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Atlas Windows & Doors: The Boca Raton Owner’s Guide

We stock and install Atlas-compatible windows and doors across Boca Raton, with most replacement projects quoted between $4,500 and $15,000 for full window replacement and $8,000 to $25,000 for impact-rated installations. Atlas units are common in Boca Raton homes built between 2005 and 2018, particularly in subdivisions west of Military Trail where the builder-grade packages were spec’d for cost. Most owners discover a problem when the sash won’t stay open, the lock tongue no longer catches, or they feel the Gulf Stream humidity pushing through a seal that failed silently.

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Which Atlas Models This Applies To

Atlas manufactured windows under several series names, and the part you need depends on which generation you own. The Atlas 5000 Series (vinyl single-hung, 2005-2012) used a constant-force balance system with a 5/8-inch wide coil housing; the Atlas 7000 Series (vinyl double-hung, 2010-2018) switched to a block-and-tackle balance with a 3/8-inch shoe width. The Atlas Elite aluminum line, found in townhomes near Mizner Park and along Federal Highway retrofits, uses a completely different roller and tilt-latch geometry. Check the etched mark in the glass corner or the sticker on the frame head for a series prefix.

We carry OEM Atlas balances, tilt latches, and sash locks, plus aftermarket equivalents from AmesburyTruth and Caldwell where the original part is discontinued. The aftermarket constant-force coils for the 5000 Series fit the housing but run 10% stiffer; in Boca Raton’s salt-air environment, we’ve found they fatigue faster near the coast. For the 7000 Series, the OEM block-and-tackle matches the original travel length exactly, which matters because the sash drop is calibrated to the balance stroke. We measure twice, document everything, then build - and that includes verifying the shoe color code (white for standard, black for high-capacity) before we leave the shop.

Rowan Construction Group Boca Raton is an independent service provider; we are not affiliated with Atlas Windows & Doors.

Signs Your Atlas Windows & Doors Is Failing

• Sash drops or won’t stay open. The balance system has lost tension. In Atlas 5000 Series units, the constant-force coil snaps after roughly 8-12 years in Florida’s UV exposure; the 7000 Series block-and-tackle cord frays where it wraps the pulley. Either way, the sash becomes a hazard in a wind gust.
• Visible moisture between glass panes. The insulated glass unit (IGU) seal has failed. Atlas units from the 2009-2014 period used a single-seal silicone system that degrades faster in Boca Raton’s high humidity; once argon escapes and desiccant saturates, the glass is done. The frame is usually salvageable.
• Lock tongue misaligns or grinds. The keep (the strike plate on the frame) has shifted as the vinyl expands and contracts through summer heat cycles. Atlas keep screws are #8 × 3/4 inch into vinyl; after a decade, the threads strip and the plate drifts 1/8 inch, enough to prevent full engagement.
• Tilt latch releases but sash won’t tilt in. The pivot bar has corroded or the pivot block has cracked. Coastal homes in Boca Raton see this at 6-8 years because the zinc pivot bar reacts with aluminum track residue; inland homes stretch to 12 years. The sash hangs crooked when closed.
• Air whistles through closed window. The weatherstrip has compression-set or the interlock (the meeting rail gasket) has shrunk. Atlas used two weatherstrip profiles: a fin seal on early 5000 Series and a bulb seal on later production. The bulb seal hardens faster in direct sun, which is why south-facing units fail first.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

For Atlas window and door replacement in Boca Raton, our installed pricing follows the ranges below. Every quote is a flat written price with scope and warranty before work starts - Clause 1 of the Haven Standard.

What drives the range: unit size, floor level (lift equipment for third-story), and whether the original frame is square within 1/4 inch. We also stock parts for KraftMaid, Cambria, and Silestone products where your project scope extends beyond the window system. Every replacement includes removal and disposal, new fasteners, exterior sealant with UV-stable silicone, and a documented photo record of the opening condition before and after. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to all work.

DIY or Call Us?

There’s a safe middle ground for Atlas owners. You can verify the series from the glass etch, photograph the failed part, and check the frame for square with a 4-foot level - that’s useful intelligence that speeds our quote. What we don’t recommend: removing a sash with a failed balance (the counterweight is unpredictable and the sash is heavy glass), cutting out an IGU (the vacuum seal requires factory equipment), or drilling new keep holes when the vinyl threads are stripped (the screw will spin and the latch will fail again in weeks).

The pivot bar and tilt latch are low-tension and owner-replaceable if you have the exact part number. Everything else involves fall risk, glass handling, or weathersealing that fails if the surface prep is off. Call (754) 254-8065 and we’ll schedule your free estimate with a written price before any work starts.

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