Door Style Guide

Sliding Glass Impact Doors, indoor-outdoor living.

Wide panels of impact glass that glide open to the patio, pool, or lanai. The way South Florida was meant to be lived.

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Living room with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors opening to a pool
HVHZ-rated
Miami-Dade NOA verified
OpensPanels glide sideways
ConfigurationsTwo, three, or more panels
FramesHeavy-duty aluminum
Ideal forPools, patios & lanais
Sliding glass door: one panel glides along a floor track past a fixed panel FIXED SLIDES FLOOR TRACK

How it opens

Designed around how you live.

  1. 1

    Fixed and sliding panels. Some panels stay put while others glide past them on rollers.

  2. 2

    A floor track. The operating panel rides a track at the sill, sealed against water.

  3. 3

    Locks as one. Closed and latched, the whole assembly performs as a single impact-rated unit.

The good stuff

Why homeowners love sliding glass doors

Walls of glass

Multi-panel systems create a wide, open view of the pool and yard from the whole room.

No swing space needed

Panels slide instead of swinging, so furniture can sit close and patios stay usable.

Built for the coast

Heavy-duty aluminum frames resist salt-air corrosion for decades, and laminated glass keeps shards bonded if struck.

Modern waterfront South Florida home with large glass openings and palm trees
In South Florida, the patio is another room. A good sliding door makes it feel that way.

Where it shines

Perfect for

Pool decksCovered lanaisWaterfront viewsFamily roomsCondos & balconiesReplacing old aluminum sliders

Multi-panel sliding systems open onto patios, pools, and covered lanais. Replacing an older non-impact slider is one of the most noticeable upgrades a South Florida home can get: quieter, cooler, and storm-ready.

Choosing

Sliding or folding patio door?

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Sliding Glass Door

  • Panels glide past each other
  • Part of the opening stays glazed
  • Most budget-friendly glass wall
  • Simple, proven hardware

Folding Patio Door

  • Panels fold and stack aside
  • Opens nearly the whole wall
  • Premium, resort-style feel
  • More hinges and rollers
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Questions

Good questions, straight answers.

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Yes, it's one of our most common door projects. We measure the opening, remove the old unit, inspect the rough opening for rot or damage, and install a new NOA-approved impact slider with the manufacturer's specified anchoring and flashing.

Two-, three-, and four-panel configurations are common, and larger multi-panel systems are available. The size and layout you can use depend on the product's NOA ratings for your wind zone.

Laminated glass has a PVB interlayer that holds the glass together if it cracks, so the opening stays closed against wind and rain. A struck panel should be replaced afterward.

Most residential door installations are completed in 1 to 2 days once the permit is approved, which typically takes 5 to 15 business days.

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A Haven consultant measures every opening, confirms your wind zone, and walks you through options with itemized pricing. No cost, no pressure.

  • 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.