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Impact windows in Boca Raton are not an upgrade you buy for curb appeal alone. They are the difference between a house that takes a Category 3 storm on the chin and one that loses its roof to pressure changes when the glass goes. A proper impact window system, installed to Miami-Dade or Broward county code, is rated to take a 9-pound 2×4 traveling at 34 miles per hour without breaching. In Boca Raton, where wind-borne debris maps put most of the city in the highest risk zone, that rating is not marketing copy. It is the wall between your living room and flying patio furniture.
TruePane Windows & Doors has installed, replaced, and serviced impact windows for Boca Raton homeowners since 2008 through our craft lineage, with Dale Kessler at the helm since 2008. We are an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, including PGT, CGI, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems. A live person answers the phone at (561) 264-1337, 24 hours a day. If the pane is not true, the job is not done.
Key Takeaways
- Impact windows in Boca Raton must meet strict Miami-Dade or Broward County wind-load and missile-impact standards, and most of the city sits in a high-velocity hurricane zone.
- TruePane has served Boca Raton since 2008 through a second-generation glazier’s craft tradition, led by Dale Kessler.
- Every impact window job carries our Done Right Promise and The Keystone Standard, with both manufacturer warranty layers registered in writing before our truck leaves your driveway.
- We quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper, including PGT, CGI, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems, so you see exactly what you are buying.
- A live person answers (561) 264-1337 around the clock. No voicemail trees.
What Our Impact Windows Service Includes
Full Impact Window Installation
Full impact window installation means removing the existing windows down to the rough opening, inspecting the framing for rot or termite damage, correcting any out-of-square conditions in the opening, and setting new impact-rated units with the proper anchoring schedule for your home’s construction type. In Boca Raton, concrete block homes on the intracoastal side need different fasteners than wood-frame homes west of I-95, and we match the anchoring to the substrate, not to the generic spec sheet. TruePane measures every opening twice before ordering glass, and we will not set a window into a rotted buck and call it done. The rough opening gets corrected first, or the window goes in wrong.
You need full installation when your existing windows are original to the home, when they are single-pane, when the frames are soft, or when you are tired of taping up plywood every time a named storm enters the cone. This is the job that carries the full manufacturer warranty, and it is the only way to get a legitimate wind-mitigation credit from your insurance carrier.
Impact Window Replacement
Replacement is the narrower job: the existing frame is sound, but the glass package or the sash has failed, and you want the new impact-rated unit set into the existing opening without tearing out the trim or drywall. In Boca Raton, we often replace builder-grade windows in homes built from the 1990s through the mid-2000s that never had impact glass to begin with. The frame may be fine, but the glass package was never rated for a storm, and the homeowner is paying insurance premiums as if it were.
TruePane replaces impact windows one opening at a time or in a full elevation, depending on your budget and what the insurance inspection says. We measure each opening independently because a 1998 builder did not produce perfectly uniform openings, and a replacement window cut to a “standard” size will leak air and bind in the track. We order each unit to the measured opening and we install it with the same anchoring standard we use on new construction.
Impact Door Installation
Impact-rated doors, including French doors, sliders, and single entry doors, are tested as complete assemblies, not just glass in a frame. In Boca Raton, the east-facing doors on the intracoastal side take more wind pressure than the rest of the house combined, and a door that was not installed as a rated assembly will fail at the threshold or the hardware before the glass fails. That is the failure you do not see until the storm is on top of you.
TruePane installs impact doors as a system: door, frame, threshold, hardware, and glass package, anchored and sealed so the assembly performs as the manufacturer tested it. We carry Therma-Tru, Mr-Glass, and ES Windows door lines, and we will quote them side by side on paper so you can compare the tested ratings, the glass packages, and the hardware instead of trusting a verbal “they’re all pretty much the same.” They are not all the same.
Energy-Efficient Impact Windows
Impact windows in Boca Raton do double duty: they protect against wind-borne debris and they cut the solar heat gain that drives your electric bill from May through October. A laminated impact window with a low-e coating and argon fill can cut the heat transfer through the glass by more than half compared to clear single-pane glass, and in a city where the cooling season runs ten months a year, that is money back every month on your FPL bill. The same window that protects your house from a storm is also the one that keeps your air conditioning from running nonstop.
TruePane carries energy-efficient impact lines from ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, and PGT with low-e coatings, warm-edge spacers, and argon or krypton fills depending on the product. We quote the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient and the U-factor for each line on paper, and we explain what those numbers mean for your specific elevation and window orientation. A west-facing window in Boca Raton is not the same as a north-facing one, and the coating package should reflect that.
Window Tune-Ups and Maintenance
Impact windows require maintenance, particularly the rollers, tracks, and balances on sliding and single-hung units. Salt air near the coast is hard on hardware, and a track that has not been cleaned since the window was installed will bind, grind, and pull out of square, which is exactly how a properly rated window starts underperforming. We offer a maintenance check that includes cleaning the tracks, lubricating the rollers and balances, checking the seals for argon loss, and verifying that the locking hardware still throws and seats correctly.
This is the service that extends the life of an impact window past the 20-year mark, and it is worth doing every two to three years in Boca Raton’s coastal environment. If we find a failed seal or a bent balance during a tune-up, we tell you, show you, and quote the repair before we touch it.
Glass Railing Systems
Glass railing systems for balconies, pool decks, and stairways in Boca Raton have to meet structural load requirements as well as impact standards, and they have to be installed dead level and dead plumb or the glass panels bind in the posts and crack. We install glass railing systems as part of our impact window and door practice for homeowners who want an unobstructed sightline without giving up storm protection.
We measure the run, check the substrate for level, and we set the posts into the structure with the same care we give a load-bearing wall. The grout line or the deck surface gets corrected before the first post is set, not after the glass is in and we have to start shimming.
Custom Impact Windows
Custom impact windows are for the openings that never match a standard size: the half-round transom over the front door, the casement that wraps a corner, the octagonal window in a cathedral gable. These openings require templating, not just measuring, because the glass has to fit the curve and the frame has to be engineered for the wind load at that specific location. We have built custom impact units for Boca Raton homes from Mizner-era Spanish Revival to 1980s contemporary, and we treat every one as a one-off because every one is a one-off.
TruePane templates custom openings in the rough stage, orders the glass from manufacturers who do true custom fabrication, and we register both warranty layers on the custom unit just like we do on a stock window. If the opening is not true, we correct it before the window is cut, because a custom window built to a wrong template is an expensive piece of scrap.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Impact Windows
We install and service impact windows from PGT, CGI, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, and Mr-Glass, and we carry the OEM hardware and glass packages for each line. PGT and CGI dominate the Florida impact market for good reason; they build heavy, well-tested products with strong warranty support, and we have installed enough of them in Boca Raton to know their installation quirks and their failure modes. ES Windows and ECO Window Systems give us the upper end of the European lines, with thinner frames and better glass packages for high-end coastal homes.
If you have a Therma-Tru impact door, an Andersen impact unit, or a Milgard system that was installed years ago and never quite performed, we can service it. We work on units from every major manufacturer, and we will quote the repair or replacement against a new line from a different brand if that serves you better. Whether you have ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, or any other make, we can help.
Signs You Need Impact Windows Right Now
- Your windows are single-pane or builder-grade from the 1990s or earlier. The glass was never rated for wind-borne debris, and the frames were not designed for the anchoring schedule impact windows require. In a storm, these are the windows that fail first, and when they go, the pressure change can lift the roof.
- You have been taping or boarding windows for every storm warning. Plywood is a temporary patch, not a system, and a homeowner who has done it for twenty years in Boca Raton knows it is heavy, time-consuming, and not rated to any tested standard. Impact windows are the permanent fix.
- Your wind mitigation report says no, or it expired. Insurance companies in Florida grant premium discounts for impact-rated windows, and an outdated or negative wind mitigation report means you are paying full rate for a house that is not protected. Upgrading to impact glass can reduce your premium on its own.
- The seals have failed and there is fog or haze between the panes. A failed seal means the insulating gas is gone and the window has lost its energy rating. If the window is impact-rated and the seal fails, you lose the insulating value without losing the impact protection, but the window still needs repair or replacement to perform as designed.
- The sashes bind, the tracks grind, or the windows do not close square. A window that will not close cannot be locked, and an unlocked window is an opening in your storm envelope. Binding is usually a sign that the frame has settled out of square or the hardware is failing, and neither condition fixes itself.
Our Impact Windows Process - Step by Step
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The site visit and full opening measurement. We walk the house with you, window by window and door by door, and we measure every opening we are going to work on, not just a representative sample. We check the framing, the square of the openings, the existing anchoring, and the condition of the weather barrier. This is where we find the problems that a phone quote will never catch.
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Side-by-side quotes on paper. We quote the manufacturer lines you are considering next to each other, with the same opening list and the same installation scope, so you can compare the actual product specs and the actual numbers. We show you the glass package, the frame material, the design pressure rating, and the warranty terms. No verbal promises, no “they’re all about the same.”
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Permitting and product ordering. For full installations and replacements that require it, we pull the permit with the City of Boca Raton or Palm Beach County as applicable, and we order the windows to the measured openings. We do not order ahead of the permit, and we do not install ahead of the approved plans.
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Installation. Our background-checked, uniformed technicians do the work in your home the way they would work in their own mother’s house. We protect the floors, we keep the work area clean, and we set each window or door to the manufacturer’s installation instructions with the correct anchoring for your wall construction. We measure twice, we set once, and we check every unit for square and smooth operation before we call it done.
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Warranty registration and the Done Right review. Before our truck leaves your driveway, we register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing, with durations stated, and we walk the job with you. If something is not right, we make it right under the Done Right Promise, no paperwork and no arguing. That is the standard on the first visit and the baseline for every callback.
How Much Does Impact Windows Cost in Boca Raton?
A typical impact window replacement in Boca Raton runs $800 to $2,200 per opening installed, depending on the window size, the frame material, the glass package, and whether the opening needs structural corrections. Impact doors run higher, typically $3,500 to $9,000 for a rated entry door and $5,000 to $15,000 for a large sliding door or French door assembly. Custom shapes, upper-floor work, and openings that need new framing or anchoring will push toward the higher end. For a standard 2,000-square-foot home with 12 to 15 openings, a full impact window replacement generally runs $14,000 to $35,000.
What affects the price: the design pressure rating your opening requires (a second-floor window on the east elevation needs a higher rating than a ground-floor window on the north), the size and shape of the opening, the frame material from vinyl to aluminum-clad wood, the glass package including low-e coatings and gas fills, and the condition of what is in the wall when we open it up. You avoid overpaying by getting a written line-item quote, by comparing manufacturer lines side by side on paper, and by making sure the warranty is registered in writing. Our free estimate includes the measurement, the opening-by-opening quote, and the warranty terms. Call us at (561) 264-1337 to schedule yours.
Impact Windows Near Boca Raton - Our Service Area
TruePane Windows & Doors serves Boca Raton and the surrounding coastal and inland communities, including Lighthouse Point, Hillsboro Beach, Coconut Creek, Gulf Stream, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Golf, Pompano Beach, Parkland, Margate, and Boynton Beach. Most homeowners schedule their first site visit within a few days, and we show up when we say. If you are in Boca Raton or any neighboring city, the same crew and the same standard apply. Start at our home page to see the full scope of our window and door work, or learn more about our impact windows in Boca Raton.
Serving Boca Raton, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Boca Raton area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Impact Windows in Boca Raton
Impact windows are window units built with laminated glass and reinforced frames that are tested to withstand wind-borne debris and severe wind pressure without breaching. In Boca Raton, they must meet Miami-Dade or Broward County product approval standards, which include firing a 9-pound 2×4 at the glass at 34 miles per hour. A window that passes this test keeps the building envelope intact during a storm, which prevents the sudden pressure change that can lift a roof. TruePane installs only tested, approved impact window and door products.
Most single-opening replacements are completed in a single visit, usually four to eight hours depending on the opening and the condition of the existing framing. Full-home installations in Boca Raton typically run from three days to two weeks, permitted work and inspection included, depending on how many openings you have and what the walls reveal. Custom shapes and second-floor work add time. We schedule the work for when we say, and we will not leave your home open overnight unless it is sealed and secured properly.
Impact windows in Boca Raton typically cost $800 to $2,200 per installed opening, and full homes run $14,000 to $35,000 depending on size, product line, and structural conditions. Doors run higher. The best way to get a precise number for your home is a free line-item quote based on actual measurements. Call (561) 264-1337 to schedule one, and you will see the exact windows and the exact numbers on paper before you commit.
Yes, we install and service impact windows and doors from PGT, CGI, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and most other major manufacturers. We are an authorized installer for more than a dozen lines, and we keep OEM hardware and glass packages in stock for the common repairs. If you have an existing unit from a brand we do not list, call us and we will tell you honestly whether we can service it and what it will take. Call (561) 264-1337 with the make and model.
We respond to board-up and emergency securing calls for broken windows and doors, including impact units damaged by storm debris or break-ins. A live person answers (561) 264-1337 around the clock, and we dispatch a technician as soon as we can get to you. Realistically, in a city the size of Boca Raton, an emergency board-up usually happens within hours, and we tell you the honest timeline when you call. If the situation is dangerous, we advise you to secure the area and stay clear until we arrive.
Every impact window and door from TruePane carries The Keystone Standard: both manufacturer warranty layers registered in writing with durations stated, and our own Done Right Promise on the workmanship. If the installation is not done right, we make it right, no paperwork and no arguing. The manufacturer warranties cover the product, and we make sure they are registered before our truck leaves your driveway. That is the deal and we stand behind it.
Clear the area in front of each window or door we will be working on, move furniture and valuables back about three to four feet, and take down any window coverings, blinds, or drapes that hang within the work zone. We protect the floors with drop cloths, and we clean up as we go, but the easier the access, the faster the job. If you have plants or exterior obstructions against the window, trim them back before we arrive. We will walk the house with you the day before and tell you exactly what needs to move.
Schedule Your Impact Windows Service in Boca Raton Today
Get your impact windows measured, quoted, and installed by a company that has served Boca Raton since 2008 and plans to be here in thirty more. Call (561) 264-1337 today. A live person answers, day or night, no voicemail tree. We will schedule your free on-site estimate, show you side-by-side quotes on paper, and if the pane is not true, the job is not done. That is the TruePane standard.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Boca Raton since 2008 and through a craft heritage of many years.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.