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Entry doors in Boca Raton do two jobs at once: they set the tone for the whole house, and they hold the line when a hurricane pushes toward the coast. We install Therma-Tru fiberglass and steel entry door systems through TruePane Windows & Doors, and we build every opening to Florida’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone standard. If you’re replacing a tired front door in Boca Raton, or building new and need something that clears permit review without a fight, this is the product line we reach for first. Call (561) 264-1337 to schedule a free on-site measurement and quote.
Product Overview - Entry Doors
Our entry door line is built around a simple idea: a door that meets a Miami-Dade impact rating shouldn’t look like a vault on a bunker. Therma-Tru fiberglass and steel entry door systems give you the curb appeal of a wood door with the structural backbone of an engineered impact product. We offer factory-finished doors in clean, modern colors, plus paint-grade woodgrain options for homeowners who want a custom look after install.
Fiberglass is the workhorse here. It won’t warp in Boca Raton humidity, won’t swell after a summer of afternoon storms, and it takes paint or factory finish equally well. Steel is the choice when you want a slimmer profile with serious dent resistance. Both come rated for impact, and both get installed with the same care: level, plumb, square, and sealed so the rating actually means something once the door is in the wall.
These doors fit a wide range of Florida architecture, from Mizner-inspired estates in Old Floresta to the clean-line modern builds going up in central Boca Raton. Maximum width runs up to 48 inches, which covers most single entry doors and plenty of double-door configurations. If you’re on a canal lot, a golf course exposure, or anywhere east of I-95, this is the door profile that makes sense.
Technical Specifications
- Frame materials: Fiberglass or steel, both engineered for impact-rated entry systems
- Maximum width: Up to 48 inches
- Glass options: Decorative impact glass insert, Low-E insulated glass insert, or solid panel with no glass
- Finish options: White, black, bronze, or paintable woodgrain finish
- Sill / threshold: Thermally broken sill options matched to the door rating, installed with perimeter seal per AAMA 812
- Installation standard: Level, plumb, and square setting following AAMA 2400/2410 practice
Every door comes with the frame, interior trim pack, hardware prep, and sweep needed for a complete, weathertight install. We don’t sell slabs alone because an impact door is only as good as the opening it’s set into.
Hurricane & Compliance Performance
Laminated Impact Glass
When glass is specified, it’s laminated with a PVB (polyvinyl butyral) interlayer. That layer holds the glass in the frame under impact, so a strike from storm debris doesn’t turn into a breach that pressurizes your home. It’s the same principle behind automotive windshields, engineered for the wind loads we see in Boca Raton.
Miami-Dade NOA / Florida Product Approval
Every configuration carries a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance and Florida Product Approval number. These are issued per configuration, not as a blanket rating, so we verify the exact approvals on your specific quote before you sign anything. If a door can’t clear a Boca Raton permit review, we don’t offer it.
FBC / HVHZ Compliance
The door is engineered to Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. That’s the standard that applies to Boca Raton and most of coastal Palm Beach County. It’s stricter than the inland code, and it’s the reason these doors carry the NOA paperwork in the first place.
TAS 201 / 202 / 203 Testing Context
HVHZ-rated products are tested under the TAS protocol family: TAS 201 for large-missile impact, TAS 202 for cyclic wind-pressure loading, and TAS 203 for forced-entry resistance. Those three tests tell you the door holds up when a 2×4 flies at it, when wind pounds it for hours, and when someone tries to force it after the storm.
Design Pressure Matched to Your Wind Zone
We don’t sell every door at maximum design pressure because your lot doesn’t need maximum design pressure. The door’s design pressure is matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100, never higher. On a sheltered lot west of 441, that might mean a less expensive configuration. On a direct-coast lot in Boca Raton, that might mean the full rating. We size it for where you actually live.
Energy Performance
Low-E insulated glass is available for homeowners who want the impact rating plus real thermal performance. A Low-E insert cuts heat gain through the glass and helps keep the entryway livable during July and August. It’s a meaningful upgrade for west-facing entries in Boca Raton.
Color & Glass Options
The color you pick sets the whole front elevation. White stays crisp against a green lawn and works well on British West Indies style homes in Boca Raton. Black is the current favorite for modern and transitional builds, giving a sharp frame around the entry. Bronze reads warm and grounded, a natural fit for Mediterranean and Spanish revival architecture around town. The paintable woodgrain finish is for anyone who wants a custom color matched to shutters, trim, or an HOA palette.
Glass options come down to how much light you want and what the door faces. A decorative impact glass insert adds light without giving up privacy, and it can carry a pattern that elevates a plain entry. Low-E insulated glass is the choice for doors that get afternoon sun. A solid panel with no glass maximizes security and privacy, and it’s the most economical way to get an impact-rated entry. We’ll walk you through the tradeoffs when we measure the opening.
Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in Boca Raton
A door that passes TAS 201 on a test rig can still fail in your wall if the opening isn’t right. That’s the part most people don’t see, and it’s the part we obsess over. We start every entry door job with a pre-install inspection: opening size, substrate condition, existing flashing, and whether the rough opening can handle an impact-rated frame. If the opening is out of square, we fix it before the door goes in. If the substrate is rotted, we replace it before we hang anything.
Installation follows AAMA 2400/2410 practice. That means a level, plumb, and square set, shimmed at the structural points, not just the corners. The perimeter gets a continuous seal with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, then flashing and trim that direct water away from the rough opening. Once the door is set, we water-test the sill and threshold, adjust the sweep, and walk the door with you so you know how it operates and how the hardware locks up.
Boca Raton’s coastal exposure adds another layer. Wind-driven rain is different than a passing thunderstorm, and the permitting office here expects HVHZ paperwork in order. We handle the permit submittal for you, including the NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers for your exact configuration. If a door gets installed wrong, the rating is compromised no matter what the test report says. That’s why we don’t sell this product to other installers, and why we install every entry door ourselves.
Frequently Asked Questions - Entry Doors
The design pressure is matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100, never higher. We size the door to your specific lot in Boca Raton rather than selling every customer the maximum rating, because a sheltered inland lot doesn’t need the same configuration as a direct-coast lot. Call (561) 264-1337 and we’ll pull the right design pressure for your address.
Most entry door configurations take between four and eight weeks from order to delivery, depending on finish and glass options. Factory-finished doors and custom paint-grade doors sometimes move on different schedules. We confirm lead time on your quote so you’re not guessing about a construction timeline.
Yes, for a new entry door in Boca Raton, your permit package will typically require the NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers for the exact configuration you’re installing. We include those documents in the submittal. The approval is issued per configuration, so we verify the numbers match your door before the permit goes in.
You can customize within the product line’s available widths, up to 48 inches, plus glass insert choices and finish options. If your rough opening is an unusual size, we’ll tell you what can be done and what can’t before you order. Call (561) 264-1337 to schedule a measurement and we’ll pin down the exact configuration.
Wash the frame and glass with mild soap and water a few times a year, and keep the bottom track and weep holes clear of sand and debris. In Boca Raton’s salt air, that routine matters more. If the door has a factory finish, no repainting is needed. If it’s paint-grade, use a quality exterior acrylic latex. We’ll walk you through care at the install walkthrough.
Get a Quote - Entry Doors in Boca Raton
We measure the opening, spec the door for your wind zone, price it line by line, and install it to the standard your permit requires. If you’re replacing an entry door in Boca Raton, or building new and need the right door from day one, call (561) 264-1337 to schedule a free on-site measurement and quote. We’ll bring samples, answer your questions, and give you a written number.
Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Boca Raton, FL.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.