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Custom and geometric windows in Fort Lauderdale give homeowners a way to add light, shape, and architectural character that stock windows simply can’t match. Whether you’re restoring a 1960s ranch in Coral Ridge, modernizing a waterfront property on Las Olas Isles, or building new construction in Victoria Park, the right custom shapes turn an ordinary opening into the focal point of the room. TruePane Windows & Doors has installed, replaced, and serviced custom and geometric windows across Fort Lauderdale for years, led by second-generation glazier Dale Kessler and backed by a 42-year craft tradition. Call (754) 310-3589 to schedule a free estimate and see your options on paper, side by side.
We’re not a franchise operation running generic crews through the neighborhood. We measure every opening twice, quote manufacturer lines in writing, and register both warranty layers before the truck leaves your driveway. That’s The Keystone Standard, and it’s the same standard we apply to a single arched transom or a full wall of oversized geometric glass.
What Our Custom & Geometric Windows Service Includes
Custom Impact Windows
Custom impact windows in Fort Lauderdale are the intersection of two requirements: your home has an opening that stock impact units can’t fill, and Florida building code requires impact-rated protection for that opening. TruePane designs and installs custom impact windows from PGT, CGI, CWS, and ES Windows, engineered to meet Miami-Dade County standards for wind-borne debris protection. We work with openings that are wider, taller, or more unusually shaped than what big-box retailers stock. Each unit is ordered to the exact rough opening measurement we take on site, not guessed from plans or existing frame dimensions.
Geometric & Shaped Windows
Geometric windows include trapezoids, triangles, pentagons, hexagons, octagons, and parallelograms. Fort Lauderdale homes from certain architectural periods lean on these shapes heavily, particularly mid-century builds in neighborhoods like Sailboat Bend and Croissant Park. TruePane fabricates and installs geometric windows in any angle combination your plans or existing opening call for. We match the glass package, frame color, and grille pattern to the rest of your fenestration, so the custom shape reads as intentional rather than patched in.
Arched & Curved Windows
Arched windows, radius windows, and true curved glass add a level of craft that most window companies in South Florida won’t touch. TruePane does. Our team has set arched transoms over entry doors in Rio Vista, eyebrow windows in Harbor Beach, and full-radius picture windows in Bay Colony. We template every curve on site, verify the radius with the manufacturer before the order is cut, and set the jamb to follow the glass exactly. A rushed arched install binds at the crown or gaps at the spring line, and those are exactly the callbacks we exist to prevent.
Oversized Openings
Oversized window openings bring in Fort Lauderdale light and waterfront views, but they also carry serious structural and wind-load considerations. A wall of glass facing the Intracoastal or Atlantic needs headers, tie-downs, and laminated impact glass rated for the exposure. TruePane plans oversized custom openings with the manufacturer’s engineering team, not just a tape measure and optimism. We handle the structural coordination, the permitting, and the finished trim so the result is a true custom installation, covered by The Keystone Standard and our 90-Day Done Right Promise.
Every one of these categories starts the same way: we listen, we measure, and we give you written numbers. Dale Kessler’s founding rule is still on the whiteboard: if the pane is not true, the job is not done.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Custom & Geometric Windows
We are authorized installers for PGT and CGI, two of the most respected impact window manufacturers in Florida. With PGT, we’ve ordered and installed hundreds of custom WinGuard and EnergyVue units, including shaped windows that other installers said couldn’t be done in impact-rated glass. Our relationship with PGT means we get direct engineering support for unusual shapes and sizes, not a distributor’s best guess. With CGI, we spec custom impact units for waterfront exposures where the design pressure calculations get strict. We know their laminated glass makeups, their frame alloys, and how their custom geometry tolerances work in the field, because we’ve put hundreds of their windows into Fort Lauderdale homes.
We also quote and install ES Windows for homeowners who want custom geometric units with European tilt-and-turn hardware or slender aluminum sightlines. ES Windows has specific capabilities for large-format and angular glazing that make them a strong option on modern or contemporary Fort Lauderdale homes. Whether you have PGT, CGI, ES Windows, CWS, or any other make, we can spec, order, and install your custom opening. If the brand is no longer in production, we’ll match the glass and frame as closely as the market allows and tell you plainly where the compromises are.
Signs You Need Custom & Geometric Windows Right Now
- Standard-size stock windows won’t fill the opening. Fort Lauderdale homes built before standardized production runs often have openings that are a few inches off from today’s stock sizes. Rather than reframe the wall or pad the gap with trim, a custom unit matches the opening as it exists. We’ve seen this most often in 1940s and 1950s construction in Poinsettia Heights and Progresso Village.
- Your current custom window is fogged, leaking, or binding. Fogged insulated glass means the seal has failed and the gas fill has escaped. On a trapezoid or arched unit, that’s not a run to the local glass shop, that’s a custom reorder with the original specs in hand. If the window also binds when you open it, the frame may have shifted or the original install was out of true.
- You’re restoring or renovating an older Fort Lauderdale home. Mid-century and Mediterranean revival homes in neighborhoods like Victoria Park and Rio Vista lean on custom shapes as part of their architectural identity. Renovating without restoring those shapes flattens the house. We can match the original geometry using modern impact-rated glass, so the look stays and the protection improves.
- Your current custom windows don’t meet current Florida impact codes. South Florida building code changes are real, and older custom windows rarely meet the impact standards that protect your family and your insurance rates. If you’re updating because of a renovation trigger or an insurance requirement, we can walk you through what code actually demands and what it does not.
- You’re planning a new build or addition and want a signature opening. Builders working in Fort Lauderdale’s newer construction areas such as Shady Banks and Riverside Park often default to stock rectangles because custom glass adds lead time. TruePane works directly with your builder or architect to bring the custom window into the schedule, the permit set, and the budget without surprises. We quote it on paper before you commit to the build.
Our Custom & Geometric Windows Process - Step by Step
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Call and talk to a person. A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No voicemail tree, no callback form. Tell us what you’re dealing with and we’ll schedule a site visit at a time that works for you. Call (754) 310-3589 and we’ll get your address and the basic shape of the problem.
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On-site measurement and consultation. A background-checked, uniformed technician comes to your Fort Lauderdale home and measures every opening twice. For arched and curved windows, we template the radius. For geometric shapes, we record every angle. We also take photographs, assess the existing framing, and note anything that will affect the install. We present manufacturer options side by side on paper, with prices, so you’re deciding on facts, not somebody’s memory.
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Written line-item quote with warranty details. Before you sign anything, you get a written quote that includes the window, the glass package, the frame finish, the installation, and the permit costs if they apply. We also show you both warranty layers and their durations in writing. This is The Keystone Standard. No hidden line items, no change orders that show up after you’ve committed.
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Manufacturing and scheduling. Custom and geometric windows are made to order, which means lead times vary by manufacturer and complexity. PGT, CGI, and ES Windows each run their own production schedules, and we stay in touch with them during the build. When the units arrive, we inspect them before they go on the truck. If a pane is not true, the job is not done, and we catch it before it gets to your house.
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Installation and warranty registration. Our crew installs the window, sets the flashing and weatherproofing correctly for South Florida’s wind-driven rain, and cleans the job site before they leave. We register both warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves your driveway, and we put your 90-Day Done Right Promise in your hand. If something isn’t right in those 90 days, we make it right. No paperwork fight, no arguing.
How Much Does Custom & Geometric Windows Cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Custom and geometric windows in Fort Lauderdale don’t have a single price. A straightforward custom-size rectangle in an impact-rated PGT frame starts around $950 to $1,400 per unit installed. A geometric shape like a trapezoid or hexagon typically runs $1,300 to $2,800 per unit depending on angle complexity and glass type. Arched and curved windows start around $1,800 for a small eyebrow unit and climb to $5,000 or more for large radius picture windows. Oversized custom openings, particularly on waterfront exposures requiring high design pressure ratings, commonly run $4,000 to $12,000 and up depending on span, engineering, and installation complexity.
What affects the price: the shape and its complexity, the glass package (clear, Low-E, impact-laminated, tinted, or a combination), the frame material and finish, whether the opening needs structural work or reframing, and the permitting requirements on your specific Fort Lauderdale property. The way to avoid overpaying is to get a written line-item quote with the warranty durations stated, and to compare manufacturer options side by side. We do both as a matter of practice. Our estimates are free, and a senior or veteran discount of 5% is always applied for those who qualify. Call (754) 310-3589 for an exact quote on your opening.
Custom & Geometric Windows Near Fort Lauderdale - Our Service Area
TruePane serves Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding Broward County communities, including Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Deerfield Beach, Lauderhill, and Weston. A custom window in Pompano Beach faces the same wind exposure as one on Las Olas, and we plan for it the same way. If you’re in a neighborhood we know well, like Imperial Point or Bal Harbour, your site visit typically happens within a few days of your call. For homes further out in Weston or Coral Springs, we’ll give you a straight answer on the schedule when you call. From our home base in South Florida, we’ve spent years building a route system that lets us be there when we say.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Custom & Geometric Windows in Fort Lauderdale
A custom window is any window ordered to a specific size or shape that stock manufacturers don’t keep on the shelf. Geometric windows are a subset: trapezoids, triangles, hexagons, octagons, and other angular shapes. In Fort Lauderdale, custom and geometric windows often serve as architectural focal points on mid-century, Mediterranean, and contemporary homes. TruePane has installed these shapes across the city for years, and we quote them on paper before you commit.
Most custom and geometric window projects run four to eight weeks from order to installation, depending on the manufacturer and the complexity of the shape. Impact-rated units from PGT or CGI can push the timeline slightly longer during peak hurricane-prep season. We’ll give you a written schedule when we quote, and we’ll call you when the units land in our shop. Call (754) 310-3589 for a current lead time on your specific opening.
A custom rectangle in impact glass starts around $950 to $1,400 installed, while geometric shapes run $1,300 to $2,800 per unit. Arched and curved windows range from $1,800 to $5,000 or more. Oversized custom openings on waterfront lots can exceed $12,000 depending on engineering. We give you a written line-item quote before any work starts, so you’ll know the number before you commit. Estimates are free.
Yes, we’re authorized installers for PGT and CGI, and we’ve ordered and installed hundreds of custom PGT WinGuard and EnergyVue units and CGI impact windows across Fort Lauderdale. We also work with ES Windows and CWS for custom geometry where those brands make more sense. If you have an existing custom window from a brand that’s no longer in production, we’ll match it as closely as the market allows and be honest about the differences. Call (754) 310-3589 and tell us what you have.
A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If a custom window has failed and left your Fort Lauderdale home exposed, we’ll talk you through immediate steps and get a technician to you as fast as the schedule allows. For non-emergency custom work like replacements and new installations, we schedule during normal business hours. Either way, you’ll speak to a person, not a machine, at (754) 310-3589.
You get two warranty layers. The first is the manufacturer’s warranty on the glass and frame, for example PGT or CGI’s published coverage, which we register in writing with your name, address, and product serial numbers before the truck leaves your driveway. The second is our 90-Day Done Right Promise: if the installation is not done right, we make it right, with no paperwork fight and no arguing. Dale Kessler’s rule governs every install: if the pane is not true, the job is not done.
Clear the area around the window inside and out: move furniture, remove window treatments, take pictures off nearby walls. If you have landscape plantings or outdoor furniture close to the opening, move those as well. Our crew will lay down drop cloths and clean up before we leave. We’ll tell you anything else specific to your home when we schedule the job.
Schedule Your Custom & Geometric Windows Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
If you’ve got a custom or geometric opening that needs serious attention in Fort Lauderdale, call TruePane Windows & Doors at (754) 310-3589 for a free, no-obligation estimate. A live person answers around the clock, and we’ll get your name, your address, and a straight answer on the schedule. You’ll get written pricing, both warranty layers in writing, and a company that plans to be in this community thirty years from now. We’ll be there when we say, and if the pane is not true, the job is not done.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2008 with a 42-year family craft tradition.
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.