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

We stock and install Tamko-compatible window and door replacement parts in Boca Raton, with most common hardware and seal components available same-day and full unit replacement quoted at $4,500-$15,000 for window replacement or $8,000-$25,000 for impact window installation depending on series and opening count. Most Boca Raton homeowners discover a problem when they feel salt-air draft around the sash, notice condensation between panes after a summer storm, or find the locking mechanism won’t engage after years of UV exposure on the coastal side of the house.

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Which Tamko Models This Applies To

Tamko’s window and door lines have shifted over the past two decades, and the part you need depends on which generation you’re working with. The Heritage Series vinyl windows (produced roughly 2008-2018) used a specific tilt-latch and balance shoe system that differs from the current Element Series hardware by about 3/16 inch in shoe width, a mismatch that will bind the sash if forced. The older Steelman 5000 patio door line used a two-point mortise lock with a 7-1/2 inch faceplate that is no longer manufactured OEM; we source a commercial-grade aftermarket equivalent from Truth Hardware that matches the mounting pattern and exceeds the original corrosion rating for Boca Raton’s salt-air environment.

To identify your unit, look for the etched AAMA certification label in the glass corner or the stamped metal tag on the hinge side of the frame. If the label is sun-faded, which we see regularly in east-facing Boca Raton installations near the Intracoastal, measure the visible glass width and height, the frame depth (typically 2-3/4 inch or 3-1/4 inch), and photograph the balance shoe or lock mechanism. We carry Heritage Series balances, Element Series tilt latches, and Steelman-compatible mortise sets on our trucks. For units manufactured before 2005, we typically need a two-week special order through our distributor in Pompano Beach.

Rowan Construction Group Boca Raton is an independent service provider with no affiliation to Tamko Building Products.

Signs Your Tamko Windows & Doors Is Failing

• Sash won’t stay open or slams shut. This points to a failed coil balance or broken balance shoe, common in Tamko units after 8-12 years of Florida heat cycling. The spring steel loses temper in sustained 90-degree frame temperatures, which happens faster in Boca Raton than inland markets.
• Condensation or fog between double panes. The insulating glass unit (IGU) seal has failed, allowing moist coastal air into the gap. Once the desiccant saturates, the clouding is permanent; the IGU must be replaced, not the whole frame.
• Lock won’t engage or feels loose. The keeper has shifted due to frame expansion, or the mortise mechanism has corroded internally from salt-air exposure. We see this most often on south and east exposures within two miles of the Atlantic.
• Draft around the sash even when closed. The weatherstrip has compressed past recovery or the sill track has worn a gap. Tamko’s original pile weatherstrip in pre-2012 units was particularly susceptible to UV hardening.
• Visible water staining on the interior sill after rain. The weep holes are blocked with debris, or the sill track dam has cracked, allowing wind-driven rain to overflow the drainage path. Boca Raton’s afternoon storm intensity makes this a real concern during hurricane season.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

For Tamko window and door part replacement in Boca Raton, single-component repairs like balance shoes, tilt latches, or weatherstrip runs typically fall between $180 and $450 installed, depending on access difficulty and whether the sash needs removal. Full insulating glass unit replacement runs $350-$850 per opening. Complete window replacement, quoted under our Window Replacement scope at $4,500-$15,000, includes removal, disposal, new unit installation with proper flashing integration, and permit coordination if required.

What drives the range: second-story access adds ladder or lift time; stucco returns require careful cutting and repair; and impact-rated replacement units for Boca Raton’s HVHZ (High Velocity Hurricane Zone) carry a 30-40 percent premium over standard performance grade. Every quote we write itemizes parts, labor, and any stucco or trim repair separately. Under Clause 1 of The Haven Standard, that written price is fixed; no change proceeds without a signed change order, which is the discipline that has kept our projects within a few percent of the agreed number across 4,000-plus jobs since 2007. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the installation and hardware function.

DIY or Call Us?

There’s a safe middle ground here. A homeowner can clear weep holes with a thin wire, lubricate a sticky lock with silicone spray, and confirm whether the sash is actually locked (many “draft” calls we get in Boca Raton are unlocked upper sashes). What goes wrong fast: removing a sash without supporting the balance system can release spring tension unpredictably, and the coil balances in Tamko units store enough energy to crack a finger or launch a shoe into the glass. Re-glazing an IGU requires handling tempered glass and maintaining the argon fill seal, which is not a garage-project tool set.

We carry Heritage and Element series hardware, Steelman-compatible locks, and standard IGU sizes on our trucks. If you’re staring at a part number you can’t match, or you’ve already removed the sash and found corrosion you didn’t expect, call (754) 254-8065. We’ll schedule a free estimate, bring the compatibility chart, and if we don’t have it, we’ll tell you exactly how long the special order runs and what it costs before we start.

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