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Why Boca Raton Homeowners Choose PGT Construction

Rowan Construction Group Boca Raton provides independent PGT service in Boca Raton for WinGuard impact windows and doors across Palm Beach County. We are not authorized or sponsored by PGT - we are a licensed local builder that installs, replaces, and repairs these products with OEM-equivalent and factory-spec parts, backed by our written price guarantee and 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (754) 254-8065 to schedule your free estimate.

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PGT’s WinGuard line has dominated the South Florida impact market since the post-2004 code cycle, and for good reason. The laminated glass and reinforced frames meet Miami-Dade and Florida Building Code high-velocity hurricane zone requirements. But in Boca Raton, these units face a specific stress profile: salt air off the Atlantic, UV exposure on west- and south-facing elevations, and the wind-driven rain that gets behind sealant after a decade-plus of thermal cycling. We’ve worked on PGT products in this market since the code era began, from tile-roofed Arvida Corporation CBS homes in Woodfield to Mediterranean Revival estates near Mizner Park. We know what fails, why it fails, and whether repair or replacement is the honest call.

Why Trust Rowan Construction Group Boca Raton for Your PGT Construction?

Our crews handle PGT WinGuard aluminum and vinyl impact windows, sliding glass doors, and entry systems as part of our broader Windows and Doors trade - one of seven we operate. Grant Rowan, our owner, trained in construction technology at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and spent two decades in the field before founding Rowan Construction Group in 2007. He’s led projects across Boca Raton, including structural repairs and tenant build-outs near Mizner Park, and his crews follow a documentation-first protocol: every phase signed off before the next one begins. “Measure twice, document everything, then build” - that’s how we work.

What this means for your PGT service: we arrive with the specific hardware. Tandem roller assemblies for WinGuard sliders. Mortise lock sets and strike plates. Sill pan flashing compatible with PGT frame profiles. We don’t diagnose, then order, then return. We stock OEM-equivalent parts for the failure modes we see repeatedly in this ZIP code, and we carry a documented photo record kit as standard - every visit produces dated, geotagged evidence of what we found and what we did. Under Clause 1 of The Haven Standard, you get a written flat price before any work starts. Under Clause 3, no change proceeds without your signature on a change order. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is printed on every agreement, not hidden in terms.

We’re also the contractor who will tell you when repair isn’t worth it. A corroded-through WinGuard aluminum frame or a failed pan flashing behind stucco - we’ve seen both - means replacement, not a patch that leaks again next season. That honesty is why our projects finish within a few percent of the agreed price.

Common PGT Construction Problems We Fix in Boca Raton

• Flat tandem rollers on WinGuard sliding glass doors. The dual-wheel roller assemblies that carry PGT’s heavy impact-rated door panels degrade in Boca Raton’s salt air, especially within a mile of the coast. When rollers flatten or bearings seize, the door drags, the track wears, and the mortise lock can no longer align with its strike. We see this on west- and south-facing sliders most often - the elevations that take the afternoon sun and the onshore breeze. We pull the panel, replace with OEM-spec tandem rollers, clean the track, and reset lock geometry.
• Fogged IGU seal failure in older WinGuard units. The insulated glass unit - two panes with a desiccant-filled spacer between them - loses its seal after 10-15 years of thermal expansion and UV exposure. Moisture enters, fogging appears, and the impact-rated documentation for that specific unit becomes void if the glass is replaced by a non-certified shop. We source true PGT replacement IGUs or full sashes when the frame is sound, preserving the Miami-Dade NOA documentation your insurance underwriter requires.
• Water intrusion at sill and head from degraded sealant and pan flashing. The original perimeter sealant on PGT WinGuard windows installed in the 2000s and early 2010s has often hardened or cracked. Wind-driven rain at 70-plus mph finds the gap, and if the sill pan flashing was never properly integrated with the weather-resistive barrier - common on production-built Arvida homes - water enters the wall cavity. We remove the affected trim, inspect the pan flashing, and re-seal with compatible sealants that flex through our thermal range.
• Corrosion and pitting on aluminum WinGuard frames and hardware. Coastal salt accelerates galvanic corrosion where aluminum frames meet dissimilar metals or where anodized coatings have worn. Binding operators, stuck cranks, and frozen locks result. We assess whether the frame substrate is intact - surface corrosion can be addressed; through-corrosion means replacement is the honest call.
• Lock and latch misalignment after structural settling. CBS construction in Boca Raton’s planned communities settles differentially, especially where slab-on-grade construction meets the oolitic limestone substrate. Door frames rack slightly. What was a smooth-latching PGT French door becomes a two-hand operation. We diagnose whether the issue is frame shift (shim and re-anchor) or hardware wear (replace and adjust), and we document the impact rating status either way.

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PGT Parts & Our Repair-vs-Replace Approach

We stock OEM-equivalent tandem rollers, mortise locks, sash hardware, and compression gaskets for PGT WinGuard units at our local facility. When factory parts are available with reasonable lead time, we source them. When they’re back-ordered or obsolete - increasingly common for WinGuard units from the 2004-2010 production runs - we use quality aftermarket components that match the original specifications for load rating, corrosion resistance, and impact certification compatibility.

The repair-versus-replace decision follows a simple hierarchy. If the frame is structurally sound and the pan flashing is intact, we repair: new IGU, new hardware, re-sealed perimeter. If the aluminum frame shows through-corrosion, if the vinyl frame is cracked at the weld, or if the pan flashing has failed and water has entered the wall cavity, we quote replacement. Chasing a repair on a compromised frame costs more in callbacks than replacement costs upfront. We put that number in writing before anyone picks up a tool. Call (754) 254-8065 for your free estimate.

Our PGT Service Process - Step by Step

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   Diagnosis with documentation. We inspect the PGT unit, identify the series and approximate install date, test all operable components, and photograph the condition of the frame, glass, hardware, and surrounding sealant. You receive this photo record before we leave the site.
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   Written flat-price quote. Under Clause 1 of The Haven Standard, we deliver a written price with line-item scope - parts, labor, sealants, and any touch-up - before work begins. No “call for a quote” here. The price is the price.
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   Repair or install with OEM-compatible parts. We use the parts we specified: PGT replacement sashes, true IGUs, or OEM-equivalent hardware as the situation requires. Every part is documented by brand and spec on your invoice.
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   Operational testing and seal verification. We cycle the unit 10-plus times, verify lock engagement, check sash balance, and water-test the sill with a calibrated spray pattern where accessible.
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   Warranty documentation and photo record delivery. You receive the signed work order, the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing, and the complete photo record of the completed work for your insurance file and future sale disclosure.

PGT Products We Service & Install in Boca Raton

We work across the PGT WinGuard impact-rated product line: aluminum single-hung and horizontal roller windows, vinyl single-hung and double-hung windows, sliding glass doors in two-, three-, and four-panel configurations, and entry and French door systems with laminated glass and reinforced jambs. We stock hardware and gaskets for the most common Boca Raton configurations - the 60-inch and 72-inch sliding glass door sizes prevalent in 1980s-1990s Arvida homes, and the 36-inch and 48-inch single-hung units used in later construction. For full-frame replacement where the existing opening requires re-flashing to current Florida Building Code, we coordinate with our Roofing and Home Additions trades to integrate the weather-resistive barrier correctly.

We Also Service These Brands

Our Windows and Doors trade covers fifty-plus vetted brands, including KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinet systems on Kitchen Remodeling and bath projects, Cambria and Silestone surfacing, and Kohler and Toto fixtures. On roofing, we work GAF and Owens Corning systems. On pavers and hardscape, Belgard and Techo-Bloc. Multi-brand fluency means your written quote contains honest numbers - not inflated single-brand pricing or parts we had to special-order at markup.

FAQs - PGT Construction Service in Boca Raton

Is Rowan Construction Group Boca Raton authorized by PGT?

No. We are an independent PGT service provider, not authorized, sponsored, or warranty-endorsed by PGT Industries. We are a Florida-licensed construction contractor that installs, repairs, and replaces PGT WinGuard products using OEM-equivalent or factory-spec parts, with our own 365-Day Done Right Promise and written warranty documentation.

Can you get PGT WinGuard replacement parts for my Boca Raton home?

Yes, for most WinGuard series we service. We stock OEM-equivalent tandem rollers, mortise locks, sash hardware, and gaskets locally. For replacement IGUs or full sashes, we source true PGT components to preserve your impact rating documentation. Call (754) 254-8065 - we’ll confirm parts availability for your specific series and vintage.

My PGT impact windows are fogging between the panes - do I need new windows?

Not necessarily. Fogging indicates IGU seal failure, but the frame may be sound. We assess the frame condition, the pan flashing integrity, and the hardware function. If the frame is good, we replace the IGU or sash with a PGT-certified unit, preserving your Miami-Dade NOA documentation. If the frame is corroded or the flashing has failed, we quote full replacement. Call (754) 254-8065 for an exact diagnosis - estimates are free.

Do PGT impact windows and doors require special flashing during roof or window replacement?

Yes. Florida Building Code requires engineered roof-to-wall connectors and integrated window pan flashing in high-velocity hurricane zones, which includes all of Boca Raton. When we replace PGT units as part of a roof replacement or re-roof, we coordinate the weather-resistive barrier continuity between trades - our crews document the tie-in with photos at each phase. This is standard on our jobs, not an upgrade.

How long do PGT WinGuard windows and doors typically last in Boca Raton’s coastal climate?

15-25 years for the frame and hardware, with IGUs often showing seal failure at 10-15 years on coastal exposures. Salt air accelerates hardware corrosion; UV and thermal cycling degrade sealant. West- and south-facing units age faster. Regular inspection of sealant and hardware at year 10 catches issues before they become wall-cavity problems. Call (754) 254-8065 to schedule an inspection.

Can you repair a PGT sliding glass door that is hard to open and won’t lock?

Yes, in most cases. The usual cause is flat or seized tandem rollers and a misaligned lock strike - both repairable. We were called to a 1990s Boca Raton home on SW 18th Street with exactly this issue: the WinGuard slider dragged, wouldn’t latch, and pulled water at the track. We replaced the rollers with OEM-spec hardware, cleaned and re-sealed the sill pan, and adjusted the strike. The owner avoided full replacement, and we documented the impact-rated unit for their insurance file. If the frame is corroded through or the track is worn beyond spec, we’ll tell you and quote replacement honestly. Call (754) 254-8065.

Book Your PGT Service in Boca Raton, FL

Call (754) 254-8065 to schedule your free estimate. We’ll inspect your PGT WinGuard units, deliver a written flat price with line-item scope, and show you the photo record of what we found before any work begins. The Haven Standard applies to every job: written price first, signed change orders only, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in print.

Written by Grant Rowan, Owner at Rowan Construction Group, serving Boca Raton since 2007.