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PGT Construction in Fort Lauderdale, FL | Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale
PGT construction service in Fort Lauderdale means working on impact windows and doors that face two enemies at once: salt air and floodplain rules. We’re an independent PGT service provider, not a manufacturer affiliate, and we handle everything from sticky sliding doors to full impact window replacement across Fort Lauderdale. Call (754) 551-2922 for a written estimate before any work starts.
Our crews know PGT product lines the way a Fort Lauderdale roofer knows barrel tile. WinGuard vinyl, WinGuard aluminum, 5500 Series sliders, 7700 Series French doors. We source OEM parts when they’re available, because the aftermarket stuff rarely holds up to Intracoastal corrosion. If you need PGT sales & service from a team that works these products daily, you’ve found us.
Why Fort Lauderdale Residents Choose Us for PGT Service
Trevor Nash leads our Fort Lauderdale operation. He learned the trade at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College before spending nearly two decades running crews across South Florida, from full gut-renovations near Las Olas Boulevard to our Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale for longtime homeowners. Trevor shows up on day one with a written scope and a real number, not a low-ball figure that climbs once the walls are open.
We write the price before we pick up a tool. That’s the Kingswell standard: a written number, a real arrival window, and a 365-day promise to make it right if something fails. Background-checked, uniformed technicians handle every job. A live person answers the phone 24/7, not a voicemail maze. And we install materials that carry their own warranties alongside ours, so the protection isn’t just our word.
We serve all of Fort Lauderdale service area, from Rio Vista to the beach side. When your PGT window or door fails, you want a crew that understands both the product and the city’s building rules.
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Common PGT Construction Problems We Solve in Fort Lauderdale
These are the failures we see most often. Each one ties back to something specific about living in Fort Lauderdale.
- Salt-air corrosion on PGT 5500 Series sliding glass doors. Stainless steel rollers pit and seize after years of salt spray, especially within a few blocks of the Intracoastal Waterway. The door gets sticky, then refuses to slide. We replace rollers and tracks with OEM parts when available, and we’ll tell you honestly when the frame itself has corroded past the point of repair.
- Failed silicone sealant around WinGuard vinyl impact windows. Ten to fifteen years of intense UV and daily summer thunderstorms breaks down the sealant bead. You’ll feel air moving around the frame, or see water staining after a storm. We remove the old bead, clean the substrate (the surface the sealant bonds to), and reseal with a product rated for South Florida exposure.
- Delaminated laminated glass in older WinGuard units. Heat and moisture degrade the edge seals, and you get fogging or a white haze between the panes. The glass pack needs replacement. For units older than fifteen years with multiple failure modes, we often recommend full replacement because the impact certification and frame integrity are already compromised.
- Bent or misaligned locking mechanisms on PGT French doors in older Rio Vista homes. Many 1950s houses have settled, shifting door frames out of square. The lock no longer lines up, or the doors won’t stay closed. Sometimes it’s a door hardware fix. Sometimes the wall framing needs work. We’ll tell you which one before we start.
- Frame corrosion on WinGuard aluminum windows in waterfront homes. Aluminum frames near salt water develop pitting and white powder corrosion. If caught early, we can clean and treat the affected areas. If the corrosion has reached the structural points, replacement is the honest call.
PGT Service in Fort Lauderdale: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Here’s the thing most PGT pages won’t tell you about Fort Lauderdale specifically. Only Fort Lauderdale requires every PGT impact window replacement in its flood-prone barrier island and canal-front neighborhoods to be elevated above the Base Flood Elevation under FEMA’s 50% substantial improvement rule. That means many older PGT units installed at grade level before 2000 now trigger a full structural lift and foundation work when replaced, not just a simple window swap. In neighborhoods like Rio Vista and Las Olas Isles, we see 1950s homes being jacked up and rebuilt on pilings to meet modern base flood elevation. A window replacement that looks straightforward can become a wall-section reframe, because the inspector isn’t just checking impact rating, he’s checking floodplain compliance. As your General Contractor in Fort Lauderdale, we handle both sides of that job, and we tell you up front what the elevation requirement means for your project.
PGT Models & Products We Service in Fort Lauderdale
We service the PGT product lines most common in Fort Lauderdale homes: WinGuard Vinyl Impact-Resistant Windows, WinGuard Aluminum Impact-Resistant Windows, 5500 Series Sliding Glass Doors, and 7700 Series French Doors. Our parts approach is simple: always source OEM PGT replacement parts, rollers, locks, sweep gaskets, and glass packs whenever available. Aftermarket parts rarely match the corrosion resistance and fit tolerances of PGT’s Miami-Dade approved assemblies. For windows and doors older than fifteen years with multiple failure modes, we recommend full unit replacement over piecemeal repair, because the structural frame integrity and impact certification have already been compromised by prolonged salt exposure.
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AfterPGT Service Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
Pricing depends on what’s actually failing and whether the floodplain rules apply. Here are the ranges we work within for Fort Lauderdale PGT work:
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Roof Repair | $400 – $1,800 |
| Emergency & Storm Damage | Varies by scope |
What drives the number up or down: the number of units, whether elevation work is triggered, the condition of surrounding framing, and which PGT model you’re replacing. Every estimate we give is written and line-itemed, so you see exactly what the money buys before any work starts. Call (754) 551-2922 to schedule your free estimate.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs – PGT Construction in Fort Lauderdale
Not necessarily the whole house, but possibly the wall section where the window sits. The 50% substantial improvement rule triggers when the cost of the improvement exceeds 50% of the structure’s market value. If replacing one window doesn’t cross that threshold, you won’t face elevation requirements. If the window is part of a larger renovation that crosses the threshold, the window must be set above Base Flood Elevation. We’ll help you understand which path applies before you commit to any work. Call (754) 551-2922 for a written assessment.
Often we can repair it. We replace the corroded stainless steel rollers and clean or replace the track, which solves most sticky door problems. If the aluminum frame itself has corroded structurally, especially near the bottom rail where salt water pools, replacement becomes the honest recommendation. We’ll show you the corrosion and explain the difference before you spend a dollar. Call (754) 551-2922 and we’ll take a look.
Yes. PGT WinGuard vinyl impact windows carry Miami-Dade County product approval, which is the standard Fort Lauderdale high-rise condo associations accept for balcony enclosures and window replacement. The key is making sure the installation follows the approved assembly details, including proper anchoring and flashing. We handle those installations to spec, and we pull permits so the work passes inspection. Call (754) 551-2922 for an exact quote.
It can be either, and in Fort Lauderdale’s older homes it’s often both. In 1950s Rio Vista houses, wall settling shifts the door frame out of square, which misaligns the locking mechanism. We check the frame first. If the house has moved, we address the framing. If the hardware is simply worn, we replace the lock hardware with OEM parts. Either way, you’ll know before we start. Call (754) 551-2922 to schedule a look.
We focus on PGT glass windows and doors. PGT Storm Armor screens are a separate product line with different installation and anchoring requirements, and we don’t service them. If you need screen work, we’ll tell you that straight and point you in the right direction. For impact windows and doors, call (754) 551-2922.
Service Areas Near Fort Lauderdale
Our PGT service covers Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding communities. We work in PGT service in Oakland Park, PGT service in Hollywood, Tamarac, Lauderhill, and Coconut Creek. If you’re within a short drive of Fort Lauderdale, our crews can reach you.
Book Your PGT Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
Tell me what you need, I’ll tell you what it costs, then we’ll get it done. Call (754) 551-2922 to schedule your free, written PGT service estimate in Fort Lauderdale. A real person answers, and the number we give you is the number you’ll pay.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2004.
