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AfterPGT Window Replacement in Royal Palm Beach: What to Know First
PGT window replacement in Royal Palm Beach typically runs $850 to $1,900 per opening for a full frame replacement with a mid-grade PGT WinGuard or SpectraGuard unit, and most jobs take two to five days from tear-out to final trim, depending on how many openings you’re doing. We’re an independent PGT service provider, not a PGT dealer, which means we recommend the right replacement whether it’s another PGT or a better fit from a different line. This page is written for Royal Palm Beach homeowners who bought PGT windows years ago and need to know whether to repair or replace, and what it should honestly cost. If you’d rather just talk it through, call (386) 251-6745 and a live person answers.
How PGT Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
We’ve replaced enough PGT windows in Royal Palm Beach to know the failure patterns by series. These are the five we see most often, and they’re specific enough that you won’t find them spelled out on PGT’s own site.
- WinGuard aluminum frame corrosion at the weep holes. PGT’s WinGuard line is heavy aluminum built for impact, but the weep-hole design traps salt and irrigation water against the frame in Royal Palm Beach’s humidity. We see exterior oxidation that eats into the frame track, causing the sash to drag. The fix is a full frame replacement with a properly sloped sill pan, not a patch job on the old track.
- SpectraGuard vinyl seal failure at the meeting rail. The SpectraGuard series uses a vinyl frame with a lower price point than WinGuard. After ten to twelve Florida summers, the weatherstripping at the meeting rail compresses and the lock keeper loosens, and the window never quite seals against afternoon heat and wind-driven rain. We replace the unit rather than chasing the seal, because the frame has usually warped enough that new weatherstripping won’t sit flush.
- Insulated glass unit (IGU) fogging in PGT 2200 and 7700 series. If your double-pane PGT has condensation between the panes, the desiccant in the spacer bar has been saturated for a while. That’s a sealed-unit failure that shows up most often on west-facing walls that take the full afternoon sun. We can do an insert replacement with new glass, but on older 2200 frames with corroded corners, a full frame replacement is the honest call.
- Roller and track wear on PGT sliding windows. PGT sliders use nylon rollers that grind down fast in sandy soil, especially in neighborhoods near the Royal Palm Beach Pines Natural Area where wind blows grit around. Dragging sliders get forced, which bends the track, which ruins the frame. We don’t replace rollers on a bent track; we replace the opening with a proper sill that drains.
- Hurricane-mullion stress cracks in multi-panel WinGuard assemblies. On wide openings, the mullion between panels carries the structural load. Older PGT WinGuard mullions installed without enough anchor points develop hairline cracks in the frame corners after enough storm cycles. That’s not a cosmetic issue. We replace the entire assembly and re-anchor to current Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County code.
Our PGT Window Replacement Process
Here’s what a PGT replacement actually looks like when we do it, step by step, so you know what to expect before the first truck shows up.
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Call and talk to a person. You call (386) 251-6745, a live person answers, and we schedule a measurement visit. No voicemail trees, no call-back forms.
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Measure twice, on site. Our technician measures every opening with a laser and a tape, checks the existing frame for square and plumb, and notes any water intrusion evidence around the rough opening. Dale Kessler grew up off Crestwood Boulevard and has spent the better part of three decades measuring and setting windows across Palm Beach County, so we know where Royal Palm Beach homes tend to be out of square.
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Parts decision in writing. We quote OEM PGT replacement units side by side with equivalent Andersen, Pella, CGI, or ViewLux options on paper, with line-item pricing. You see exactly what you’re buying and what each option costs. Both manufacturer warranty layers get registered before the truck leaves the driveway, per our Keystone Standard.
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Remove and set. We tear out the old PGT unit, inspect the rough opening for rot or termite damage, rebuild any framing that needs it, and set the new window with a sill pan that slopes to daylight. If the pane is not true, the job is not done.
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Seal, trim, and test. We seal the perimeter per Florida Building Code, install interior and exterior trim, and test operation and drainage. Then we walk the job with you before we leave.
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The Done Right Promise starts the day we finish. If anything isn’t right, we come back and make it right. No paperwork, no arguing.
What PGT Window Replacement Costs in Royal Palm Beach
Prices below are real ranges we’ve quoted and billed in Royal Palm Beach over the past several years, based on standard sizes and typical site conditions.
- Insert replacement with PGT SpectraGuard vinyl: $450-$850 per window
- Full frame replacement with PGT WinGuard impact aluminum: $1,100-$2,400 per window, depending on size and code requirements
- Full frame replacement with PGT 7700 vinyl impact: $900-$1,900 per window
- Sliding glass door replacement with PGT WinGuard: $3,800-$7,500, depending on panel count and track condition
- Mullion repair or re-anchoring on multi-panel assemblies: $600-$1,400, but only when the existing frame is otherwise solid
What moves the price is the condition of the rough opening, whether the existing frame was flashed correctly the first time, and whether the opening needs hurricane-mullion reinforcement to meet current code. We’ll give you a written line-item quote before any work starts, and that number doesn’t move unless we find rot or termite damage you need to see for yourself. Call (386) 251-6745 for a free estimate; there’s a permanent 5% discount for seniors and veterans, and it stacks with our a free written repair estimate.
Why Royal Palm Beach Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for PGT Work
TruePane Windows & Doors was founded in 2008 by Dale Kessler, a second-generation glazier who spent years watching out-of-true installs and voided warranties cost homeowners twice what they should have. We’ve proudly served Royal Palm Beach and the surrounding communities since 2008 through a heritage of craft, not a franchise playbook. Every PGT replacement we do is backed by the Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right, with no paperwork and no arguing. We hire local, train apprentices into journeymen, and sponsors county fairs and church roof funds because we plan to be in town in thirty years. And when we quote your PGT replacement, we’ll put Andersen, Pella, and CGI options side by side on paper so you can see for yourself whether PGT is still the right call for your home.
FAQs
Replacing a PGT window with another PGT unit, installed by a qualified glazier, generally keeps your manufacturer warranty intact, and we register both warranty layers in writing before we leave your driveway. However, if PGT determines an installation error caused the failure, the original warranty may not cover it, which is exactly why we measure, set, and seal to the standard that passes inspection the first time. Call (386) 251-6745 and we’ll review your specific warranty terms before you spend a dollar.
You need full replacement if you see frame corrosion at the weep holes, crack movement in the mullion, or fogging between the glass panes; you can get away with repair if it’s only worn weatherstripping or a loose lock keeper. We’ll inspect and tell you which is the honest call, even when the honest call means a smaller job for us. Estimates are free at (386) 251-6745.
Most single-window PGT replacements take one day on site, and whole-house replacements of eight to twelve windows usually run three to five working days, assuming the weather cooperates and no hidden rot needs framing work. We’ll put the schedule in writing before we start and we’ll be there when we say.
We can match the series and frame color in most cases, but bear in mind that older PGT glass tints and frame finishes fade at slightly different rates in Royal Palm Beach’s sun, so a brand-new unit will rarely be indistinguishable from one that’s been in place for fifteen years. We’ll bring samples so you can see exactly what the match will look like before you commit. Call (386) 251-6745 to schedule a measurement visit.
For many Royal Palm Beach homes, PGT WinGuard and 7700 impact units are still a solid choice, but depending on elevation, exposure, and budget, an Andersen, CGI, or ViewLux unit may be a better long-term value. We quote them side by side on paper so you make the call with your eyes open, not our preference. If it is not sealed right, the next storm will tell you, and we’d rather you not find that out the hard way.
Call (386) 251-6745 today to schedule your free PGT window replacement estimate in Royal Palm Beach. A live person answers, we’ll measure twice, and we’ll put both warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Royal Palm Beach and nearby areas.
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