardware. An option shown on one model may not be offered on another.
03 / Approval Documents
Match the manufacturer, model, size and configuration to the current Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade document. Note the design pressure that applies to the proposed unit.
04 / Supply and Installation
Ask whether the quote covers the product only or also measurement, delivery, removal, installation, permits, inspections and finishing at the opening. Keep the scope in writing.
More Guides for Your Door Project
What is an impact sliding glass door?
It is a sliding door, with the entire frame, glass, hardware and anchorage tested to the stated impact and wind performance. Laminated glass alone does not demonstrate that the installed door is approved for a Florida opening.
Are sliding glass doors hurricane-rated in Florida?
Some are. The product and configuration must be specifically approved with the necessary Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade NOA. “Installation should also be in accordance with the approved details. Look at the model, size, panel layout and design pressure together.
What is the difference between a sliding and a bi-fold door?
Sliding panels move along a track and stay within the frame. Bi-fold panels hinge together and stack to one side. Compare the clear opening, stacking space, threshold and the options offered for the exact model in our door style comparison guide.
Do sliding impact doors need laminated glass?
Laminated glass is typically used in impact rated systems, but the glass build up and thickness is model specific. Get the full glass spec and compare it to the product documents. One size does not fit all doors, so don’t assume.
What should I check on a sliding glass door sill?
Check the selected system for threshold height, drainage and water performance. A raised sill can have a different way to deal with water and can change the step between rooms. Review the floor transition with the project team before placing the order.
How many panels can an impact sliding door have?
Depending on the product series and approval, the number varies. The live collection shows options for two, three and four panels. Please refer the available layout & Size on exact product page & Approval document.
How much do sliding glass hurricane doors cost?
Online price depends on model, size, layout, glass, privacy and frame finish. Please ask for a quote for installation pricing that separates the product from measurement, delivery, removal, permits, installation and finishing. The door cost guide shows you what to compare.
Find Impact Sliding Glass Doors for Your Home
Tell us about the opening, the view you want to keep and how you use the patio. Shop sliding glass hurricane doors online, or ask our team about a product and installation quote for your South Florida home.
