WinGuard Aluminum Series
Florida DBPR
Approved
Impact Rating LMI
Design Pressure +80/-80 psf
NFRC Certified
Made in Florida
PGT WinGuard French Door FD160A
PGT's flagship aluminum impact line, the reference impact-window platform in Florida.
Aluminum impact French door in single and double swing configurations for residential patio and entrance openings. LMI for HVHZ.
Florida DBPR
Approved
Impact Rating LMI
Design Pressure +80/-80 psf
NFRC Certified
Made in Florida
Frame finish
Impact protection, built for South Florida
The FD160A is PGT's aluminum impact French door, built for residential patio and entrance openings where a swing door suits the architecture better than a slider. It comes in single and double-swing configurations, LMI impact-rated and HVHZ-approved, so it clears Miami-Dade and Broward without a separate storm door. The aluminum frame keeps the stiles narrow, which matters on a French pair where two sashes meet in the middle and a heavy frame would eat the view.
Armor Pro reaches for the FD160A on covered entries, courtyard openings, and patio walls that call for the symmetry of a hinged pair rather than the horizontal line of a slider. Where an opening is wide enough to want a sliding door instead, the WinGuard Aluminum SGD770A covers the same wall as a multi-panel slider.
- Florida Building Code product-approved
- Aluminum frame engineered for strength and durability
- Large-missile impact-rated laminated glass
- Energy-efficient Low-E insulated glass options to control heat gain
- Corrosion-resistant finishes for coastal applications
- Professionally installed across South Florida by Armor Pro
Configurations
X = operable panel (it opens) · O = fixed panel (doesn’t open). Panels read left‑to‑right as viewed from outside (hung windows read top‑to‑bottom). Example: XO = operable on the left, fixed on the right.
Grille Styles
1" Raised Exterior, Flat Interior9/16" Flat Grid-Between-the-Glass13/16" Flat Grid-Between-the-Glass1" Flat Bar Exterior, Interior1" Contemporary Simulated Divided Lite
Impact Protection
Tested to withstand hurricane wind-borne debris
Engineered Strength
Built and tested to Florida product-approval standards
Energy Efficient
Low-E insulated glass options reduce heat gain
Corrosion Resistant
Coastal-grade finishes for salt-air durability
Limited Warranty
Manufacturer warranty plus Armor Pro install workmanship
At a Glance
Frame Material
Aluminum
Max Size
42 x 96 in
Design Pressure
+80/-80 psf
U-Factor
1.03
SHGC
0.19–0.43
Visible Trans.
0–0.47
Sizes & Pressures
| Configuration | Min size | Max size | Design pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| French door, single (X) | 20 x 72 in | 42 x 96 in | +80/-80 psf |
| French door, double (XX) | 36 x 72 in | 81.5 x 96 in | +80/-80 psf |
| French door sidelite / transom, fixed (O) | 10.5 x 72 in | 42 x 96 in | +80/-80 psf |
Sizes shown are actual DLO frame size.
Glass & Energy Performance
| Glass package | U-Factor | SHGC |
|---|---|---|
| Argon/Energy Shield | 0.69 | 0.23 |
| Argon/Energy Shield Max | 0.69 | 0.19 |
| Argon/SolarControl LowE2 | 0.7 | 0.17 |
U-Factor / SHGC shown without grids; add-grid values vary slightly. Confirm exact ratings for your opening at quote.
Performance Certifications
- FL331.R27
Options
Related Products
More models in the WinGuard Aluminum Series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The FD160A is PGT's WinGuard Aluminum impact French door, a hinged swing door for residential patio and entrance openings, available in single and double-swing configurations. We reach for it on covered entries, courtyard openings, and patio walls where the symmetry of a hinged pair fits the architecture better than the horizontal line of a slider. If your opening is wide enough to want a slider instead, the WinGuard Aluminum SGD770A covers the same wall as a multi-panel sliding door.
Yes. The FD160A is LMI (Large Missile Impact) rated and HVHZ-approved, so it clears Miami-Dade and Broward without needing a separate storm door or shutters. It uses PGT's Diamond Glass laminated impact glazing. We'll confirm the specific approval and design pressure for your opening at the time of quote.
A single FD160A French door runs up to 42 by 96 inches, and a double-swing pair goes up to 81.5 inches wide by 96 inches tall; matching fixed sidelites and transoms are also available. All configurations carry a +80/-80 psf design pressure rating. Because the frame is aluminum, the stiles stay narrow, which keeps more glass and view on a French pair where two sashes meet in the middle.
The FD160A uses a 1-inch laminated insulating glass unit with argon fill across its packages, including Argon/Energy Shield, Argon/Energy Shield Max, and Argon/SolarControl LowE2. U-factors run from about 0.69 to 0.71 and SHGC from 0.16 to 0.23 depending on the package and grids. For the lowest solar heat gain in South Florida sun, we typically recommend the Energy Shield Max or SolarControl LowE2 options.
The FD160A comes in White as standard, plus Bronze, Black, and Clear Anodized frame finishes. Grid options are extensive, including a 1-inch raised exterior with flat interior, 9/16-inch and 13/16-inch flat grid-between-the-glass, 1-inch flat bar exterior or interior, and a 1-inch contemporary simulated divided lite. We'll help you match the finish and grid to the rest of your home during the estimate.
The FD160A comes standard with a patented three-point locking system and triple weatherstripping, so it seals tightly and resists forced entry. The frame depth is 4 to 4.5 inches, which we accommodate when fitting your opening. Installed cost depends on whether you choose a single or double door, any sidelites or transoms, the glass package, and the condition of the opening, so Armor Pro provides a free estimate rather than a flat price.
WinGuard Aluminum is PGT's flagship aluminum impact line and runs the full operation range on one extrusion platform: single hung, horizontal roller, casement, awning, fixed picture, architectural shapes, plus sliding glass doors and French doors. Because every style shares the same frame family, a whole house can be specified consistently instead of mixing systems opening by opening. It's been PGT's reference impact-window platform in Florida since 1998.
Yes. Every WinGuard Aluminum product is large-missile impact-rated and eligible for the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which covers Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The line carries one of the deepest Miami-Dade NOA libraries in the industry, glazed with PGT's Diamond Glass laminated impact glass. The exact design pressure depends on the size and configuration of each opening, which we confirm against the Florida Building Code on your quote.
PGT has built impact windows and doors in Venice, Florida since 1980 and is the largest impact-window and -door manufacturer in the country. It was the first company to develop impact-resistant products that met Miami-Dade County's hurricane code after Hurricane Andrew, and the line is engineered specifically for Florida conditions. PGT is now part of the MITER Brands family, alongside WinDoor, ECO, and NewSouth, but the products are still made in Florida under the PGT name.
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