WinGuard Vinyl Series
Miami-Dade NOA
Florida DBPR
Approved
HVHZ
Approved
Impact Rating LMI
Design Pressure +70/-70 psf
NFRC Certified
Made in Florida
PGT WinGuard Vinyl Preferred French Door FD5555
PGT's vinyl impact window family, the best-selling impact vinyl in the U.S.
Vinyl impact French door in single and double swing on a 4-9/16 inch frame. Multi-point lock with anti-lift, brushed stainless hinges, European hardware compatible.
Miami-Dade NOA
Florida DBPR
Approved
HVHZ
Approved
Impact Rating LMI
Design Pressure +70/-70 psf
NFRC Certified
Made in Florida
Frame finish
Impact protection, built for South Florida
The FD5555 is the WinGuard Vinyl French door, the swing-door companion to the vinyl slider for patios and entrances that want a hinged pair. It runs single and double-swing on a 4-9/16 inch frame with a multi-point lock and anti-lift hardware, brushed stainless hinges, and room for European-style door hardware, so it can be dressed to match the interior. LMI impact-rated and HVHZ-approved at design pressures of plus and minus 70 psf.
Armor Pro installs the FD5555 where a vinyl whole-home project wants its patio or courtyard door to match the WinGuard Vinyl windows around it, in the same frame and color, rather than jumping to an aluminum door. For wider openings a slider serves better, and for the highest design pressures the aluminum French door FD160A carries more load.
- Tested & certified to Miami-Dade HVHZ hurricane standards
- Vinyl frame engineered for strength and durability
- Large-missile impact-rated laminated glass
- Energy-efficient Low-E insulated glass options to control heat gain
- 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 Patterns
Grille Styles
9/16" Flat Grid-Between-the-Glass13/16" Flat Grid-Between-the-Glass1" Contour Grid-Between-the-Glass
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
Limited Warranty
Manufacturer warranty plus Armor Pro install workmanship
At a Glance
Frame Material
Vinyl
Max Size
38.75 x 96 in
Design Pressure
+70/-70 psf
U-Factor
0.62–0.81
SHGC
0.18–0.6
Visible Trans.
0.01–0.71
Sizes & Pressures
| Configuration | Min size | Max size | Design pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single door | 20 x 74 in | 38.75 x 96 in | +70/-70 psf |
| Double door | 36 x 74 in | 76 x 96 in | +70/-70 psf |
| Fixed (sidelite / transom) | 12 x 20 in | 40 x 111 in or 111 x 40 in | +70/-70 psf |
Sizes shown are actual DLO frame size.
Glass & Energy Performance
| Glass package | U-Factor | SHGC |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Shield | 0.33 | 0.24 |
| Argon/Energy Shield | 0.31 | 0.24 |
| Energy Shield Max | 0.33 | 0.16 |
| Argon/Energy Shield Max | 0.3 | 0.16 |
| SolarControl LowE2 | 0.33 | 0.15 |
| Argon/SolarControl LowE2 | 0.31 | 0.15 |
U-Factor / SHGC shown without grids; add-grid values vary slightly. Confirm exact ratings for your opening at quote.
Performance Certifications
- 23-0717.01 exp. 2029
- FL331.R27
- FL253.R26
Options
Related Products
More models in the WinGuard Vinyl Series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The FD5555 is PGT's WinGuard Vinyl French door, a hinged swing door available in single and double-swing configurations on a 4-9/16-inch frame. It's the swing-door companion to the WinGuard Vinyl slider, so it works best on patio, courtyard, and entrance openings where you want a hinged pair that matches your vinyl windows in the same frame and color. We install it when a vinyl whole-home project wants the door to match the windows around it rather than jumping to an aluminum door.
Yes. The FD5555 is LMI impact-rated and HVHZ-approved at design pressures of +70/-70 psf, carrying Miami-Dade NOA 23-0717.01 and Florida Product Approval FL253.R26. That covers it for Miami-Dade and Broward installations with laminated impact glazing. We confirm the current approval and how it applies to your opening at the time of quote.
The FD5555 double door reaches a maximum of 76 inches wide by 96 inches tall, while a single door goes up to 38.75 by 96 inches; fixed sidelites and transoms are also available. For openings wider than the FD5555 can span, a sliding glass door serves better, and for the highest design pressures PGT's aluminum FD160A French door carries more load. We'll help you decide between the vinyl FD5555, a slider, or the aluminum door based on your opening size and the wind-load requirement.
The FD5555 comes standard with a multi-point stainless steel locking system that includes built-in anti-lift protection and heavy-duty hinges, and the frame accommodates European-style door hardware so it can be dressed to match your interior. The multi-point lock pulls the door tight at several points for both weather sealing and security. We'll confirm the hardware and finish details with you before fabrication.
The FD5555 is offered in glass packages with U-factors from about 0.30 to 0.33 and SHGC from roughly 0.13 to 0.24 on a 1-1/8-inch laminated insulating glass build, with the SolarControl LowE2 and Energy Shield Max packages giving the lowest solar-heat gain for South Florida sun. Frame finishes include White (standard), Beige, Bronze, Black, and two-tone Black/White or Bronze/White, so the door matches your WinGuard Vinyl windows. We'll match the glass and finish across your project.
There's no flat price for the FD5555 because installed cost depends on single versus double swing, whether you add sidelites or a transom, the glass package, the finish, and the condition of the existing opening. Swapping an old slider for a French door, or widening an opening, also affects the quote. Armor Pro gives a free, no-obligation estimate; we'll measure the opening and price the FD5555 for your project.
WinGuard Vinyl is the vinyl version of PGT's flagship impact line and the best-selling impact vinyl in the country. It carries the same Diamond Glass laminated impact glazing and HVHZ approvals as the aluminum line, but on a 3-1/2 inch welded vinyl frame that insulates better and never needs paint. The difference comes down to span and pressure: aluminum handles the oversized and highest-load openings, vinyl handles the rest at a lower installed cost. Many projects use both under the WinGuard name.
Yes. WinGuard Vinyl is large-missile impact-rated and eligible for Miami-Dade and Broward HVHZ installation, carrying Miami-Dade Notices of Acceptance across its operation styles. It's the line we install most often on standard South Florida residential replacements because it clears the code, costs less than aluminum, and runs tighter thermally. The exact wind rating depends on the size and configuration, which we confirm on the 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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