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Window installation in Lighthouse Point means working with salt air, canal-front elevations, and Broward County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone code. Most homes here were built between the mid-1950s and mid-1970s, and many still carry original aluminum jalousie or single-pane sliders that will not pass a permit inspection today. We know the difference between a street-side window and a canal-side window in this city, and we spec each one accordingly. Call (786) 743-5882 for a free estimate, and we will send a technician who has actually worked on the Lighthouse Point canal grid.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Lighthouse Point’s Preferred Window Installation Company
TruePane Windows & Doors was founded by second-generation glazier Dale Kessler, and the company still runs on his rule: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. Lighthouse Point homeowners tend to stay put for decades. They remember the contractor who left them with a fogged seal and a door that binds in July. Our crews are background-checked and uniformed, we measure every opening twice, and we register both warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves the driveway. That is The Keystone Standard, and it applies to every Window Installation job we do in this city.
We are not the cheapest bid in Lighthouse Point, and we do not want to be. What we offer is a square deal: upfront pricing, written line-item quotes, and a Done Right Promise. If something is not right, we make it right, without a paperwork fight. A live person answers the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you call about a canal-side window that will not close or a slider that is fogged between the panes, you will talk to a person who can schedule the fix, not a callback form.
Our Window Installation Services in Lighthouse Point
Most Window Installation in Lighthouse Point projects involve replacing original 1950s and 1960s frames with impact-rated products that meet Miami-Dade or Florida Product Approval standards. Here is how we handle the window types we install most often in this city.
Casement Windows
Casement windows seal tighter than sliders, which matters on a city lot where the Intracoastal breeze pushes salt mist onto every east-facing wall. A casement’s compression seal keeps that salt air out of the weatherstripping better than a sliding sash. In Lighthouse Point, we spec marine-grade stainless hinges and multi-point locks on canal-facing casements, because standard hardware corrodes through in three to five years on a salt grid. A typical casement replacement in Lighthouse Point runs $650 to $1,200 per opening, installed, depending on size and whether the unit is on a water-side elevation needing the upgraded hardware package.
Sliding Windows
Sliding windows are the most common original window type in Lighthouse Point ranch homes, and they are also the most common point of failure. After forty or fifty years of canal-side salt exposure, the aluminum tracks pit badly enough that the sash binds on humid mornings. We replace them with new impact-rated sliders that have stainless roller assemblies and properly sloped sill pans so wind-driven rain drains away from the frame instead of wicking behind it. Expect $550 to $1,100 per opening for a standard slider replacement in Lighthouse Point, with the marine-grade hardware included on water-side walls.
Fixed & Picture Windows
Fixed and picture windows are the workhorses of the east-facing wall on a Lighthouse Point canal home. They do not open, so they are easier to seal, but they still need impact-rated glass if they face the water or fall under Broward’s HVHZ requirements. We install picture windows with the right U-factor and SHGC for a home that gets direct salt exposure and a full afternoon of Florida sun. A large fixed window on a canal-front elevation in Lighthouse Point typically runs $800 to $1,800, including the structural frame work that older concrete-block homes often need.
Single & Double Hung Windows
Single and double hung windows show up less in original Lighthouse Point stock than sliders and casements, but they are a common replacement choice because they fit existing rough openings and they ventilate well on still days. The concern in this city is the balance and spring hardware, which degrades faster near the water. We install hung windows with corrosion-resistant balances and marine-grade weatherstripping. For a Lighthouse Point single or double hung replacement, budget $500 to $950 per window, depending on size and whether the sill needs flashing repair.
Sliding Windows on Canal Fronts
When a sliding window faces a canal directly, we treat it differently than a street-side slider. The sill pan gets a steeper slope. The roller assemblies are stainless. The weatherstripping is marine-grade. We also check the rough opening for rot where years of wind-driven rain have wicked behind the original frame. The goal is a window that opens smoothly ten years from now, not one that seizes on the first humid morning. For canal-facing slider replacements in Lighthouse Point, expect $700 to $1,400 per opening because of the marine-grade upgrade and the extra flashing work.
Bay & Bow Windows
Bay and bow windows are less common in Lighthouse Point’s original ranch stock, but they appear in later remodels and on the occasional Florida Modern build. They project from the house, which means more surface area for wind and salt to hit. We build the seat and the roof structure to shed water properly, and we seal the joints with flashing tape designed for salt-spray environments. A bay window replacement in Lighthouse Point starts around $2,200 and runs to $4,500 depending on projection, glazing, and whether the seat needs rebuild work.
A garden or basement window is rare in this city, but when we install one, we pay attention to the overhang above it. Salt-laden air saturated with humidity collects under the overhang and attacks the header. Where we see rot on a Lighthouse Point garden window opening, we replace the buck and flash it properly before the new unit goes in. Budget $1,500 to $3,000 for a garden window replacement in Lighthouse Point, with the higher end covering sill and header repair.
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Trusted Brands We Service in Lighthouse Point
TruePane is an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, and we carry PGT, CGI, and Ply Gem for the Lighthouse Point market because those product families handle salt air and Broward’s HVHZ wind loads well. We do not push one brand for every opening. We quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper so you can see the differences in glass, frame material, and warranty before you sign. Canal-facing windows get the marine-grade hardware package no matter which brand you choose. Street-side windows get what makes sense for the exposure and your budget.
Common Window Installation Problems We See in Lighthouse Point Homes
- Salt-pitted aluminum tracks and lock bodies. Original sliders on canal-facing walls have anodized aluminum hardware that corrodes through in three to five years. The sash binds on humid mornings, and the lock eventually will not engage. We replace with stainless or marine-grade components.
- Fogged single-pane originals. Non-impact single-pane and jalousie windows fog within a few seasons near the water. Salty condensation eats the edge seal and the seal fails. These units also will not pass a Broward County HVHZ permit, so they have to go in any project that touches the opening.
- Wind-driven rain wicking behind the frame. When Lighthouse Point gets a strong Intracoastal storm, wind-driven rain hits the water-side wall hard. If the sill pan has no slope and no flashing tape, water wicks behind the frame and rots the buck. By the time you see the interior paint bubbling, the rough opening is already compromised.
- Underspec replacements from inland Broward contractors. Some contractors install the same window package in Lighthouse Point they would use in Coconut Creek or Margate. That misses the salt factor entirely. The result is a new window with hardware that starts failing in year three instead of year fifteen.
On a canal-front ranch off NE 38th Street, we replaced a wall of original single-pane sliders with impact-rated casements. The old aluminum jamb tracks were so salt-pitted the sash would bind on humid mornings, and two units had seal failure with fog between the panes. We set marine-grade stainless multi-point locks and flashing tape on the water-side openings, and the homeowners no longer wipe condensation off the glass by 8 a.m. That is the difference between replacing a window and doing a window job on the Lighthouse Point canal grid.
Pricing for Window Installation in Lighthouse Point, FL
Most window replacements in Lighthouse Point fall between $500 and $1,800 per opening, depending on the window type, size, and whether the unit sits on a canal-facing elevation. Casements run $650 to $1,200. Sliders run $550 to $1,400, with the higher end for water-side openings needing stainless hardware and flashing upgrade. Fixed and picture windows run $800 to $1,800. Hung windows run $500 to $950. Bay and bow work starts at $2,200. These are installed prices for the Lighthouse Point market, including the marine-grade components we spec as standard on water-side walls. Code updates, structural repairs to the rough opening, or window sizing that requires a new header will add cost, and we will put that in writing before any work starts. Call (786) 743-5882 for a free estimate with a written line-item quote. No change orders, no surprise line items.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lighthouse Point
Our crews serve homeowners in Deerfield Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Coconut Creek, and Margate alongside our Lighthouse Point work. The salt-air conditions on the Barrier Island and the inland Broward neighborhoods differ from the canal grid here, so each city’s spec gets adjusted accordingly. If you own a home in a nearby community, call (786) 743-5882 and we will send a technician who knows the local exposure and code requirements.
Serving Lighthouse Point, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lighthouse Point 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 - Window Installation in Lighthouse Point
Yes. Broward County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone designation applies to the entire city of Lighthouse Point, not just new construction. Any window replacement in an existing home must carry Miami-Dade or Florida Product Approval impact ratings, and the project requires a permit. There is no legal workaround. If a contractor offers to install non-impact windows here at a lower price, they are offering to do work that will not pass inspection and could void your homeowner’s insurance. We pull permits on every job and schedule the inspection ourselves. Call (786) 743-5882 for an exact quote, and we will show you the product approval labels before we start.
Salt spray from the canal grid degrades anodized aluminum hardware in three to five years on Lighthouse Point waterfront lots. The same hardware on a street-side elevation lasts fifteen to twenty years. The fix is marine-grade stainless or specially coated components, which most standard window packages do not include by default. We spec them on every water-side opening because we have seen too many locks seize and too many hinges strip on the canal grid. For a free evaluation of your existing hardware, call (786) 743-5882.
No. Hurricane film does not bring a jalousie window into compliance with Broward County’s HVHZ impact requirements, and the aluminum hardware on canal-facing jalousies is typically salt-pitted beyond repair. A building inspector will not sign off on a jalousie unit regardless of film. The only compliant path is full replacement with an impact-rated product, and that replacement must be permitted and inspected. We will pull the permit and handle the inspection. Call (786) 743-5882 and we will walk you through what your specific openings need.
We slope the sill pan toward the exterior and seal the rough opening with flashing tape rated for salt-spray exposure. Without the slope, wind-driven rain from the Intracoastal wicks behind the frame and rots the buck. On older Lighthouse Point concrete-block homes, we also check the masonry at the sill line for spalling, and we seal any gaps before the new window goes in. That is part of every canal-front replacement we quote. Call (786) 743-5882 for a free estimate that covers the flashing and drainage work, not just the window unit.
For a Lighthouse Point canal home, we typically recommend a U-factor of 0.30 or lower and an SHGC under 0.25 on east and west elevations. The west wall gets the hard afternoon sun, and the east wall gets the salt. Impact-rated glass from PGT, CGI, or Ply Gem can meet those numbers while still passing HVHZ wind and missile testing. On the water side, the glass package matters as much as the frame hardware. On the street side, the same glass spec works for efficiency without the marine-grade frame upgrade. We will show you side-by-side product specs on paper before you commit. Call (786) 743-5882 for specifics on your orientation and wall exposure.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Lighthouse Point and South Florida.
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.