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AfterPGT Roof Repair in Fort Lauderdale: What to Know First
We repair PGT roof windows, skylights, and ridge-mounted glass systems throughout Fort Lauderdale, typically within 48 to 72 hours of your first call. As an independent PGT service provider, we are not affiliated with the manufacturer, but we stock the OEM gaskets, clips, and flashing kits most PGT units need, and we price the work honestly before we touch a single fastener. If you own a PGT product that is leaking, binding, fogging, or pulling away from the curb, call (754) 310-3589 and a live person will answer. This page is written for Fort Lauderdale homeowners who want the repair done right the first time, with the paperwork to prove it.
How PGT Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
PGT builds a solid product, but Fort Lauderdale’s salt air, afternoon thunderstorms, and UV load find the weak points in any roof opening. Here is what we actually see on job sites, and what we do about it.
- SunGate and SunBlend skylight curb gaskets shrink in salt air. The original compression gasket on PGT’s older SunGate flat-glass skylights hardens and shrinks after eight to ten years near the coast. Water gets between the gasket and the aluminum curb, runs down the inside of the shaft, and shows up as a ceiling stain two feet from the opening. We pull the old gasket, clean the curb channel, and set a new EPDM gasket. If the curb itself is pitted, we repair it with an aluminum-safe sealant before the gasket goes in.
- PGT roof window operators bind at the hinge block. PGT roof windows and venting skylights use a hinge block that corrodes in humid, salt-heavy air. The window still opens, but it groans and sticks, and one day the handle turns without moving the sash. We replace the hinge block with the correct PGT-spec part rather than forcing a generic operator that will strip the spline in a year. That distinction matters on a roof window you open weekly.
- Flashing tape failures on low-slope roofs. PGT’s curb-mounted units rely on the original flashing kit to shed water. On Fort Lauderdale’s flat and low-slope roofs, that flashing gets baked, tears at the corners, and lets standing water wick under the curb after a heavy summer storm. We re-flash the curb, re-seat the unit, and check the roof membrane around the opening before we button it up. A new dome alone will not fix a flashing failure.
- Insulated glass seal failure in PGT’s SunPorch and SunGate series. When the seal on a dual-pane PGT unit fails, the glass fogs from the inside and there is no wiping it clean. On roof windows, this happens faster than on vertical glass because the unit sits under direct sun and holds water at the sill line after every storm. We replace the insulated glass unit, not the whole window, when the frame and curb are still sound. It saves you a thousand dollars or more on a roof opening that does not need to come out.
- Drain channel clogging on venting roof windows. PGT venting roof windows have small weep channels at the sill that clog with pollen, roof grit, and the fine gray dust that blows off Fort Lauderdale’s flat roofs. When those channels block, water pools against the lower sash and seeps past the weatherstripping. We clear the channels, flush the sill track, and verify the weep slots are open before we call the job done. It is a fifteen-minute fix that keeps a good window from failing young.
Our PGT Roof Repair Process
Every PGT roof repair we do in Fort Lauderdale follows the same six steps. No shortcuts, no mystery line items, no second visit that should have been the first.
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We start with the phone call. You call (754) 310-3589. A live person answers, asks about your PGT product, and schedules the visit. We do not route you to a call center or a voicemail box.
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We inspect the opening, not just the glass. A background-checked, uniformed technician gets on the roof, checks the curb, flashing, gaskets, and the roof membrane around the unit. The problem is rarely just the pane.
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We quote OEM and quality aftermarket options side by side on paper. You see both prices, both parts, and the reasoning behind each before we start. No parts get ordered without your say-so.
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We do the repair in one visit. Most PGT roof repairs are completed the same day. The truck carries the common PGT gaskets, hinge blocks, and sealants, so we are not leaving your roof open overnight.
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We test the repair before we pack up. Water test, seal test, and an open-close cycle on every venting unit. If the pane is not true, the job is not done.
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We register everything that can be registered. The Keystone Standard means both manufacturer warranty layers get registered in writing, with durations stated, before the truck leaves the driveway. Your 90-Day Done Right Promise starts the same day.
What PGT Roof Repair Costs in Fort Lauderdale
Most PGT roof repairs in Fort Lauderdale fall between $285 and $1,400, depending on what has failed and whether we are repairing or replacing a component. Here is an honest look at the numbers.
| Repair | Typical Cost in Fort Lauderdale |
|---|---|
| Drain channel clearing and sill flush | $145 - $225 |
| Curb gasket replacement (SunGate, SunBlend) | $285 - $520 |
| Hinge block and operator replacement | $350 - $650 |
| Re-flashing a curb-mounted unit | $600 - $1,100 |
| Insulated glass unit replacement for a roof window | $700 - $1,400 |
What moves the price is the roof pitch, the curb height, and whether we need a two-man crew for the glass. Every repair gets a written line-item quote before we start, and every quote is fixed, with no change orders unless you ask for extra work. Call (754) 310-3589 to schedule your free estimate. The price we quote is the price on the bill.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for PGT Work
We have been fixing and installing windows and doors in South Florida for over 42 years, and we have seen what a sloppy roof repair does to a PGT unit six months later. Dale Kessler started this company on a simple rule he keeps on the whiteboard in the shop: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. That rule governs every PGT roof repair we take on in Fort Lauderdale. We stand behind every job with the 90-Day Done Right Promise, and if something is not right, we make it right without a paperwork fight. When a PGT unit is beyond repair, we quote replacement options side by side from PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems, so you see exactly what you are buying and why. We are not the cheapest bid in the room. We are the last call you should have to make.
FAQs
No. As an independent PGT service provider, we use PGT-spec parts and follow manufacturer-compatible repair procedures, so your original warranty remains intact. We document every repair and register any applicable warranty layers in writing before we leave. Call (754) 310-3589 if you want us to check your specific PGT warranty status before we touch the unit.
We typically get a technician on a leaking PGT roof window within 48 to 72 hours of your call. A live person answers the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you are never leaving a message and hoping. For a leak during storm season, call (754) 310-3589 and we will tell you exactly when the truck can be there.
We quote both. PGT original equipment parts carry the full manufacturer backing, and on newer units, that is usually the right call. On older PGT models where the OEM part has been discontinued or is backordered for weeks, we offer quality aftermarket equivalents and tell you the trade-off in plain terms before you spend a dollar. The choice is always yours, on paper, side by side.
When the curb or frame has structural corrosion, or when the insulated glass has failed and the frame is over fifteen years old, replacement is usually the smarter money. We will tell you if a repair is throwing good money at a unit that has another failure waiting. Replacement quotes include PGT and comparable lines from CGI, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems, so you are comparing real options, not one sales pitch. Call (754) 310-3589 for an honest assessment.
No. We quote a fixed price before we begin, and the price on the bill matches the price on the estimate unless you approve additional work. No surprise line items, no change orders slipped in at the end. That has been our policy for 42 years, and it is not changing. Call (754) 310-3589 to schedule your free estimate.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
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