Single & Double Hung Windows in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Single & Double Hung Windows in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Single and double hung windows are the most common window style in Fort Lauderdale homes, and replacing them correctly means more than swapping glass – it means setting the frame plumb and square in Florida’s humid salt air, registering both warranty layers in writing, and leaving no gap for moisture intrusion that the South Florida climate will find within a season. TruePane Windows & Doors has been installing and replacing single and double hung windows across Fort Lauderdale for decades, and every job is held to the same founding rule Dale Kessler put on the whiteboard in 2008: if the pane is not true, the job is not done.

If your windows are fogging between the panes, sticking in the sash, or letting in that familiar damp smell after a summer storm, the answer you need is practical and local. Call us at (754) 310-3589 – a live person answers every call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or read on to understand exactly what this work involves, what it costs in the Fort Lauderdale market, and why the Window Installation Near Me in Fort Lauderdale, FL details that most companies skip are the ones that matter most in this climate.

This page is part of our broader Window Installation in Fort Lauderdale service – if you want the full picture of what we do across every window type and project scope, that is a good place to start.

What Single and Double Hung Windows Actually Are

The difference between the two styles is straightforward, but it matters for daily use and for cleaning access – especially in a two-story Fort Lauderdale home where reaching the outside of a second-floor window from a ladder is a real inconvenience.

A single hung window has a fixed upper sash and a lower sash that slides up. It is the older, simpler design, and it is still common in Fort Lauderdale homes built before the 1990s. Parts cost less, and the frame is structurally simpler – but you can only ventilate from the bottom, and cleaning the exterior of the upper sash requires going outside.

A double hung window has both sashes operable. The upper sash slides down and the lower sash slides up, and on most modern double hung units both sashes tilt inward so you can clean the exterior glass from inside the house. In Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods like Rio Vista, Victoria Park, and Las Olas Isles – where homes sit close together and second-floor windows face a neighbor’s fence – that tilt-in cleaning feature is genuinely useful, not a sales point.

Both styles work with impact-rated glass, which is a practical requirement for any Fort Lauderdale home that wants to meet current Miami-Dade or Broward County NOA (Notice of Acceptance) standards without adding storm shutters or Awning & Hopper Windows. CGI and ES Windows both manufacture double hung impact units built specifically for this market, and we carry and install both lines.

When You Need Single & Double Hung Window Replacement

• Fogged or cloudy glass between the panes. When the sealed insulating unit fails, moisture enters the air space and fogs permanently. In Fort Lauderdale’s humidity, failed seals are one of the most common repair calls we handle – and once the seal is gone, cleaning the glass from outside does nothing. The unit needs to be replaced.
• A sash that drags, sticks, or refuses to stay open. Wood frames in Broward County homes absorb humidity through every summer rainy season. After enough cycles, the sash swells and binds in the track, or the balance springs wear out and the sash drops when you let go. Either problem makes the window functionally unusable.
• Visible rot, soft spots, or paint failure around the frame. In older Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods like Tarpon River and Sailboat Bend, original wood-frame windows from the 1960s and 1970s are still in service. When you can press your thumb into the sill or the exterior casing feels soft, the frame has lost its structural integrity and no amount of caulk extends its useful life.
• Drafts or water intrusion after rain. Fort Lauderdale gets an average of 61 inches of rain per year, most of it arriving as hard wind-driven storms between June and October. If you feel air movement around the frame on a calm day, or find water on the sill after a storm, the weatherstripping and perimeter seal have failed – and in a salt-air coastal environment, that degradation accelerates.
• You are replacing storm shutters with impact glass. Many Fort Lauderdale homeowners who bought their houses in the 1980s or 1990s are still using accordion shutters or plywood panels. Replacing single hung windows with impact-rated double hung units removes the annual shutter ritual entirely and typically satisfies current Broward County permit requirements for wind-borne debris protection.
• Energy bills that keep rising despite the same usage habits. Single-pane glass – still present in a surprising number of Fort Lauderdale homes in Colee Hammock and Poinsettia Heights – provides almost no insulating value against the summer heat load. Replacing with a low-E double hung unit can measurably reduce the load on a central air system that is already working hard from May through October.

Our Single & Double Hung Windows Process

Every TruePane installation follows the same sequence, because the steps that get skipped on the first visit are the ones that cause callbacks six months later.

1. In-home measure and assessment. One of our background-checked, uniformed technicians visits your Fort Lauderdale home and measures every rough opening twice – width, height, and diagonal to check for square. We note the frame material, the existing sill condition, the interior and exterior finish details, and whether the opening currently meets Broward County’s wind-load and impact requirements. This is not a sales call. It is a technical visit, and the numbers we record are the numbers that get ordered.
2. Side-by-side quotes on paper. We carry more than a dozen manufacturer lines, including CGI and ES Windows for impact products. We put the options in front of you on paper – model, glass package, frame color, performance ratings, and price – so you are making a real comparison, not taking our word for a recommendation. Dale Kessler built TruePane on the principle that a homeowner who understands what they are buying does not end up surprised by the bill.
3. Permit coordination where required. Broward County requires a permit for most window replacements that change the opening size or upgrade to impact-rated units. We handle the permit application, the NOA documentation for the product being installed, and the coordination with the county inspector. You do not need to navigate that process yourself.
4. Removal of the existing unit. We pull the old sash, frame, and any failing perimeter flashing or sealant. If we find rot in the rough opening or the sill that was not visible during the measure visit, we document it, show it to you, and discuss the repair before proceeding. No surprise line items appear on the final invoice without a conversation first.
5. Installation to manufacturer spec. The new unit goes in level, plumb, and square – checked with a digital level and a story pole, not by eye. Shim placement, fastener pattern, and perimeter flashing follow the manufacturer’s installation manual for this specific product in a Florida coastal environment. Sealant is applied in the correct sequence so that water that gets behind the exterior casing has a path out, not a pocket to collect in.
6. Warranty registration before the truck leaves. Both manufacturer warranty layers – the frame and the insulating glass unit – are registered in writing before our technician leaves your Fort Lauderdale home. You receive the confirmation. The Keystone Standard means the warranty exists on paper in your hand, not as a promise you will have to fight for later.

Single & Double Hung Windows Pricing in Fort Lauderdale

Single and double hung window replacement in Fort Lauderdale typically runs between $400 and $1,100 per window installed, covering the unit, labor, permit fees, and perimeter sealing. The range is wide because several variables have a real effect on the final number.

A few things that tend to push the number toward the higher end in Fort Lauderdale specifically: homes east of Federal Highway often have older masonry construction where the window buck is set into concrete block, which adds time to removal. Second-floor installations in two-story homes in neighborhoods like Coral Ridge require additional equipment setup. And any project that moves from a single-pane unit to an impact-rated double hung may require a permit-triggered inspection that adds a day to the timeline but no additional cost on our end.

Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 5% discount on all TruePane work. Any repair or replacement over $250 qualifies for $50 off – no coupon required, just mention it when you call.

We do not charge for estimates. Call (754) 310-3589 and we will schedule a measure visit at a time that works for you, put the numbers on paper, and let you decide without pressure.

Why the Installation Details Matter More in Fort Lauderdale Than in Most Cities

Fort Lauderdale’s climate is not forgiving of shortcuts. The combination of year-round humidity, six months of wind-driven rain, coastal salt air within a few miles of the Atlantic, and summer temperatures that keep a central AC unit running ten or eleven months out of twelve means that a window installation with a marginal perimeter seal or an undersized fastener pattern will show its problems faster here than it would in Atlanta or Charlotte.

We see this regularly. A homeowner in Edgewood calls because a window installed by another company three years ago is now weeping water at the bottom corner of the frame. When our technician opens the exterior casing, there is no back-dam flashing – the installer skipped it because it takes an extra twenty minutes and the inspector did not catch the omission. The window unit itself is fine. The installation failed.

That is the job TruePane was built to do differently. Dale Kessler started this company in 2008 because out-of-true installs and voided warranties were problems worth fixing permanently, and that standard has not changed in the time since.

As an authorized installer for CGI and ES Windows – both of whom manufacture products engineered specifically for South Florida’s coastal exposure ratings – we also bring the manufacturer relationship that matters when a warranty claim comes up. The warranty is registered before our truck leaves your driveway. If something goes wrong within 90 days of our installation for any workmanship-related reason, we make it right with no paperwork and no arguing. That is the 90-Day Done Right Promise, and it is in writing.

Single and Double Hung Windows: Key Takeaways

• Double hung windows offer tilt-in cleaning access – a practical advantage in Fort Lauderdale’s two-story homes and narrow lot lines.
• Impact-rated units from manufacturers like CGI and ES Windows satisfy Broward County’s current wind-borne debris protection requirements without storm shutters.
• Installed cost in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $400 to $1,100 per window depending on unit type, opening size, and site conditions.
• Permit coordination is handled by TruePane – you do not manage that process.
• Both manufacturer warranty layers are registered in writing before the truck leaves the driveway – The Keystone Standard.
• The 90-Day Done Right Promise covers any workmanship issue with no fine print and no arguing.
• A live person answers at (754) 310-3589 around the clock – not a voicemail, not a form.

FAQs – Single & Double Hung Windows in Fort Lauderdale

How much does it cost to replace a single or double hung window in Fort Lauderdale?

Replacing a single or double hung window in Fort Lauderdale costs between $400 and $1,100 installed, depending on whether the unit is impact-rated, the size of the opening, and any site conditions like masonry block construction or rot repair. Impact-rated double hung units from manufacturers like CGI and ES Windows sit toward the upper end of that range because of the glass package and the NOA documentation required for the Broward County permit. Call (754) 310-3589 for a free measure visit and a written quote – there is no charge and no pressure.

Do I need a permit to replace windows in Fort Lauderdale?

Broward County requires a permit for most window replacements in Fort Lauderdale, particularly when the project involves a change to an impact-rated unit or any modification to the rough opening size. The permit process includes submitting the product’s NOA number to verify it meets Florida Building Code wind-load requirements for this coastal zone. TruePane handles the permit application and coordinates the inspection – you do not need to deal with the county building department directly.

What is the difference between a single hung and a double hung window, and which should I choose?

A single hung window has a fixed upper sash and an operable lower sash; a double hung has both sashes operable, and most modern double hung units tilt inward for interior cleaning. For most Fort Lauderdale homeowners replacing windows on a two-story home, the double hung is worth the modest additional cost because it eliminates the need to go outside to clean the upper glass, unlike 3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows. If the window is at ground level and budget is the primary consideration, a single hung unit performs the same ventilation function at lower cost. We put both options on paper at your measure visit so you can make the call with real numbers in hand.

How long does single or double hung window installation take in Fort Lauderdale?

Most single and double hung window replacements in Fort Lauderdale are completed in one visit, with each window taking roughly 90 minutes to two hours to remove, install, flash, and seal correctly. A whole-house project of six to eight windows typically runs one full day. The timeline can extend by one day if a Broward County inspection is required before the interior trim is finished – but that step is coordinated by TruePane and does not require you to be available for a second appointment with us.

Ready to Talk Through Your Windows?

If you have windows in your Fort Lauderdale home that are fogging, binding, leaking, or simply at the end of a long service life, the next step is a conversation with someone who can give you a real answer. Call (754) 310-3589 and a live person will pick up. We will schedule a measure visit, put the options on paper, and give you a written quote at no charge. The work is done right on the first visit, and backed in writing if it is not. That is the standard TruePane has held since Dale Kessler founded this company, and it is the standard on your job.

You can also learn more about the full range of what we do on our home page, or review everything we cover under Window Installation in Fort Lauderdale if you are comparing window types or planning a larger project.

Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale.