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PGT Window Replacement: The Boynton Beach Owner’s Guide

PGT window replacement in Boynton Beach typically runs $450 to $1,150 per window installed, depending on the series, glass package, and whether the frame needs rework. We stock PGT-compatible sashes, sealed glass units, and hardware on our trucks, and most single-window replacements happen in one visit. The most common way homeowners discover a problem is a window that fogs between the panes around July, after months of salt air and humidity have found their way past a seal that gave out quietly back in March.

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Key takeaways:

• Replacement cost depends on the PGT series: WinGuard and 5500 impact lines cost more than the 2300/2500 builder series.
• If the frame is solid, you’re paying for glass and labor, not a full tear-out. If the frame is soft or out of square, the number changes.
• We are an independent installer and service provider, not a PGT corporate entity. We do stock and install authentic PGT replacement components.

Which PGT Models This Applies To

PGT’s Boynton Beach footprint covers three product families you’re most likely to have: the WinGuard impact line (aluminum or vinyl, the heavy glass you see on homes built after the 2001 Florida Building Code changes), the 5500 Series impact-rated vinyl line, and the 2300/2500 Series non-impact builder windows that went into a lot of 1990s and early 2000s homes west of I-95. Each series uses different sash dimensions and glazing beads, so a sash from a 2500 will not drop into a 5500 frame even if the rough opening measures the same.

Identification is straightforward if you know where to look. The PGT label lives on the top rail of the sash or on the frame jamb, and it lists the series, glass makeup, and a manufacturing date code. If the label is gone, measure the visible glass width and height, then measure the sash thickness. WinGuard sashes run thicker than the 2300 line because they carry laminated glass. On the OEM-versus-aftermarket question: for PGT impact windows, we install OEM PGT glass and components. Florida product approval matters, and a generic replacement sealed unit voids the wind-load rating the county building department expects. For non-impact interior work or hardware like balances and locks, quality aftermarket equivalents can work, but we’ll show you the difference on paper before any part goes in.

Signs Your PGT Window Replacement Is Failing

• Condensation or fog between the glass panes. The desiccant in the spacer has saturated, the seal has failed, and the insulating gas is gone. This is the most common PGT failure we see in Boynton Beach, and salt air accelerates it. The fix is a new sealed glass unit, not a repair.
• The sash drops when you lift it, or won’t stay open. The block-and-tackle balances or spiral balances have lost tension. On PGT vinyl lines, these wear out in roughly ten to fifteen years with daily use. We replace them as a set, both sides, so the sash sits level.
• Water beads or streaks on the interior sill after a hard rain. The weatherstripping or the glazing bead has compressed, or the frame has settled out of square. Left alone, the sill gets soft, and a $200 weatherseal replacement becomes an $800 frame repair.
• Cranking hardware binds or skips. On PGT casement and awning windows, the operator gear strips when the sash is forced against a warped frame. Replacement operators are model-specific, and forcing the crank does not fix the underlying alignment problem.
• Visible corrosion or white oxidation on the aluminum frame corners. This is PGT’s older aluminum WinGuard line telling you the anodized coating has worn through. The glass may still be fine, but the frame needs assessment before you invest in new glass.

Replacement Cost & What’s Included

In Boynton Beach, expect these installed ranges for common PGT replacements:

• Sealed glass unit replacement (non-impact 2300/2500): $180-$380 per window
• Impact-rated WinGuard or 5500 glass unit replacement: $450-$850 per window
• Full sash replacement (glass plus frame, non-impact): $350-$600 per window
• Full sash replacement (impact-rated): $650-$1,150 per window
• Balance, lock, or operator hardware replacement: $75-$220 per window, parts and labor

Every quote includes the part, the labor, disposal of the old unit, and a written line-item breakdown before work starts. We do not surprise you with a change order after the old window is out. The Done Right Promise covers the installation, and we register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing before our truck leaves your driveway. That’s The Keystone Standard, and it applies whether you’re replacing one window or eleven.

DIY or Call Us?

You can safely do a few things before you call: read the PGT label to get your series and date code, measure the visible glass, and check whether the frame shows soft spots or water staining. That information helps us quote the job accurately over the phone. What you should not do is attempt to pull a PGT impact sash by yourself. A WinGuard sash with laminated glass can weigh over eighty pounds, and the glazing beads on these units hold the glass under tension. If a bead releases while you’re prying at it, the glass comes down, and it comes down on you. We’ve also seen well-meaning homeowners strip the cam locks on vinyl frames using the wrong bit, turning a $120 hardware job into a $400 frame patch.

For anything beyond reading the label and taking measurements, call (561) 708-6771. We’ll give you a straight answer on whether this is a quick swap or something that needs a closer look.

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