Impact Doors for Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida Homes
Impact doors are exterior doors tested as complete systems to resist wind-borne debris and hurricane wind pressure without opening a hole into the house. Storm Pro Window and Door installs impact-rated entry, French and sliding glass doors with in-house installers, and most door installations are finished in one day.
What makes impact doors hurricane-rated?
Each door is tested and approved as an assembly: glass, slab, frame, hinges, locks and sill together.
Laminated impact glass
Layers of glass bonded to a tough interlayer. If debris strikes it, the glass can crack but is designed to stay in the frame.
Multi-point locking where applicable
Many systems lock at the top, middle and bottom of the frame instead of one latch.
Design pressure (DP) rating
The pressure a product is certified to withstand, set by your home’s location, height and exposure.
Reinforced frames and hinges
Heavier framing keeps the slab attached and aligned under repeated wind loads.
Water-resistant sills
The threshold is a common leak point in wind-driven rain, so sills are part of the test.
Does every hurricane-rated door need Florida Product Approval?
Yes. Every door Storm Pro installs on a permitted job carries a Florida Product Approval or an accepted local approval such as a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA). Look up any number in the Florida Building Commission product approval database. We list it on your permit and share it for insurance paperwork. Our Florida Product Approval and NOA guide explains the difference.
- Every permitted door carries a Florida Product Approval or NOA
- Look up any number in the state database
- Listed on your permit
- Shared for your insurance paperwork
Which impact doors does Storm Pro install?
Pick the door type that fits the opening. Each page covers styles, configurations and common questions.
Why fiberglass with a polyurethane foam core?
Our fiberglass entry doors will not rot or warp like wood, and the polyurethane foam core slows heat moving into the house. Square edges and wood-grain textures give a crafted look, painted nearly any color or stained, with a factory finish that cuts upkeep.
When is it time to replace an exterior door?
Drafts, daylight or water around the frame or threshold
Sticking, dragging, rot or rust on the door or frame
Fogged or cracked glass
No impact rating, so the opening still depends on shutters or plywood
Entry and patio doors are often the largest unprotected openings on a home. Replacing them with hurricane-rated doors also moves you toward the full opening protection credit, which generally requires every glazed opening to be protected. See our wind mitigation guide.
How does Storm Pro install a new door?
Storm Pro secures the permit, protects your floors with drop cloths, removes and recycles the old door when possible, installs with our in-house crew and cleans up. We never install into a rotted or structurally unsound frame. Read the full impact door installation process, or browse door colors and finishes.
Which brands do you use?
Entry doors
Entry doors come from Masonite, Plastpro and Advisar.
Sliding and patio doors
Sliding and patio doors come from PGT, CWS (Custom Window Systems) and Simonton.
Compare them on our impact window and door brands page. Want to match your windows too? See impact windows.
Why homeowners choose Storm Pro
Family-owned and operated, based in Tarpon Springs
50+ years of combined installation experience across the team
In-house installers, never subcontractors
Lifetime workmanship warranty and 100% satisfaction guarantee (warranty details)
Showrooms in Tarpon Springs and Fort Myers (visit a showroom)
0% financing with approved credit (financing)
Florida contractor license CRC1334277
Great local company to work with. Much more responsive and easy to deal with compared to a big box store.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between impact doors and regular exterior doors?
Impact doors are tested as complete systems (glass, slab, frame, hinges, locks and sill) to resist wind-borne debris and wind pressure. A regular exterior door has not passed impact testing, so in a wind-borne debris region it needs shutters or other approved protection during a storm.
Do I still need shutters with impact doors?
Not on openings with approved impact-rated doors. That is why we say “No Shutters Required.” For the full opening protection insurance credit, every glazed opening generally needs approved protection, so plan windows and the garage door too.
Are impact doors required by Florida building code?
In wind-borne debris regions, the Florida Building Code requires exterior glazed openings to be impact-resistant or protected. Much of coastal Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida falls in these zones, but the requirement depends on your address. The permit confirms what applies.
How much do impact doors cost?
Price depends on door type, size, glass, finish, hardware and the condition of the opening, so we quote after measuring. Ask about 0% financing with approved credit and any current promotion.
How long do impact doors last?
A well-installed fiberglass impact door can last for decades because it resists rot, warping and rust. Manufacturers carry their own warranties, and Storm Pro backs the installation with a lifetime workmanship warranty.
Do you install impact doors in condos?
Often, yes, but associations usually have their own approval process for exterior doors. Check with your HOA or condo board first. Our condo and HOA guide lists what to ask.