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AfterPGT Window Replacement in Oakland Park: What to Know First
PGT window replacement in Oakland Park runs $900 to $2,400 per opening for full-frame work in 2026, with most single-window jobs completed in one day and whole-house projects taking two to five days. We’re an independent PGT service provider, which means we quote the job honestly, source the right parts, and do the work in a way that keeps your warranty intact. This page is written for the Oakland Park homeowner who has a PGT window that needs to come out and a decision to make about what goes back in.
If you know the window is done and you want a straight answer on cost, call (863) 264-3649. A live person answers.
How PGT Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
PGT builds a strong window and a heavy one. Most of what we see in Oakland Park is not a manufacturing defect. It is age, salt air, sun exposure, or an installation from twenty years ago that was never quite right. Here is what shows up on the job.
- Fogged glass on PGT WinGuard and SpectraGuard units. The insulating glass seal lets go, usually after 12 to 18 years in our coastal humidity. Condensation between the panes is the tell. We replace the sash or the glass pack with PGT-spec glass, not a generic double-pane that changes the tint and violates the impact rating.
- Rollers worn flat on PGT Series 900 and 950 sliding windows. These are workhorse sliders common in Oakland Park homes built in the 1980s and 1990s. When the roller assembly grinds down, the sash rides on the frame track and gouges the aluminum. We replace the roller assembly and dress the track in the same visit, because a new roller on a scored track fails within a season.
- Weep hole blockage and water retention in PGT aluminum single-hung units. Oakland Park’s rainy season plus oak pollen equals clogged weep channels. Water pools in the track, then wicks into the frame and shows up as a stain on the interior sill. We clear the weeps, check the sill slope, and replace any weatherstripping that has hardened.
- Crank operator failure on PGT casement and awning windows. The operator gear strips, and the sash has to be muscled open and closed. We carry replacement operators for most PGT casement lines, and when the original part is obsolete we match a quality aftermarket unit rather than force a homeowner into a full replacement they do not need yet.
- Frame corrosion along the bottom rail on older PGT aluminum frames exposed to sprinkler overspray. Oakland Park irrigation water is hard and sits on the metal. Pitting turns into pinholes, then into air leaks. We replace the frame when the metal is compromised, and we set the new frame with a sill flashing detail that keeps water off the metal in the first place.
Our PGT Window Replacement Process
Every PGT job runs the same way, whether it is one window or fourteen.
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Call and walkthrough. You talk to a person, not a recording. We ask what the window is doing and when it started. Then we set an appointment.
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In-home measurement and diagnosis. A background-checked, uniformed technician comes out. We measure the opening twice. We check plumb, level, and square on the rough opening, and we inspect the existing flashing and sealant so we know what we are really dealing with.
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Written quote, side by side. We put the numbers on paper. If a repair is the right call, we say so. If replacement is the honest call, we quote it as a replacement. Where PGT is not the best fit for the opening, we show you comparable lines we also install, including Andersen, Pella, and CGI.
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Removal and refit. Old window comes out whole where possible. We do not demo a frame out of spite. We prep the opening, replace any rot-damaged subsill material, and set the new unit level and square. The founding rule here 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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Seal, flash, and test. We seal the perimeter, flash the sill and jambs, and then we run the sash through its full travel a half dozen times. If it binds, we correct it before we clean up.
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Warranty registration before we leave. Both manufacturer warranty layers get registered in writing at the jobsite, durations stated, before the truck leaves the driveway. The Done Right Promise covers the workmanship. If it is not done right, we make it right.
What PGT Window Replacement Costs in Oakland Park
Replacement pricing depends on the series, the size, and whether we are doing an insert or a full-frame job. Here are the ranges we quote in Oakland Park:
- Single PGT insert replacement, standard size: $900 to $1,600 installed
- Single PGT full-frame replacement, impact-rated: $1,700 to $2,800 installed
- Glass pack or sash replacement on PGT WinGuard: $400 to $900 per unit
- Whole-house PGT replacement, 10 to 15 windows, full-frame impact: $18,000 to $34,000 depending on openings and permitting
What moves the price is the frame condition, the opening size, whether the window is impact-rated, and whether the job requires a permit and inspection. Oakland Park requires permits for full-frame window replacement, and we pull them, schedule the inspection, and stand behind the work through final sign-off. Call (863) 264-3649 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.
Why Oakland Park Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for PGT Work
We have served local communities since 2008, and Dale Kessler founded TruePane Windows & Doors in 2008 with a specific idea: out-of-true installs and voided warranties were problems worth fixing permanently. The Keystone Standard is how we do that. Both manufacturer warranty layers get registered in writing before we leave, and every job carries the Done Right Promise. If it is not done right, we make it right. No paperwork fights.
Dale grew up off Prospect Road in Oakland Park, back when half the neighborhood still had original jalousie windows. He figures a homeowner who understands the problem makes better decisions, so our techs explain what they found and what it means. And we are not a one-brand shop. When PGT is not the right answer for an opening, we quote Andersen, Pella, or CGI side by side on paper, so you see exactly what you are buying. If the pane is not true, the job is not done. That rule governs every install, PGT or otherwise.
FAQs
No, as long as the replacement work is done correctly and the new glass or sash meets PGT’s specifications for that series. We use PGT-spec glass on impact-rated units and register both warranty layers in writing at the jobsite. An independent PGT service provider can do warranty-safe replacement work without being a PGT-authorized dealer.
In most cases, yes. PGT has discontinued certain frame finishes and glass tints over the years, but we match the performance spec first and the appearance second. When an exact visual match is not available, we tell you that before you spend anything, and we show you the closest available option in writing.
Most single-window replacements are done in one visit, typically within a week of measurement. Whole-house projects take two to five working days depending on the number of openings and whether a permit inspection adds a day. Call (863) 264-3649 for a schedule estimate based on your specific job.
If the frame is sound and the failure is a roller, operator, seal, or glass pack, repair is almost always the better money. If the frame is corroded, out of square, or the glass seal has failed on a unit over 20 years old, replacement usually costs less over time. We will tell you which one we would do on our own house and put that recommendation in writing.
Yes. Oakland Park requires permits for full-frame window replacement, and we pull them, schedule the inspection, and make sure the job passes before we call it done. Insert replacements that do not alter the opening often do not require a permit, and we will tell you which applies to your job.
If your PGT window is fogged, binding, leaking, or just worn out, call (863) 264-3649. A live person answers, and the estimate is free.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Oakland Park 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.