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AfterPGT Impact Windows & Doors in Boca Raton: What to Know First
PGT impact windows and doors in Boca Raton can usually be repaired or replaced within five to ten business days, depending on parts availability and whether we’re working with OEM or aftermarket components. Most repair jobs run between $180 and $900, while full replacements for a standard single-family home in Boca Raton typically land between $1,200 and $3,800 per opening, installed. We’re an independent PGT service provider, not a manufacturer-authorized dealer, which means we quote honestly and fix what’s actually wrong without warranty gamesmanship.
This page is for homeowners in Boca Raton who already have PGT impact windows or doors, or who are considering them and want straight answers about how they hold up in our salt air and hurricane seasons. If you’ve got a PGT window that’s fogging, a sliding door that binds, or a frame that’s started to pull away from the stucco, call us at (561) 264-1337. We’ll tell you what we think before we ever send a truck.
How PGT Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
PGT builds a solid impact product, but every window line has its habits. Here’s what we see most often on PGT installs across Boca Raton’s older neighborhoods and newer developments alike.
- WinGuard series seal fogging near the coast. PGT’s WinGuard aluminum and vinyl impact windows are common in Boca Raton homes built after 2000, and the double-pane seals on original installs from 15 to 20 years ago are starting to let go. What looks like a failed window is usually a desiccant-loaded spacer that’s gone quiet. We replace the insulated glass unit rather than the whole frame, which keeps the original opening intact and saves you the stucco work.
- Series 500/700 sliding door rollers wearing unevenly. PGT sliding glass doors are heavy by design, and when the bottom rollers wear, the door drops just enough to drag on the track. On Boca Raton homes near the Intracoastal, salt in the air accelerates that wear. We replace rollers with stainless or polymer carriers rated for coastal exposure, not the zinc ones that came from the factory.
- Side-hinged impact door thresholds corroding at the corners. PGT’s side-hinged doors, including the Estate Collection entries, have aluminum thresholds that can pit where saltwater overspray meets the jamb. The fix is a threshold replacement and a reseal of the pan flashing underneath, and we apply a marine-grade sealant that holds up better in Boca Raton humidity than the original bead.
- Hurricane screen anchors loosening on stucco returns. PGT’s PGT Hurricane Screen and similar woven mesh products rely on anchor sleeves set into the stucco. After one or two storm seasons, those anchors can start to spin, and the screen loses its tension. We reset them with epoxy anchors sized for the opening, then retension the mesh so it actually does the job it’s rated for.
- Frame-to-wall sealant shrinking on north-facing elevations. North walls in Boca Raton get less direct sun but more mildew, and the sealant joint around PGT frames can shrink and pull away without the homeowner noticing until a driving rain finds its way in. We cut out the old bead, backer-rod the joint, and run a UV-stable polyurethane that flexes with the house.
Our PGT Impact Windows & Doors Process
When you call us about a PGT window or door in Boca Raton, here’s how the job goes from first call to final walkthrough.
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Call and describe the problem. A live person answers at (561) 264-1337, seven days a week. You’ll tell us what you’re seeing, and we’ll give you a straight read on whether it sounds like a repair or a replacement.
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We schedule the site visit. We show up when we say we will. Our techs are uniformed and background-checked, and they measure every opening twice before anything gets ordered.
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Diagnostics and options on paper. We identify the specific PGT line and the failure point, then write up OEM and quality aftermarket options side by side, with prices, so you can see exactly what you’re buying and why.
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We source the parts. PGT OEM parts come through our supplier network. When an aftermarket part is the better call, we tell you why and we don’t hide it.
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Installation and testing. We set the glass or hardware, seal the opening properly, and test the operation under load. If it isn’t square and it isn’t sealed, it isn’t done.
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Warranty registration before we leave. Both manufacturer warranty layers get registered in writing, with durations stated, before the truck pulls out of your driveway. That’s The Keystone Standard, and it applies to every PGT job we do.
What PGT Impact Windows & Doors Costs in Boca Raton
Here’s what we typically see on PGT work in Boca Raton, based on the jobs we’ve done across the city over the years. These are honest ranges, not lowball teasers.
- Insulated glass unit replacement for a PGT WinGuard window: $280 to $650 per sash, depending on size and Low-E coating.
- PGT sliding door roller and track service: $180 to $420, including stainless roller carriers and track cleanup.
- Full PGT impact window replacement (standard size, vinyl or aluminum): $1,200 to $2,400 per opening, installed and sealed.
- Full PGT impact sliding glass door replacement: $2,800 to $4,600 for a standard 8-foot door, depending on frame material and glass package.
- PGT Estate Collection side-hinged impact door replacement: $2,400 to $3,800, including threshold and pan flashing work.
What moves the price is mostly size, frame material, and whether the existing opening is square. A door that’s dropped a quarter inch costs more to set right than one that’s still true. Every quote we give is a fixed price, and estimates are free. Call (561) 264-1337 and we’ll put numbers on paper.
Why Boca Raton Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for PGT Work
We’ve been serving Boca Raton and the surrounding communities since 2008, and Dale Kessler, the owner, grew up in the Boca Teeca neighborhood not far from where TruePane still runs jobs today. That matters when you’re choosing who works on your PGT windows, because the company that plans to be here in thirty years is the one that stands behind what it installs. Every PGT job we do carries the Done Right Promise. If it isn’t done right, we make it right, no paperwork and no arguing. We also carry and service other manufacturer lines, including Andersen, Pella, and CGI, which means when a PGT part is backordered and a quality alternative makes more sense, we can put that option on paper for you the same day. Our techs know PGT’s quirks, and we don’t send anyone into your home we wouldn’t send into our own mother’s.
FAQs
No, using an independent service provider for glass replacement or hardware repair does not void a PGT warranty, provided the components used meet the spec called for in the original installation. We track that carefully and register both warranty layers in writing on every PGT job, so there’s a record of what was done and when.
A properly installed PGT impact window or door typically lasts 20 to 25 years in Boca Raton’s coastal climate, though seals and rollers often need attention at the 12 to 15 year mark. The frame and impact glass are built to outlast the moving parts and the sealant joints, which is why we recommend having those checked before each hurricane season.
Call (561) 264-1337 and we’ll tell you what condition your PGT openings are actually in.
Yes, in most cases we can replace the insulated glass unit in a PGT impact window without removing the frame, which saves the stucco and the interior casing. The key is matching the glass thickness and laminate spec to the original PGT build, and we source through both OEM and certified aftermarket channels to do that.
We do both, and we’ll tell you honestly which one the situation calls for. When a PGT frame is still square and the failure is in the glass or hardware, repair is usually the right call and costs less. When the frame has moved or the seal surfaces are corroded, replacement is often cheaper over time than patching.
Most PGT repairs we handle in Boca Raton are scheduled within a week of the first call, and we complete the work in a single visit whenever parts are available. A live person answers the phone at (561) 264-1337 seven days a week, so you won’t sit in a queue behind a voicemail tree when you need an answer.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Boca Raton and nearby areas.
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.