Hurricane Shutters for French Doors
Plan protection around the way your doors open, not just the size of the glass.
The short answer
Accordion shutters, roll-down shutters and removable storm panels may suit French doors, depending on the opening and the approved system. For outward-swinging doors, the door leaves, handles and hinges need clearance from the shutter and its tracks. Send the office opening measurements and photos before final dimensions are approved. A catalog size alone does not establish fit.
Explore Shutters for French Doors and get a custom quote or call 1-888-474-3555.
Start with door swing and daily access
French doors usually have two hinged leaves. Tell the office whether they swing inward or outward, which leaf opens first and whether both open regularly. Photograph the doors closed and open, including the wall around the opening, threshold and area above the frame.
An outward-swinging door can meet a shutter positioned across the exterior opening. Do not assume that a spacer or build-out will solve the conflict: the mounting arrangement must be suitable for the exact approved system. Have your installer review access and required exits before choosing a layout.
Compare three shutter layouts
Accordion shutters fold beside the doorway and close across tracks. Check where the blades stack, whether handles project into their path and how the bottom track affects passage. They are manually operated, so there is no motor to power.
Roll-down shutters retract above the doorway. Check the available housing space below soffits or balconies and the side-rail mounting area. For motorized options, discuss control placement and the available outage operating method for the exact motor package.
Removable storm panels require a plan for attaching and storing panels. Compare the time and access needed to install them before a storm, and discuss how a protected doorway will be used while panels are in place. Do not block a required exit based on general online advice.
Prepare the information for an accurate quote
Record the width and height of each opening separately. Keep opening measurements distinct from finished shutter dimensions. Note trim, handles, light fixtures, railings, steps and other nearby obstructions rather than subtracting a guessed clearance yourself.
The office reviews final dimensions, shutter type, color, hardware and freight with you. Your installer should check the mounting surface and the applicable approval documents. We supply and ship the shutters; we do not provide installation.
- Opening width, height and quantity
- Inward or outward door swing and photos
- Space above and beside the opening
- Preferred shutter type and operation
- Delivery destination and installer questions
Get a price online, then confirm the fit
Start a custom product quote with your measurements and preferred shutter type. Save it if you are still comparing, or reserve the order for office review. Neither step replaces the final fit and freight conversation.
You approve the final total before order payment. If you are unsure how the doors or shutter will operate together, call 1-888-474-3555 before selecting a catalog configuration or scheduling installation.
Common questions
Can hurricane shutters cover outward-opening French doors?
A suitable system may be possible, but door swing and hardware clearance must be reviewed for the exact opening and approved mounting arrangement. Send photos and measurements to the office rather than assuming a standard shutter will fit.
Should I measure each glass pane separately?
Record the complete opening for the proposed shutter system and note the door layout. The office confirms the final measurement method and finished dimensions before the order is approved.
Are accordion or rolling shutters better for French doors?
Compare side stacking space for accordion shutters with overhead housing space for rolling shutters. Door clearance, mounting, access and the exact product approval matter more than the style name alone.
Does the online price include installation and shipping?
The product estimate is not a delivered and installed total. The office quotes freight after reviewing the order, and you arrange your own installation.