Door Style Guide

Impact Entry Doors, a warm welcome.

Your front door sets the tone for the whole house. Ours pair a beautiful first impression with a frame, glass, and locks built for hurricane season.

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Double impact entry doors on a Mediterranean-style South Florida home framed by palms
HVHZ-rated
Miami-Dade NOA verified
StyleSingle or double
MaterialsSteel, fiberglass, aluminum
Add-onsSidelites & transoms
SecurityMulti-point locking
Impact entry door system: a fixed inactive leaf, a swinging active leaf, sidelites, a transom, and multi-point locks INACTIVE ACTIVE TRANSOM

How it's built

A front door, built as a system.

  1. 1

    Active and inactive leaves. On a double door, one leaf opens daily and the other stays locked until you need the full width.

  2. 2

    Sidelites and transoms. Glass panels beside and above the door bring in light, and each is part of the tested assembly.

  3. 3

    Multi-point locks. Latches engage at several points along the edge, holding the door tight against wind pressure.

The good stuff

Why homeowners love impact entry doors

Curb appeal that lasts

Wood-look fiberglass, sleek aluminum, or painted steel. The entry becomes the focal point of the house.

Storm and security in one

The same reinforced frame and locks that resist hurricane pressure also make the door harder to force.

Light without the worry

Decorative laminated glass lets daylight into the foyer while holding together if it's ever struck.

South Florida home with a dark wood impact entry door and palm trees
Many South Florida homes from the 1970s and '80s still have their original hollow-core front doors. This is the upgrade you'll notice every day.

Where it shines

Perfect for

Front entriesDouble-door foyersMediterranean homesModern homesSide & courtyard entriesReplacing hollow-core doors

We size and hang both active and inactive panels to match your existing opening, or build out a new rough opening if you're widening a single door into a double or adding sidelites.

Choosing

Fiberglass or aluminum?

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Fiberglass Entry

  • Natural insulator for Florida heat
  • Can mimic wood grain
  • Won't rust near the coast
  • Confirm NOA before ordering

Aluminum Entry

  • Slim frames and big glass
  • Resists salt-air corrosion
  • Widest choice of HVHZ products
  • Lighter weight on the frame
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Questions

Good questions, straight answers.

Still wondering about something? Call 954-251-0866 and talk to a real person.

New and replacement exterior doors in Miami-Dade and Broward's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone must meet the Florida Building Code's impact and wind-load requirements, either as impact-rated doors or with approved protection. Every impact door Haven installs carries a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA).

Often, yes. Widening the opening means framing a new rough opening and permitting the change, which we handle. We'll check the wall structure during your free estimate.

Most residential door installations are completed in 1 to 2 days once the permit is approved. Permits typically take 5 to 15 business days depending on your city or county.

Aluminum and fiberglass both resist salt-air corrosion well. Steel offers the highest forced-entry resistance but needs a quality paint system and regular upkeep in humid coastal air.

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  • Permits and inspection handled for you
  • Dedicated, long-tenured install crews
  • Financing available
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General information based on current Florida Building Code requirements and Haven's field experience. Product approvals, sizes, costs, and timelines vary by home and municipality. Your free estimate confirms the details for your project. Verify any contractor's license at myfloridalicense.com.