Full view aluminum doors bring daylight into the garage and read as modern architecture from the street. In Weston they have to be impact rated to be permitted.
How the System Is Built
A full view door is an extruded aluminum frame with glass or acrylic panels set into each opening. The frame stiles and rails carry the structural load, so frame depth and wall thickness are what determine the wind rating, not the glass alone.
For a permitted Weston installation the assembly needs a product approval covering the exact glass type, frame and door size. Laminated impact glass is what gets you there. Insulated non impact glass units are common in other markets and will not pass here.
Glass and Finish Options
Clear laminated glass gives the most light and the most visibility into the garage. Frosted, satin etch and tinted laminated options keep the daylight while hiding the contents, which is what most homeowners choose for a street facing bay.
Frames are anodized or powder coated. Black, dark bronze and clear anodized are the common Weston choices, and custom colors are available on longer lead times.
Weight, Springs and Openers
A full view door with laminated glass is heavy, often well beyond a comparable steel door. The spring calculation, shaft, drums and opener horsepower all have to be sized to the real assembled weight rather than a catalog estimate.
We weigh the door on installation day and adjust the spring package if the delivered weight differs from the manufacturer figure. That step is why our full view installations stay balanced years later.
See Samples in Weston
We bring frame and glass samples to the property so you can judge the finish against your elevation.
Impact Rated Garage Doors Weston is at 16000 S Post Road, Weston, FL 33331. Call (954) 837-8316, open 24 hours, seven days a week.
Impact Rated Garage Doors Weston
- 16000 S Post Road, Weston, FL 33331
- (954) 837-8316
- Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Main office: Impact Rated Garage Doors, 13651 NW 4th St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028, (954) 232-0488.
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