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ES Windows Roofing: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide
If you own ES Windows impact-rated glass in Fort Lauderdale and the frame, flashing, or seal assembly around the roof-line installation is failing, we can source and install the correct replacement parts. Typical installed costs for ES Windows roofing components in Fort Lauderdale run between $400 and $1,500 depending on whether we’re replacing a seal system, a flashing kit, or a full frame section. Most owners discover the problem the way you probably did: a water stain on the ceiling after a storm, a draft near the roofline on a humid afternoon, or a frame that no longer sits flush against the decking.
We are an independent contracting firm in Fort Lauderdale, not affiliated with ES Windows. But we’ve worked on enough of their units across Broward County to know which parts fail, which ones hold up, and how to match the right component to your specific glass package. Trevor Nash has handled these repairs personally on homes from Rio Vista to Coral Ridge, and the failure pattern in Fort Lauderdale is remarkably consistent: the roof-line seal degrades first, then moisture finds the frame, then the homeowner finds the stain.
Which ES Windows Models This Applies To
ES Windows builds impact-rated aluminum and vinyl frame systems with a range of product lines, and the roof-adjacent components differ from one series to the next. The most common ES Windows series we see in Fort Lauderdale are their impact casement lines, fixed picture units, and their horizontal rolling door assemblies that terminate at a roofline or soffit overhang. If you have an original product label on the frame, you’re ahead of the game: look for a small sticker or etched code on the interior side jamb, usually starting with “ES” followed by a model number.
The compatibility gotcha most homeowners don’t know: ES Windows uses different flashing profiles and seal gaskets depending on whether the unit was installed as a retrofit into an existing opening or as new construction with nailing fins. The retrofit version uses a different compression gasket at the header. If you buy the wrong one, the seal won’t seat and you’ll chase the leak for months. We check the frame profile and the original installation method before ordering anything. We also stock OEM and quality aftermarket equivalents for the most common Fort Lauderdale applications, and if you want the OEM part specifically, we’ll order it. The aftermarket gaskets from a manufacturer in Pompano Beach have held up as well as OEM in our experience, and they cut about 30% off the parts cost.
Your frame measurements matter more than the series name. We’ll need the visible glass dimensions, the frame depth at the header, and a photo of the existing gasket or flashing. That’s usually enough to identify the exact part by the time we arrive.
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Signs Your ES Windows Roofing Is Failing
Here’s what we see most often when ES Windows roof-line components start to go in Fort Lauderdale. If any of these sound familiar, the part is telling you something.
- Water staining on the ceiling within three feet of the window header. The top compression gasket has dried and shrunk, leaving a gap where wind-driven rain from the east gets pushed into the frame channel. This is the most common failure we fix.
- A draft you can feel on windy days even with the window closed. The header flashing has pulled away from the frame due to repeated thermal expansion. Fort Lauderdale’s summer heat cycle flexes aluminum more than homeowners realize, and over 8 to 12 years that flexing breaks the sealant bond.
- Condensation between the frame and the roofline drywall. The weep holes at the frame base are clogged or were never drilled for a coastal installation. Water collects inside the frame, and what doesn’t drain evaporates into the ceiling substrate.
- Visible gaps or lifted flashing at the exterior header. The original installer used a sealant rated for interior use, and after a few hurricane seasons it has turned brittle and separated. We replace the flashing and re-bed it with a marine-grade sealant.
- Mold or dark staining at the drywall corner where the window meets the ceiling. This means the leak has been active for months, even if you only just noticed the stain. The drywall substrate is saturated and needs to be cut out and replaced along with the window seal, or the mold returns.
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AfterReplacement Cost & What’s Included
For ES Windows roofing repairs in Fort Lauderdale, you’re looking at these installed ranges:
| Repair Type | Typical Installed Cost |
|---|---|
| Header gasket replacement (single unit) | $400 – $700 |
| Flashing kit replacement with re-bedding | $500 – $900 |
| Full frame section replacement at roofline | $900 – $1,500 |
| Drywall repair at the affected ceiling substrate (if needed) | $300 – $600 |
What drives the number up or down: whether we’re dealing with a retrofit gasket or new-construction flashing, how high the unit sits (second-story work costs more in labor), and whether the surrounding drywall needs to come out. Every quote is a written price before we touch anything. That’s the Kingswell standard we’ve operated under since 2004, and it means the number we hand you on day one is the number on the invoice. Every repair also comes with our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if the fix fails inside a year, we come back and make it right at no charge.
DIY or Call Us?
You can safely inspect the exterior header yourself. Look for lifted flashing edges, squeeze the visible gasket to see if it has hardened or cracked, and check the interior drywall corners for softness. That’s useful information to have before you call.
What you shouldn’t do is unseat the frame or remove the flashing on a roofline installation. These units are heavy, the glass is under load at the header, and once you break the original seal you’ve lost the integrity of the whole assembly until it’s properly re-bedded. We’ve fixed more than one botched DIY repair where a homeowner used silicone caulk from a big-box store and made the leak worse. If the part is failing, a trained set of hands with the right sealant and the right gasket profile is the difference between a fix that lasts and one that cracks again in six weeks. Call us at (754) 551-2922 and we’ll get it looked at.
FAQs
In Fort Lauderdale’s coastal heat and humidity, the original compression gaskets and header sealants on ES Windows units typically last 8 to 12 years before they start to fail. Salt air, direct sun exposure, and the constant thermal expansion cycle of aluminum frames shorten that lifespan compared to inland installations. If your unit is over a decade old and you’re seeing the first signs of staining or drafts, the seal is at the end of its service life. Call (754) 551-2922 for an inspection and a written quote.
In most cases the gasket or flashing can be replaced without touching the glass or the main frame. A full frame section replacement is only necessary when the aluminum itself is corroded or bent from impact. We’ll try to save the frame first because that’s the less expensive fix for you.
Most ES Windows roof-line seal and flashing replacements take half a day on site. If the surrounding drywall needs to be cut out and patched, plan for a second visit for the finish work. We’ll give you a clear arrival window before we show up, and a written price before any work starts. Call (754) 551-2922 to schedule a free estimate.
We stock the most common header gaskets, flashing profiles, and marine-grade sealants for ES Windows units in our Fort Lauderdale work vehicles. If your unit needs a less common part, we order it from a local supplier and have it in hand within a few business days. We’ll tell you upfront whether your part is on the truck or needs to be ordered.
Tell me what you need, I’ll tell you what it costs – then we’ll get it done. Trevor Nash grew up in Los Angeles and learned the trade at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College before spending the better part of two decades swinging a hammer across South Florida. He and his team have handled everything from roof-line window frame repairs to full remodels on homes near Las Olas Boulevard. We’re Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale, and we also source parts for KraftMaid cabinetry, Cambria and Silestone countertops, and other trade brands. A real person answers the phone 24/7. Call (754) 551-2922 and we’ll get your ES Windows unit sealed and squared away.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner, Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale at Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
