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Custom windows and doors in Delray Beach usually fall into two camps: a homeowner wants something the big-box stores don’t carry, or a condo board has written a spec that only a fabricator can meet. In most Delray Beach neighborhoods, that work runs $1,400-$4,800 per opening depending on size, impact rating, and whether the Historic Preservation Board gets a say. We’ve handled both for homeowners from Lake Ida to the A1A corridor, and we schedule every estimate with a live person on the phone at (561) 708-6771.
What makes Delray Beach different from Boca or Boynton is the combination of salt air, a 160+ mph wind code, and a historic district that will not compromise on sightlines. You need a company that knows all three before the first measurement is taken. That’s the work we do every week.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Delray Beach’s Preferred Custom Windows & Doors Company
Dale Kessler founded TruePane in 2008 on a rule that still governs every install: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. That standard matters more in Delray Beach than almost anywhere in Palm Beach County, because a window that’s out of square by even a quarter inch will bind, leak, and fail its wind test. Our background-checked technicians measure every opening twice, and both warranty layers get registered in writing before the truck leaves your driveway.
Delray Beach homeowners tend to ask harder questions than most. Many have been burned once already, by a contractor who disappeared after a fogged seal or a door that swelled shut in August. We understand that skepticism. It’s why we put the Done Right Promise in writing on every job, why we quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper, and why a live person answers our phone 24 hours a day. You will not get a voicemail tree when you call (561) 708-6771.
We’ve also earned the trust of HOA boards and property managers along Federal Highway and the Intracoastal, where Milestone Inspection deadlines are forcing building-wide window and door replacements. Those jobs demand documentation, engineering stamps, and a company that shows up when it says it will. We do.
Our Custom Windows & Doors Services in Delray Beach
Custom Shape Windows
Arched transoms, radius-top casements, trapezoids for gable ends, and octagonal accent windows are all part of the custom shape work we fabricate for Delray Beach homes. In neighborhoods like Chatelaine and the Pines of Delray, homes built in the 1960s and 1970s often carry original aluminum frames with oddball dimensions no manufacturer stocks today. We build those shapes as impact-rated units that pass Palm Beach County’s wind-borne debris standard, so you’re not trading character for code compliance.
Commercial Storefront Glazing
Delray Beach’s retail corridors along Atlantic Avenue and Federal Highway run on storefront glass. Beyond the safety glazing requirements, Delray’s coastal exposure means aluminum framing within a mile of A1A corrodes faster than it does inland. We replace pitted, failing storefront systems with marine-grade aluminum and impact-rated safety glass, working with business owners to keep their doors open during the install. Most storefront work is completed in a single visit, so you’re not losing a weekend of foot traffic.
Curtain Wall Systems
Mid-rise condo buildings along the Intracoastal and A1A increasingly require curtain wall replacement as part of Florida’s post-Surfside Milestone Inspection program. These are not window swaps; they’re engineered systems that carry wind load, water management, and thermal performance across an entire facade. TruePane works with structural engineers and Delray Beach building officials to ensure every curtain wall we install meets the 160+ mph zone requirements without sacrificing the building’s original architectural intent.
Architectural Grilles & SDLs
Simulated Divided Lites (SDLs) are the standard fix for Delray Beach’s preservation dilemma: the Historic Preservation Board wants the muntin profile of a 1940s steel window, and the county wants impact glass. TruePane sources impact-rated units with SDLs that replicate original sightlines from the street while carrying a modern wind certification. This is the single most requested custom feature we install in the Old School Square and Nassau Park districts, and we’ve refined the product line to satisfy both the board and the building department on the same set of drawings.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Delray Beach
We’re an authorized installer for, among more than a dozen manufacturer lines. For Delray Beach customers, that means you can compare a Pella impact-rated unit against a Marvin unit side by side on paper, with warranty durations stated in writing, before you spend a dollar. We don’t steer you to one brand because it pays us a better margin. We quote what works for your opening, your HOA spec, and your exposure to salt air. Most replacement hardware and seal components for these lines are stocked locally, which keeps turnarounds short when a Delray Beach snowbird needs a sash replaced before heading north in May.
Common Custom Windows & Doors Problems We See in Delray Beach Homes
- Salt-air seal failure within a mile of A1A. Aluminum sashes pitted by ocean air lose their seal integrity within a decade, leaving fog between panes and argon gas that’s long gone. The fix is an impact-rated vinyl or marine-grade aluminum unit, but the wrong frame choice just restarts the clock.
- Snowbird homes locked up after summer shutdown. Owners who leave in May and return in October often find coastal sun-facing windows warped, latches seized, or slider tracks corroded from months of heat and humidity with no airflow. We recommend ventilated impact-rated units or at minimum a spring tune-up before you lock up.
- HOA specs that quietly fail Milestone Inspection. Many older Delray Beach condo boards wrote “like-for-like” replacement rules years ago that still call for non-impact glass. Those buildings are now failing their Milestone Inspections, and the correction is a building-wide custom glazing project, not a single unit swap.
- Historic district mismatches. Homeowners in the Old School Square and Nassau Park overlays regularly discover their replacement windows have been flagged by the Preservation Board because the muntin width or sash profile doesn’t match the original. Fixing it means removing the units and starting over with board-approved SDLs, a costly and avoidable mistake.
Pricing for Custom Windows & Doors in Delray Beach, FL
Custom window and door work in Delray Beach is not commodity pricing. A standard impact-rated replacement window in a 1960s CBS home runs $1,400-$3,200 per opening including tear-out, flashing, and stucco tie-in. A custom arched window with SDL grilles and a historic-board-approved muntin profile typically lands $2,800-$4,800 per opening. Oversized glass panels for a pool-facing wall or an Intracoastal view corridor start around $3,500 and go up with glass thickness and wind-load engineering. Commercial storefront glazing runs $110-$220 per square foot installed, and curtain wall systems are quoted per job because the engineering drives more cost than the glass. Factors specific to Delray Beach that move the number: salt-air-corrosion remediation, Milestone Inspection documentation, HOA architectural review, and whether the Preservation Board is involved. None of this should be a surprise on the final bill. We quote line items on paper, we register both warranty layers before the truck leaves, and our price does not change once work starts. Call (561) 708-6771 for a free estimate, and we’ll put the numbers in front of you the same day we measure.
We Also Serve Cities Near Delray Beach
TruePane runs crews throughout southern Palm Beach County and northern Broward. If you’re in Boynton Beach, Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, or Greenacres, the same Custom Windows & Doors team that works Delray Beach will handle your project. Scheduling and dispatch run out of our South Florida office, and a live person still answers the phone every time. You can see more about our local coverage by visiting Custom Windows & Doors in Delray Beach.
Serving Delray Beach, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Delray Beach 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 - Custom Windows & Doors in Delray Beach
Yes. We fabricate impact-rated units with Simulated Divided Lites that replicate the profile and sightlines the Historic Preservation Board requires while carrying certification for Palm Beach County’s 160+ mph wind zone. The key is ordering the SDL grid at the factory, not retrofitting it, and we specify the glass build-up that passes the wind-borne debris test without altering the look from the street. Call (561) 708-6771 and we can show you approved examples from other Old School Square homes.
Yes, and it’s not just a formality. Any window replacement in Delray Beach requires a permit, and when you’re changing jalousies to fixed or operating impact units, the opening must be brought up to current Florida Building Code wind standards, which often means structural header work, not just a glass swap. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and don’t call the job done until it passes. That’s the standard on the first visit and the baseline for every callback.
You can absolutely get an impact-rated aluminum frame in bronze, and that’s the usual fix. The deeper issue in older condo corridors is that the HOA’s written spec may not require impact glass at all, which means the building fails its Milestone Inspection even though every unit followed the rule. We work with boards and individual owners to update the spec to impact-rated bronze aluminum, which satisfies the appearance rules and the wind code. Bring us the HOA letter and we’ll quote the compliant unit.
A simple replacement pulls an off-the-shelf unit from a warehouse and drops it in, which works only when the opening is a standard size and the wind zone, HOA, and corrosion exposure don’t limit the product. A custom window is fabricated to your opening’s exact dimensions, built to the 160+ mph standard, and specified with frame material and glazing that survives salt air within a mile of the water. Most Intracoastal homes in Delray Beach need custom work, and the price difference is usually $400-$1,200 per opening, not a multiple. Call (561) 708-6771 for an exact quote, and estimates are free.
The reflection difference is the low-E coating, which blocks heat gain in a way your old single-pane jalousie never could. It matters a great deal in Delray Beach because the low-E stack also protects the seal from thermal cycling that salt air accelerates. A jalousie has no seal; a modern double-hung needs one, and choosing a marine-grade frame with the right low-E coating is the difference between a window that lasts fifteen years near A1A and one that fogs in eight. We spec both, in writing, before you buy.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors. Dale founded TruePane in 2008 on a rule that still holds: if the pane is not true, the job is not done.
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.