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Before
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We provide independent PGT impact windows and doors service in Weston, with most diagnostic visits completed within 48 hours and repair work scheduled once the written quote is approved. Our measured survey and your written price are the same document - Haven Clause 1 - so the figure you receive before any work starts is the figure on the final invoice. This page is for Weston homeowners who own PGT impact-rated products and need repair, replacement, or an honest assessment of whether the unit can be saved. Call (754) 812-9260 to schedule your free estimate.
How PGT Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- WinGuard Vinyl single hung sash drift. We see this often in Weston homes built between 2015 and 2019, especially on east-facing elevations. The balance shoe wears asymmetrically, so the sash creeps down an inch or two after locking. We replace with OEM-spec balance assemblies rather than generic tension rods, which restores the factory hold without distorting the jamb liner.
- WinGuard Aluminum horizontal roller wheel seizure. The stainless tandem rollers on the 7700 series bind when the axle bore fills with salt-laden grit - common in Weston properties near the Town Center corridor where our crews have worked repeatedly. We pull the sash, clean the track to bare aluminum, and install replacement rollers with sealed bearings rated for coastal exposure. Generic open-bearing rollers fail again in 18 months; we won’t use them.
- WinGuard laminated glass delamination at the edge. The PVB interlayer separates from the glass plies starting at the bite line, usually from thermal cycling in unshaded south walls. The glass is still impact-rated structurally, but the optical distortion and moisture path mean the IG unit is done. We order the exact PGT-spec laminated lite from our supplier, matched to the original thickness and interlayer type, and document the new certification mark.
- WinGuard Vinyl frame corner separation. The heat-welded corners on early-production Winguard Vinyl double hungs can stress-crack where the meeting rail geometry concentrates flex. We see this in Weston on homes that went up during the 2012-2014 building surge. Our fix: if the crack is under 3 inches and not admitting water, we weld and reinforce with an internal aluminum bracket. If it’s progressed to air infiltration, the sash or frame section gets replaced - we don’t caulk over structural failure.
- WinGuard impact-rated lock hardware fatigue. The multipoint lock faceplates on PGT’s taller fixed and casement units work hard in Weston during storm season, when homeowners cycle them repeatedly. The zinc alloy castings develop microfractures at the cam pivot. We source the exact PGT faceplate or, when PGT has superseded the part, the manufacturer-designated replacement with documented compatibility. Aftermarket lookalikes from overseas suppliers have softer metal and misaligned cam geometry - we’ve logged three callbacks on those and stopped using them.
Our PGT Impact Windows & Doors Process
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Measured survey. Sonia Raman or a uniformed, background-checked technician arrives with license number confirmed by text beforehand. We record every frame dimension, squareness check from three reference points, and existing product markings - the survey document is yours to keep.
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Diagnostic with photo evidence. We photograph the failure mode, the product label (usually in the head jamb or on the glass corner), and any adjacent water staining. You see what we see before any decision is made.
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Parts determination. OEM PGT components when available and cost-justified; quality aftermarket when PGT has superseded the part or when the aftermarket item meets the original spec and carries equivalent warranty terms. We note the source on your written quote.
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Written quote - identical to the survey. Haven Clause 1: the price is fixed, line-itemed, and signed before work begins. No change orders, no “while we’re here” additions.
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Repair or replacement with documented completion. We test every operable unit for smooth function, verify lock engagement, and photograph the finished condition. The photo record uploads to your job file within 24 hours.
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365-Day Done Right Promise activation. The Haven Standard warranty is stamped on your invoice, not offered verbally. If it’s not done right, we make it right.
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These are the ranges we quote on actual PGT jobs in Weston, based on 2024-2025 material costs and labor:
- Single hung sash balance replacement (WinGuard Vinyl): $340-$480 per sash
- Horizontal roller roller and track service (WinGuard Aluminum): $280-$420 per sash
- Laminated glass unit replacement, standard size: $680-$1,140 per lite
- Frame corner weld and reinforce (repairable): $260-$380 per corner
- Multipoint lock faceplate replacement: $180-$320 per lock set
- Full PGT impact window replacement, installed: $1,400-$2,600 per opening depending on size, series, and finish
What moves the price: product series (Aluminum vs. Vinyl vs. Architectural), glass specification (tempered vs. laminated, Low-E coating), and whether the original installation used proper shimming and flashing or left us structural remediation. We pull permits when required by Broward County and include that cost in the written quote. Call (754) 812-9260 for your exact figure - estimates are free, and we offer a free second opinion on any competitor’s written estimate.
Why Weston Homeowners Call Sightline Windows & Doors Weston for PGT Work
We’ve installed and serviced PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems across Broward County since 2012 - over 18,000 openings with a written price before work started and a photo record when finished. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by license number before arrival; Haven Clause 3 means the person at your door matches the person on record. We carry eight manufacturer lines, so if your PGT unit is beyond repair, we can specify a replacement by performance tier and price range, not by what happens to be in a warehouse. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every job. Live phone coverage is available 24/7 - a real person, not a queue.
FAQs
No - as an independent PGT service provider, we perform warranty-safe work using OEM or manufacturer-designated parts, and we document every component for your records. PGT’s warranty covers manufacturing defects; our workmanship warranty covers installation and repair execution. The two operate separately, and we preserve your eligibility for both. Call (754) 812-9260 if you’d like us to review your warranty paperwork before scheduling.
Common WinGuard hardware and glass units typically ship within 5-10 business days from our Florida suppliers; obsolete or custom Architectural series components can extend to 3-4 weeks. We stock high-failure items like balance shoes and roller sets for faster turnaround on standard sizes. Your written quote includes the expected lead time before you approve the work.
Repair when the frame is square, the glass is intact, and the failure is isolated to a replaceable component - balance, roller, lock, or corner weld. Replace when the frame has twisted out of square, the IG unit has failed with visible condensation, or the product is pre-2010 and parts are no longer supported. We tell you which category you’re in after the measured survey, not before.
Yes - PGT maintains color formulations for current and recently discontinued finishes, including white, bronze, and the custom architectural anodized tones common in Weston communities like Windmill Ranch Estates and The Ridges. We order factory-finished extrusions; field painting of impact-rated frames is not code-compliant and we won’t do it. Your quote specifies the exact color code and finish type.
We prioritize inoperable locks and failed impact seals during active storm threat windows, with same-day diagnostic when possible. For non-emergency scheduling, we typically book within 48 hours. Call (754) 812-9260 - live person, any hour - and we’ll tell you exactly where you sit in the queue and what temporary securing we recommend if the fix can’t happen immediately.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner, Sightline Windows & Doors Weston at Sightline Windows & Doors Weston, serving Weston and nearby areas.