Hurricane Guard Series
Florida DBPR
Approved
Impact Rating LMI
Design Pressure +60/-60 psf
Made in Florida
CWS Hurricane Guard Vinyl Hinged Patio Door CWS-817C
CWS's flagship impact line covering aluminum and vinyl windows plus impact sliding doors.
Vinyl impact hinged patio door in Hurricane Guard, an alternate frame configuration to the CWS-641E. LMI impact-rated for Florida coastal installations.
Florida DBPR
Approved
Impact Rating LMI
Design Pressure +60/-60 psf
Made in Florida
Custom Window Systems
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Impact protection, built for South Florida
The CWS-817C is a vinyl impact hinged patio (French) door in the Hurricane Guard line, an alternate frame configuration to the CWS-641E. LMI impact-rated for Florida coastal installations.
- Florida Building Code product-approved
- Vinyl frame engineered for strength and durability
- Large-missile impact-rated laminated glass
- Professionally installed across South Florida by Armor Pro
Impact Protection
Tested to withstand hurricane wind-borne debris
Engineered Strength
Built and tested to Florida product-approval standards
Limited Warranty
Manufacturer warranty plus Armor Pro install workmanship
At a Glance
Frame Material
Vinyl
Max Size
77 x 96 in
Design Pressure
+60/-60 psf
Impact Rating
LMI
Sizes & Pressures
| Configuration | Min size | Max size | Design pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Door | 47.5 x 79.5 in | 77 x 96 in | +60/-60 psf |
Sizes shown are actual DLO frame size.
Performance Certifications
- FL16055.R4
- FL16055
Related Products
More models in the Hurricane Guard Series.
Comparable from Other Brands
Other french door models Armor Pro installs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The CWS-817C is a vinyl impact hinged patio (French) door in the CWS Hurricane Guard line, built on an alternate frame configuration to the CWS-641E. The main difference is its stronger structural rating and its SentryGlas ionoplast glass package, which suit higher-pressure openings. We'll recommend the CWS-817C when your opening calls for the higher design pressure or the stiffer ionoplast interlayer.
Yes. The CWS-817C is LMI (Large Missile Impact) rated for Florida coastal installations and carries Florida Product Approval FL16055.R4. Because the vinyl Hurricane Guard line carries statewide approval plus selected HVHZ certifications, we'll confirm whether this model is approved for your specific Miami-Dade or Broward opening at the time of quote.
The CWS-817C is structurally rated to +90/-90 psf, which is among the stronger ratings in the vinyl Hurricane Guard French-door family. Its approved French-door configuration carries a design pressure of +60/-60 psf, and we match the rating to your opening size and location. Armor Pro confirms the governing design pressure for your address at quote.
The CWS-817C uses a 1-inch overall insulated unit built from a 3/16-inch tempered outer lite, a 3/8-inch air space, and a 7/16-inch laminated lite with a .090-inch SentryGlas ionoplast interlayer between annealed lites. SentryGlas ionoplast is a stiffer, stronger interlayer than standard PVB, which helps the laminated glass resist impact and hold together under pressure. We'll review the glass build with you when we quote your door.
The CWS-817C French-door configuration runs from about 47.5 by 79.5 inches up to 77 by 96 inches, with frame panels up to roughly 38 inches wide and 96.75 inches tall. We size the door to your opening and confirm the design pressure on your quote. If you need a wider multi-panel layout, we can talk through the other Hurricane Guard door options as well.
Installed pricing for the CWS-817C depends on the door size, glass and hardware choices, and the condition of your existing opening. Armor Pro is the installer, so we handle measurement, permitting, and installation, and we provide a free in-home estimate. Contact us and we'll measure your opening, confirm the impact rating and design pressure, and give you a firm installed price.
The aluminum Hurricane Guard products carry current Miami-Dade NOAs and are HVHZ-eligible end to end, covering single-hung, slider, picture, casement, hinged patio door, and sliding glass door. The vinyl Hurricane Guard products carry Florida statewide approvals with more limited HVHZ coverage. For a Miami-Dade or Broward project we generally spec the aluminum side, and we confirm the exact approval against your opening size before ordering.
Hurricane Guard is unusual in offering both substrates under one name. Aluminum carries the higher design pressures and the full HVHZ approval set, so it's the choice where the span, the pressure, or the HVHZ code demands it. Vinyl runs cooler thermally and lands at a lower price, which suits non-HVHZ openings where budget and energy lead. We can mix both within one house, choosing per opening.
CWS (Custom Window Systems) is a Florida manufacturer founded in 1986 and headquartered in Ocala, with additional plants in Miami, Medley, and Jacksonville totaling more than 700,000 square feet. Because the line is engineered and built in Florida around the state's hurricane code, the products are designed for our climate rather than adapted to it. We install and service CWS products throughout South Florida.
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