Big views. Stronger protection.
Replace older patio or lanai sliders with impact-rated sliding glass door systems designed for wide openings, Florida weather and everyday use.
More than storm protection.
Impact-rated products can combine hurricane readiness with everyday benefits. Exact performance varies by product, glass package and installation.
Protect large openings
Sliding glass doors can represent some of the home's largest glazed openings, making the approved system and installation especially important.
Modern operation
Replacing aging sliders can provide an opportunity for smoother operation and updated hardware, depending on the selected product.
Views & comfort
Large glass areas make glass-package and solar-heat performance particularly worth comparing in Florida.
Large openings deserve careful comparison.
A detailed proposal should identify what is actually being installed—not just use the word “impact.”
Two-, three-, four-panel and other arrangements can have different sizes, ratings and approval requirements.
Discuss operation, water management, threshold details and how the new system interfaces with the existing opening.
Compare impact glazing along with Low-E, SHGC and other energy specifications where available.
Large assemblies require careful anchoring and sealing in accordance with the approved installation method.
Size changes the equation
Allowable panel sizes, configurations and design pressures can vary within the same product family. Verify the exact configuration being quoted.
Florida sun
Because sliders contain a large amount of glass, SHGC and Low-E options can be particularly relevant when comparing products for exposed openings.
Existing conditions
Flooring, lanais, thresholds, stucco and surrounding finishes can affect the scope. Those conditions should be reviewed before installation.
Product documentation
The applicable Florida approval or other accepted documentation should be checked for allowable size, impact status, pressures, anchoring and limits of use.
Before you choose.
These are starting points. Your exact opening, product approval and local requirements determine what applies to your home.
See all FAQsCan I replace an older non-impact slider with an impact slider?
Often, yes. The opening must be measured and evaluated so an appropriate approved configuration and installation can be selected.
Will an impact slider be harder to open?
Operation varies by product, size, hardware and maintenance. A properly installed modern system should be evaluated based on the specific product rather than assuming all impact sliders feel the same.
Can you replace lanai and patio sliders?
Yes, sliding glass doors serving lanais and patios are a core type of opening we quote. The existing opening and desired configuration determine the options.
Let's look at your project.
We’ll review your openings, discuss your goals and help you compare appropriate impact-rated options for your Southwest Florida home.