Impact French Rail Sliding Doors
Impact French rail doors are sliding glass doors built with wider rails and stiles, so they have the look of French doors with the space-saving operation of a slider. Storm Pro Window and Door installs French rail impact doors across Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida.
What Is a French Rail Door?
A French rail door slides like a standard patio door, but its frame is built with wide, flat rails that look like a hinged French door. You get the classic look without needing room for a door to swing open.
Like every impact door we install, it uses laminated impact glass and is anchored to the product approval.
Why Choose French Rail?
French door style
Wide rails and stiles give a traditional look.
Sliding operation
No swing space needed inside or out.
Hurricane protection
Laminated impact glass protects the opening year round.
Grid and color options
Choose grids and frame colors to match the rest of the home.
French Rail or Hinged French Doors?
Hinged impact French doors swing open and give a full-width opening when both doors are open. French rail doors slide, which works well where furniture or a pool deck limits swing space. Compare both at our showrooms.
- Hinged French doors give a full-width opening
- French rail doors slide instead of swinging
- Rail doors suit tight furniture or pool deck layouts
- See both side by side at our showrooms
How Impact French Rail Doors Perform
How French rail doors handle heat, glare and everyday use.
Do French rail impact doors help with heat and energy bills?
Laminated impact glass with low-E coatings can reduce solar heat gain and fading, and tight interlocks cut drafts. Look for the product’s performance label; the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) explains what the numbers mean. Learn more about energy-efficient impact windows.
- Low-E laminated glass cuts solar heat gain
- Helps reduce fading
- Tight interlocks cut drafts
- Check the NFRC performance label
How long does installation take?
Most French rail doors are installed in one day by our in-house crew. We pull the permit, protect your floors, remove and recycle the old door when possible and clean up. We never install into a rotted or structurally unsound frame. See the impact door installation process, or compare hinged impact French doors.
- Most French rail doors installed in one day
- Our in-house crew pulls the permit
- Floors protected, old door recycled when possible
- Never installed into a rotted frame
Frequently Asked Questions
Are French rail doors impact rated?
The French rail doors we install are impact rated with laminated glass and carry a Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade NOA.
Can I add grids to a French rail door?
Yes. Grid options vary by product line, and we show you the choices at your quote.
How long does a door install take?
Most door installs are completed in one day. See our door installation process.
Can I replace hinged French doors with a French rail door?
Often, yes. Because a French rail door slides, it frees up the space a swinging door needs inside and on the lanai. We confirm the opening size and design pressure before quoting.
What frame colors are available?
Frame color options vary by product line. We bring samples to your free in-home quote, and you can see them in person at our showrooms.
Do French rail impact doors count for wind mitigation credit?
Approved impact doors count as opening protection. The credit usually requires every glazed opening to be protected and documented. See our wind mitigation guide.