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

We stock and install Belgard-compatible windows and doors across Boca Raton, with typical replacement projects running $4,500-$15,000 for window replacement and $8,000-$25,000 for impact window installation depending on series and opening count. Most standard-size sashes, hardware kits, and weatherstrip assemblies are on our trucks or available within 24 hours through our distributor in Pompano Beach. The call usually starts the same way: a homeowner notices the window won’t stay open, the door drags on the threshold, or there’s visible daylight between the sash and frame after a storm season.

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Which Belgard Models This Applies To

Belgard’s window and door lines have shifted over the past decade, and the part you need depends on when your unit was manufactured. Pre-2018 units often carry the “Belgard Architectural” or “BA-Series” stamp on the hinge jamb or head track; post-2018 units typically show “Belgard Pro” or “BP-Series” markings. The hardware geometry changed between these eras, specifically the mortise lock pocket spacing and the roller diameter on sliding door systems. We carry both generations.

To identify your unit, check the spacer bar between glass panes for an etched code, or remove the interior stop and photograph the balance shoe or roller housing. The BA-Series uses a 5/8-inch diameter roller with a flat axle tab; the BP-Series moved to a 3/4-inch roller with a rounded retention clip. Mixing these causes binding within six months. For weatherstrip and sash locks, OEM Belgard parts are available but often ship in 10-14 days. We stock quality aftermarket equivalents from Amesbury and Truth Hardware that match the original compression specs and carry the same 5-year finish warranty. Rowan Construction Group Boca Raton is an independent service provider, not affiliated with Belgard.

Signs Your Belgard Windows & Doors Is Failing

• The sash drops or won’t stay open. This points to a failed coil balance or broken pivot bar. In Boca Raton’s salt-air environment, the galvanized steel balance springs corrode faster than inland ratings suggest, typically showing fatigue at 7-9 years rather than the 15-year manufacturer spec.
• Visible gaps at the meeting rail or frame perimeter. The bulb weatherstrip compresses permanently over time, or the pile seal sheds its fin. Once the compression set drops below 30 percent, the thermal break is compromised and your AC load rises measurably.
• The door sticks, drags, or requires shoulder pressure to latch. Rollers flatten, tracks dent from impact, or the sill cap warps from pooled condensation. On south-facing exposures in Boca Raton, aluminum threshold extrusions can thermally expand enough to bind against the sash bottom.
• Condensation between glass panes. The insulating glass unit (IGU) seal has failed. This is not a field-repairable condition; the IGU must be fabricated to exact sight-line dimensions and re-glazed.
• Lock hardware operates but doesn’t secure. The keeper has shifted, the mortise lock cam is worn, or the multipoint shootbolts no longer engage the frame strikes. In coastal Florida, the stainless steel components survive but the zinc die-cast housings crack from galvanic corrosion at the screw points.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

Window replacement in Boca Raton runs $4,500-$15,000 depending on opening count, frame material, and whether you’re upgrading to impact-rated units. Single sash or hardware-only repairs typically fall in the $400-$1,800 range. Door system repairs, including roller replacement, track realignment, and lock hardware, generally run $350-$1,200.

What drives the spread: unit size, access difficulty (second-story or behind landscaping), and whether the original installation used proper shimming and flashing. We quote a flat written price before any work starts, every time. That price includes parts, labor, disposal of the old unit, and a documented photo record of the completed work. Under our 365-Day Done Right Promise, if the sash doesn’t operate smoothly or the seal fails within a year, we make it right. No change order, no argument.

DIY or Call Us?

There’s a safe middle ground here. A homeowner can check the roller track for debris, verify the weep holes aren’t clogged with salt residue, and confirm the lock keeper screws are tight. These checks take ten minutes and solve about 20 percent of the calls we receive.

What goes wrong with DIY: removing a fixed sash without understanding the balance tension can release a coil spring at speed. The glass unit in a typical Belgard double-hung weighs 40-60 pounds; dropping it damages the IGU edge seal and creates a liability you can’t see until fogging appears six months later. And impact-rated units require specific fastening patterns and sealant beads to maintain their Miami-Dade NOA certification; altering the installation voids the rating and your insurance coverage. If you’re unsure of the series, the part number, or the safe sequence, call us at (754) 254-8065. We’ll diagnose it, name the price in writing, and handle the swap.

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