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AfterPGT Custom & Geometric Windows in Fort Lauderdale: What to Know First
TruePane Windows & Doors provides independent PGT custom and geometric window repair, replacement, and installation across Fort Lauderdale, with most jobs completed in a single visit once the opening is measured and the unit is spec’d. Custom shapes, arched tops, radius corners, and oversized openings usually add two to four weeks to lead time compared to stock rectangular units, and pricing runs from roughly $900 for a small specialty retrofit up to $6,000 or more for a large impact-rated geometric window with custom glazing. If you own a PGT window with a curve, an angle, or a non-standard rough opening and it’s fogging, binding, or leaking, call (754) 310-3589 and we’ll tell you straight whether it’s a repair or a replace.
This page is written for Fort Lauderdale homeowners who bought PGT windows years ago, still like them, and need someone who actually knows the product line before touching the frame. We are an independent PGT service provider, not a manufacturer-authorized dealer, which means we answer to you, not to a brand rep.
How PGT Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
PGT builds a solid window, and in Fort Lauderdale’s salt air and hurricane season, solid matters. But custom and geometric units carry stress loads that stock rectangles don’t, and we see the same failure patterns repeat across neighborhoods from Victoria Park to Rio Vista.
- Fogged insulated glass in PGT WinGuard radius units. The curved seal along the bottom of an arched WinGuard lite is the first place moisture finds its way in. Fort Lauderdale’s humidity pushes water vapor against that seal daily. What starts as a faint haze in the corner becomes full clouding within a season. The fix is an insulated glass replacement with a fresh seal, and we spec the replacement lite to the exact radius from the original frame, not a close-enough curve.
- Binding or dragging sashes in PGT SpectraGuard casements and awnings. Geometric frames put uneven load on hinge hardware. A triangle window that’s been through a few summers of thermal expansion will start to bind at the latch side. The hardware is usually fine; the frame has shifted a few degrees out of square. We remeasure the opening, reset the sash, and replace the hinge if it’s worn. Most of these jobs are done without pulling the whole frame.
- Weeping drain holes clogged on PGT PremierVue picture windows with custom shapes. Trapezoid and pentagon picture windows rely on small weep channels at the sill to shed water. Fort Lauderdale’s afternoon storms push water into those channels, and fine debris from nearby landscaping clogs them within a couple of years. The symptom is water collecting inside the track or staining the sill. We clear the weeps, check the sill slope, and install a debris guard where the design allows.
- Stress cracks radiating from corners of PGT 7500 Series fixed geometric units. A sharp corner in a custom shape concentrates stress, and the laminated glass in PGT’s impact-rated 7500 line is stiffer than annealed glass, so it fractures instead of flexing. Hairline cracks from a corner, especially after a strong storm, mean the lite needs replacement, not patching. We cut the replacement to the same laminated spec and the same corner geometry.
- Seal failure at the meeting rail of PGT sliding glass doors with radius tops. A radius-topped slider is rare but out there, mostly in older custom homes along Las Olas Boulevard. The meeting rail seal takes abuse from both directions, and when it goes, the door loses its insulation value and starts rattling in wind. Replacing that interlock and re-hanging the panel is a half-day job for us because we’ve done enough of them to know the PGT extrusion profile without staring at the catalog.
Our PGT Custom & Geometric Windows Process
We follow the same steps on every PGT job, whether it’s a small repair or a full custom replacement. Dale Kessler’s rule on the whiteboard still governs the shop: measure twice, spec it right, and put it in writing. The frame does not forgive shortcuts.
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Call and describe the unit. A live person answers at (754) 310-3589, day or night. We’ll ask about the window’s shape, the PGT label if you can find it, and the symptoms you’re seeing.
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On-site measurement and frame inspection. Our technician measures every opening twice, checks the existing framing for out-of-square or rot, and photographs the unit from both sides. Custom geometric windows live or die on the rough opening being true.
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Parts decision: OEM or quality aftermarket. For warranty-sensitive repairs on newer PGT units, we use PGT-sourced parts where the warranty requires it. For older units where OEM lead times run eight to ten weeks, we offer quality aftermarket components we’ve tested on Fort Lauderdale homes, and we tell you the trade-off before you spend a dollar.
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The work, in one visit when possible. Most repairs are done the same day. Full replacements of geometric or shaped units usually take one full day on site once the unit arrives, and we lay down protection, keep the opening sealed while we work, and clean up before we leave.
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Test and verify. We operate the unit through its full range, check the seals, simulate wind-driven rain on a hose where appropriate, and confirm the window drains properly.
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Warranty registration and the 90-Day Done Right Promise. Both manufacturer warranty layers are registered in writing before the truck leaves your driveway, and the workmanship is covered by our 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it is not done right, we make it right.
What PGT Custom & Geometric Windows Costs in Fort Lauderdale
Pricing depends on the unit’s shape, size, and whether it’s impact-rated. Straightforward repairs cost less; full custom replacements cost more. Here’s what we see in Fort Lauderdale:
- Insulated glass replacement for a fogged PGT radius or arch unit: $400 to $900, depending on the size and the curve.
- Hinge or hardware reset on a SpectraGuard casement with binding: $150 to $350.
- Small custom geometric window replacement, non-impact: $900 to $1,800 installed.
- Mid-size arched or trapezoid impact unit, WinGuard or 7500 Series: $2,400 to $4,500 installed, depending on glazing and frame finish.
- Oversized radius or multi-angle impact window: $4,000 to $6,500 or more, especially when custom glazing and structural reinforcement are involved.
What moves the price most is the shape complexity and whether the frame needs re-flashing or shimming to sit true. We give upfront, line-item pricing with no surprise charges, and a permanent 5% discount for seniors and veterans. Call (754) 310-3589 for a free estimate on your exact PGT unit.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for PGT Work
Because we’ve been in this community for over 42 years, and we plan to be here in thirty more. Dale Kessler grew up in a glass shop in Columbus, Ohio, measuring rough openings and cutting lites before he could drive, and he built TruePane in 2008 on the principle that out-of-true installs and voided warranties were problems worth fixing permanently. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and trained to work in your home the way they’d work in their own mother’s house.
We carry the multi-brand backup that PGT-only shops don’t. When a PGT unit from the early 2000s is beyond saving and you want to compare, we quote PGT side by side with CGI, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems on paper so you see exactly what you’re buying. Every job is covered by the 90-Day Done Right Promise, both warranty layers registered in writing before we leave, and a live person answers the phone 24 hours a day. We’ll be there when we say.
FAQs
Yes. Many older PGT shapes are still serviceable, though OEM lead times for discontinued extrusions and curved glazing can run two to three months. We carry a stock of common PGT hardware and seals in our Fort Lauderdale shop, and for units where OEM is impractical, we offer quality aftermarket parts that we’ve tested and will stand behind in writing. Call (754) 310-3589 with your window’s shape and PGT label so we can tell you what’s available before scheduling a visit.
No, provided the repair uses PGT-sourced parts where the warranty language requires them and the work does not alter the frame’s structural integrity. We read the warranty terms before touching the unit and register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing for you before leaving. If a repair is not warranty-safe, we’ll tell you up front, not after the fact.
Repair usually wins if the frame is sound, the shape is still manufactured or can be cut to match, and the seal failure is the only problem. Replacement makes sense when the frame is warped, the corner geometry is compromised, or the unit predates current impact standards and you’re upgrading anyway. We’ll give you both numbers and a recommendation, not a sales pitch.
Stock-size PGT replacements are often installed within two weeks of order. True custom geometric shapes, especially impact-rated curves, typically take four to six weeks from order to installation because the glazing and frame are cut to your opening, not pulled from a warehouse. If your window is boarded or exposed, we’ll secure the opening the same visit and keep you informed on the real timeline.
When the job requires a permit, which it often does for impact-rated replacement windows in Fort Lauderdale, we handle the permit application and schedule the inspection. If a permit isn’t needed for a simple repair, we’ll say so and keep the job simple. You’ll never be left guessing what the law requires or whether the work will pass.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
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.
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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.