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PGT Impact Windows in Pembroke Pines: What to Know First
We service, repair, and install PGT impact windows across Pembroke Pines as an independent provider, not a factory branch. Most PGT repairs are completed in a single visit, and replacement work typically runs two to four weeks from signed quote to finished install depending on the line and size of the job. Pricing is straightforward: you’ll see every number on paper before we touch a frame, and the quote we hand you is the price you pay.
This page is written for homeowners in Pembroke Pines who already own PGT windows or are weighing PGT against other impact-rated lines. If you’ve got a window that’s fogged, a sash that won’t seat, or a frame that’s letting water through after a storm, call us at (863) 208-6105. A live person answers, day or night.
Key takeaways:
- We work on the full PGT impact line: WinGuard, WinGuard Vinyl, and the 700/900 Series.
- Both warranty layers get registered in writing before our truck leaves your driveway.
- Every PGT job carries our Done Right Promise.
- Estimates are free, line-itemed, and good for 90 days.
How PGT Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
PGT builds a solid window, but South Florida has a way of finding the weak point in anything that’s been in a wall for ten or fifteen years. Here are the failure modes we see most often on PGT impact windows in Pembroke Pines, and what we do about them.
- WinGuard aluminum frames losing interlock seal at the meeting rail. The interlock where the two sashes meet is the first place air and water find their way through. We see this on WinGuard units that have been through a few hard summers. The fix is almost always new weatherstripping and a realignment of the sash, not a full replacement. Sometimes the interlock itself has worn and needs a new extrusion section.
- Fogged glass on older 700 Series insulated units. PGT’s 700 Series has been in Florida homes long enough that the original dual-pane seals are failing. Once the dessicant inside the spacer is saturated, no amount of sun clears the fog. The glass needs to be replaced as a unit. Since these are impact-rated laminated panes, we order the replacement IG through PGT’s glazing supply channel to keep the rating intact.
- Roller and balance failures on WinGuard Vinyl horizontal sliders. The vinyl line is popular in Pembroke Pines townhome communities, and after years of daily use, the rollers wear flat and the sash starts dragging. Dragging becomes binding, and binding becomes a homeowner forcing the window, which bends the lock hardware. We replace the rollers and balance hardware, and we’d rather do it before the lock gets bent.
- Corrosion on 900 Series screen frames and hardware near pools. Homes with salt-chlorine pools put a lot of chloramine in the air, and it eats at uncoated aluminum screen frames and latch hardware. The glass itself is fine. We replace the screen assemblies and upgrade the hardware to stainless or powder-coated options that hold up better.
- Stripped or seized crank operators on WinGuard casement and awning units. We see this often in older Pembroke Pines ranch homes with crank-out PGT casements. The gear teeth inside the operator wear down or the bronze bushing binds, and the homeowner cranks harder, which finishes the job the humidity started. New operator assembly and a fresh sill gasket sets it right.
Our PGT Impact Windows Process
Every PGT job follows the same path, whether it’s a single pane or a full-house window package. Here’s how it runs.
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Call and talk to a person. You call (863) 208-6105, and whoever answers is sitting in our office, not a regional call center. We take your address, window count, and a description of the problem. We’ll give you a straight answer about what a visit will likely involve.
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Measure twice, diagnose on site. A background-checked, uniformed tech arrives at the scheduled time, measures every opening, and examines each frame, sash, and seal. We measure twice because the founding rule is the same one Dale Kessler keeps on the whiteboard: if the pane is not true, the job is not done.
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Parts decision: OEM or quality aftermarket. For anything that affects the impact rating - glass, frames, interlock hardware - we use PGT OEM or matched equivalents to keep the unit’s rating intact. For wear items like rollers, operators, and weatherstripping, we’ll give you the choice if a quality aftermarket part saves real money and performs the same.
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Repair or install, done in one visit most of the time. Whether it’s a replacement casement operator or a full-frame WinGuard install, the work happens on schedule and we don’t leave the job half-done for a second appointment.
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Test and register. We cycle every window, check the drainage and locks, and inspect the sealing. Then we register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing and hand you the paperwork before the truck moves.
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Done Right Promise. If anything isn’t right within 90 days, we fix it without a fight. No paperwork games, no fine print.
What PGT Impact Windows Costs in Pembroke Pines
Pricing depends on what you’re doing: servicing an existing window, replacing glass, or swapping out full units. These are the ranges we see across Pembroke Pines for PGT work.
- Service call and diagnosis: $89-$149. If you proceed with a repair, we credit the visit fee to the job.
- Weatherstripping or interlock realignment on WinGuard units: typically $180-$340, based on the number of windows accessed and the condition of the existing hardware.
- Roller and balance replacement on WinGuard Vinyl sliders: $220-$390 per window.
- Replacing a fogged IG panel on a 700 Series impact window: $520-$850 depending on size and whether the sash needs to be reconditioned.
- Full PGT WinGuard impact window replacement (including labor, disposal, and warranty registration): $1,350-$1,850 per opening for standard sizes, more for oversized custom openings or second-story work on single-family homes.
What moves the price is primarily size, access, and the condition of the existing buck. A rotted buck on an older Pembroke Pines home adds framing work that a newer concrete-block opening won’t need. Call (863) 208-6105 and we’ll price your exact windows on paper - the estimate is free and the number won’t change once work starts.
Why Pembroke Pines Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for PGT Work
We’ve been serving Broward County homeowners for more than years, and Dale Kessler grew up in Pembroke Falls, so this isn’t a market we’re visiting. It’s home. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and trained on the specific behavior of PGT products, from WinGuard interlocks to 900 Series poolside corrosion. We provide straightforward, line-item quotes, register both of your PGT warranty layers in writing before leaving the driveway, and every job is covered by the Done Right Promise. If something isn’t right, we make it right - no arguing. And when you own a house full of windows that mix PGT with other lines, we’re an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturers, including CGI, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems.
If it is not in writing, it is not a guarantee - it is a guess. We put it all in writing.
FAQs
PGT’s product warranty generally protects against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship, but the window’s warranty is a separate layer from the installation work. If repair work is done improperly and causes a failure, that failure is not a PGT materials issue. That’s why we use PGT OEM glass and components for anything that touches the impact rating, and why we register your warranty layers in writing after every job. Call (863) 208-6105 and we’ll walk you through what your specific unit’s warranty covers.
Yes, in most cases. PGT’s WinGuard and 900 Series lines are still in active production, and we can order matching frames, sashes, and laminated impact glass for partial replacements. Color matching is generally reliable on the standard bronze and white finishes. If a particular frame color has been discontinued, we’ll show you the closest match on paper before ordering. Call us at (863) 208-6105 for a free estimate and we’ll verify availability for your line and finish.
Standard in-stock WinGuard replacement units are typically installed one to two weeks after the quote is approved and the windows are ordered. Custom sizes, oversized openings, or second-story work may push that to three or four weeks. Installation itself is most often completed in a single day for up to a few windows, with careful cleanup and disposal included. Call (863) 208-6105 to discuss your timeline.
If the glass is cracked but the frame is sound, the window’s impact integrity is already compromised - a repair that only patches the surface will not restore the rating. In that case, replacing the IG panel or the full sash is the only safe move. If the frame itself is bent, warped, or corroded, a full replacement is the right call. Bring us in after a storm to assess each window and we’ll tell you honestly which ones need glass, which need a full swap, and which are still solid. Call (863) 208-6105 for a storm damage assessment.
Yes. Every PGT job - repair or full replacement - carries our Done Right Promise. If something isn’t right within 90 days, we fix it at no cost. Both PGT manufacturer warranty layers are registered in writing before the truck leaves. If you’re considering a repair or replacement, call (863) 208-6105 and we’ll give you the straight numbers.
Call Now for a Free PGT Window Estimate
If your PGT windows are fogged, binding, leaking, or just not closing like they used to, call (863) 208-6105. A live person answers, we’ll talk through what you’re seeing, and we’ll schedule a visit that starts with a straight diagnostic and ends with a line-item, written quote. Free estimate, no surprises, and if the pane is not true, the job is not done. Serving Pembroke Pines, Pembroke Falls, SilverLakes, Chapel Trail, and the surrounding communities.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Pembroke Pines 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.
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.



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