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AfterPGT Impact Windows in Boca Raton: What to Know First
We install, service, and replace PGT impact windows throughout Boca Raton as an independent local contractor. Most PGT repair calls in this area are handled within two to five business days, and full replacements typically run two to four weeks from measure to final inspection. You should expect honest line-item pricing on paper, both warranty layers registered in writing, and no surprise charges on the bill. If you own PGT windows and something is not right, call us at (561) 264-1337 and a live person will answer.
This page is written for the homeowner who has PGT glass in the house, has questions about it, and wants answers without a sales pitch. Dale Kessler grew up in Boca Teeca and has spent more than two decades setting windows in this climate, so the details below come from jobs, not brochures.
How PGT Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
PGT builds a solid impact window, and most of what we see in Boca Raton is wear and tear from salt air, humidity, and time. Here are the five failure patterns we run into most often on PGT residential windows.
- Vinyl frame seal failure on PGT SpectraGuard and WinGuard lines. The twin-seal glazing system on older SpectraGuard units can let moisture into the frame channel after ten or twelve years of Boca Raton humidity, which fogs the glass and softens the bedding. We pull the sash, clean the channel, replace the desiccant, and re-seal with a commercial-grade marine sealant rather than selling a full replacement the customer does not need.
- Sagging interlock rollers on PGT WinGuard horizontal sliders. The stainless rollers on WinGuard sliders carry a heavy impact-rated panel, and after years of daily use the roller housing drifts, so the sash drops and the interlock does not engage square. We see this most often in waterfront homes where the window gets opened daily for the breeze. We re-square the panel, replace the rollers with factory-spec parts, and re-align the interlock so the lock engages without fighting the window.
- Crank-out awning gear wear on PGT 5500 and 7700 series. The crank mechanism on PGT’s vinyl awning windows wears at the worm gear after roughly eight to twelve years of salt-exposure, and the sash stops seating tight against the weatherstripping. If the frame is sound, we replace the operator and hinge assembly rather than the window. This is a two-hour fix on most openings and costs far less than replacement.
- Laminated glass delamination at the edges. PGT uses a thick PVB interlayer in impact glass, and on older installations with damaged edge seals, humidity gets between the laminates and causes a milky border around the pane. This is a symptom the manufacturer’s site does not list, and the real cause is almost always a failed setting block that let the glass rest against the frame and wear through the edge seal. We re-glaze the unit with the correct setting block and replace the glass under the PGT warranty process when the original registration is intact.
- Mis-identified impact vs. non-impact glass during resale repairs. Homeowners in Boca Raton buy a house with “impact windows” from the listing, and when a pane cracks we find a non-impact PGT 2300 series unit that was swapped in by a handyman at some point. The fix is a correct PGT impact-rated replacement sash that meets current Miami-Dade and Broward county product approval for this wind zone. We always verify product approval labels before ordering.
Our PGT Impact Windows Process
When you call TruePane about your PGT windows, here is what the job looks like from first call to cleanup.
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Call and schedule. A live person answers at (561) 264-1337, takes down what you are seeing, and schedules a visit at a time that works.
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We measure twice. A uniformed technician arrives, inspects the window, and measures every opening twice before quoting anything. We check the PGT product label, the age of the unit, and the condition of the frame, not just the glass.
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We quote on paper. You get a line-item quote that shows OEM factory parts where warranty coverage applies, and quality aftermarket equivalents only where it is the right call and the warranty is no longer in play. Dale’s rule stands: if it is not square and it is not sealed, it is not done.
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We order and register. For full replacements, we order the PGT product with the exact model line you already have or an equivalent line that matches your home’s product approval, and The Keystone Standard means both manufacturer warranty layers get registered in writing before the truck leaves the driveway.
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We set, seal, and test. The install is square, sealed, and shimmed properly. We test the operation, check the reveal around the sash, and remove the old unit and debris from your property.
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You get the Done Right Promise. If anything is off within 90 days, we come back and fix it. No paperwork fights, no arguing.
What PGT Impact Windows Costs in Boca Raton
PGT window work here runs on a wide range because the job depends on what failed and what line you have. Below are the numbers we typically see on Boca Raton homes.
| Job Type | Typical Price Range |
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| PGT crank operator or roller replacement | $180-$420 per window |
| Re-seal a fogged PGT sash | $140-$300 per sash |
| Replace a cracked PGT impact pane (glass only) | $350-$800 per pane |
| Full PGT impact window replacement | $900-$2,400 per window installed |
| PGT sliding glass door replacement | $3,500-$8,000 per door |
What moves the price: size of the opening, single-hung vs. casement vs. slider, and whether you need glass-only replacement or a full frame swap. Coastal exposure and upper-floor access add labor. Call (561) 264-1337 for a written line-item quote on your specific windows. Estimates are free, and the quote we hand you is the quote that holds.
Why Boca Raton Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for PGT Work
We have been doing glass work in this community since 2008, and Dale Kessler started TruePane in 2008 because he was tired of watching homeowners get handed a low bid and a loose frame. We are not the cheapest, and we do not try to be. What we offer is a square deal: a uniformed, background-checked technician who knows PGT product lines, a written quote that matches the bill, both warranty layers registered before we leave, and the Done Right Promise in writing. If a PGT repair does not make sense and a different line does, we carry more than a dozen manufacturer lines including CGI, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems, and we quote them side by side on paper so you see exactly what you are buying. A live person answers every call, 24 hours a day, and if something is not right we stand behind it because we plan to be in this town in thirty years.
FAQs
Warranty coverage depends on your original purchase date, proof of registration, and whether the work is a manufacturer defect or wear. We handle the registration and the process in writing so you are not chasing paperwork, but as an independent PGT service provider we cannot make warranty determinations for the manufacturer. Call (561) 264-1337 and we will tell you honestly what your warranty covers before any money changes hands.
Most common PGT parts, including rollers, crank operators, and weatherstripping, are available for lines going back twenty years. The challenge is usually correctly identifying the series on a weathered label, and that is where buying from a specialist saves time and money. We can usually source and install PGT parts within two to five business days.
From signed quote to final inspection, most PGT replacements in Boca Raton take two to four weeks, depending on the line and the size of the order. Repairs like roller or operator replacement are typically done in a single visit. We will give you a written timeline before you commit.
If the frame is sound, the glass is intact, and the issue is mechanical, repair usually makes sense and keeps your existing product approval intact. If the frame has softened from moisture or the unit is old enough that parts are not available, replacement is the honest answer. We quote both options on paper and let you decide; we do not push replacement when a quality repair is the right call. Call (561) 264-1337 for a straight answer.
No. We quote a fixed price on paper, and if we discover hidden rot or frame damage, we stop, show you what we found, and requote before doing anything. Fixed pricing with no change orders is part of how we operate, and the Done Right Promise backs the work after the job is done.
When your PGT windows are not square and not sealed, call (561) 264-1337. A live person will answer, and we will get it done right.
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.