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AfterTherma-Tru Custom & Geometric Windows in Fort Lauderdale: What to Know First
We provide independent Therma-Tru custom and geometric window repair, replacement, and installation throughout Fort Lauderdale, with most single-unit jobs completed in one visit and a written line-item quote in hand before any work begins. Custom and geometric work runs higher than standard rectangular units because every radius, arch, and angle is made to order, not pulled from a warehouse shelf. If you own Therma-Tru windows and one of them is failing, call (754) 310-3589 and we’ll tell you straight what it costs to fix versus replace.
This page is for Fort Lauderdale homeowners who already own Therma-Tru windows and need them made right. Not a brand brochure. Not a generic window page. The specifics below come from years of pulling Therma-Tru sashes out of Florida walls and seeing exactly where they give up.
How Therma-Tru Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
Therma-Tru builds a solid door, but their window lines (often bundled with door packages in Fort Lauderdale newer construction) carry their own failure patterns. Here is what we actually see:
- Radius units losing their seal along the curved edge. Arched and half-round Therma-Tru units fail at the glazing bead more often than the flat runs, because the curved extrusion flexes under heat load in a Fort Lauderdale afternoon. The symptom is condensation or haze that starts at the apex and works downward. The fix is a full IGU replacement, never a patch job, and we re-bed the curved bead with fresh sealant rather than trusting the original.
- Oversized picture windows sagging on the hinge side when paired with an operating sash. The larger the geometric opening, the more stress lands on the frame corners. We see mulled Therma-Tru combinations where the meeting rail has dropped an eighth inch, making the lock throw bind. That comes from improper header support at installation, and the repair means re-shimming the unit, not replacing the lock.
- Custom trapezoid and pentagon sashes with failing corner keys. Geometric shapes put pressure on the corner welds in ways rectangles never do. Therma-Tru corner keys on angled units can crack under thermal expansion, especially on west-facing Fort Lauderdale elevations. We replace the key and re-weld or re-fasten the corner, then check the other three before we leave.
- Geometric transoms over entry doors that were never flashed properly. Fort Lauderdale’s afternoon downpours find any gap. We pull transom units from Therma-Tru door packages where water has been running behind the exterior trim for years, and the first visible clue is staining on the interior drywall below the arch. Repair means pulling the unit, correcting the flashing, and re-setting the frame on new sill support.
- Therma-Tru sliding patio doors with geometric top lites losing their laminated interlayer. This shows up as a milky white edge along the curved top of the door panel. It is a manufacturing defect in the lamination, not a homeowner-caused failure, and Therma-Tru’s warranty covers it within the stated duration. We document it, pull the warranty paperwork, and handle the claim with the manufacturer on your behalf.
Our Therma-Tru Custom & Geometric Windows Process
Every Therma-Tru job follows the same sequence, whether it is a failing seal in a half-round or a full geometric opening that needs a complete re-frame. Dale Kessler sets the cadence: measure twice, spec it right, and put it in writing. The frame does not forgive shortcuts.
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Call and describe the symptom. A live person answers at (754) 310-3589, 24/7. Tell us what the window is doing. We will ask the right questions and schedule a visit.
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On-site measurement and inspection. We measure every opening twice and read the existing framing before quoting anything. Dale grew up in his father’s Ohio glass shop, measuring rough openings before he could drive, so a frame that is out of true gets caught before the first number hits paper.
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Written line-item quote, side by side if you want it. We price OEM Therma-Tru components and quality aftermarket equivalents on the same sheet, so you see the real cost difference and decide with your eyes open.
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The repair or replacement. Uniformed, background-checked technicians do the work. We protect the opening, keep the site clean, and respect that we are in your home, not a job site.
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Test and verify before we leave. We operate the unit, check the seal, confirm the lock throws, and register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing before the truck pulls out.
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90-Day Done Right Promise on the workmanship. If something is not right within 90 days, we return and make it right. No paperwork fight, no fine print.
What Therma-Tru Custom & Geometric Windows Costs in Fort Lauderdale
Straight numbers, based on what we quote in Fort Lauderdale week after week. Custom and geometric work always costs more than stock rectangles because the glass and frame are built to your opening’s exact shape.
| Service | Typical Range |
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| Arched or half-round IGU replacement (seal failure) | $380-$720 per unit |
| Full geometric window replacement (trapezoid, pentagon) | $850-$2,400 depending on size and glass package |
| Custom radius picture window, new construction | $1,200-$3,600 depending on radius and impact rating |
| Geometric transom re-flash and reset | $450-$950 |
| Oversized mulled combination re-shim and re-align | $350-$800 |
What moves the price: impact-rated glass versus standard, the tightness of the radius (tighter curves cost more to fabricate), whether the existing frame is salvageable, and whether we are matching an existing finish. Call (754) 310-3589 for an exact quote. Estimates are free, and the number on the quote is the number on the bill.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for Therma-Tru Work
We are an independent Therma-Tru service provider, not a manufacturer-authorized dealer. That means we answer to you, not to a brand program. The 90-Day Done Right Promise covers our workmanship in writing, and The Keystone Standard means both manufacturer warranty layers get registered before we leave your driveway. If Therma-Tru’s warranty covers a defect, we document it and file the claim. If a quality aftermarket part is the faster, equally durable fix, we say so in plain language and price both options.
We have served Fort Lauderdale for over 42 years through Dale Kessler’s craft tradition, and we are here in thirty years, the same as now. We also service and install PGT, CGI, CWS, and ES Windows, so if your Therma-Tru unit is beyond reasonable repair, we can quote a comparable impact-rated replacement from a line we know as well as we know Therma-Tru. Live person answers the phone, 24/7. Background-checked technicians on every job. Upfront pricing, no surprises on the bill.
FAQs
In most cases, yes, within the stated duration on your original paperwork, and the coverage typically includes the IGU for seal failure. The process requires documentation, photos, and a proper claim filing. We handle that paperwork for you and register both warranty layers in writing before finishing the job. Call (754) 310-3589 and we will pull your original purchase details and check coverage.
Some are, some are not. Therma-Tru has discontinued certain hardware lines and corner key designs over the years, and OEM parts for units installed 15-plus years ago can take weeks or simply not exist. Where OEM is unavailable, we source quality aftermarket equivalents and tell you the difference before you pay for anything. Call (754) 310-3589 for a parts check on your specific model.
If the frame is square, the seal failure is confined to the IGU, and the hardware is intact, repair is almost always the smarter money. If the frame has sagged, the corner keys are cracked on multiple corners, or you have water intrusion, replacement is usually the honest call. We quote both on the same sheet so you decide with real numbers. Call (754) 310-3589 for a free estimate.
Most single-unit replacements are completed in one visit, and the entire process from measurement to installation typically runs three to five weeks for custom-ordered geometric units due to fabrication lead time. Stocker-friendly sizes can run faster. We give you a real schedule in writing before you commit. Call (754) 310-3589 to get started.
Yes, in most cases. We can fabricate impact-rated laminated glass to match arcs, angles, and custom shapes, then re-set it in a properly reinforced frame. The main constraint is the condition of the existing frame and the depth of the rough opening. We read the framing before quoting anything, which keeps the installation clean and the callbacks rare. Call (754) 310-3589 and we will take a look.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
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