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Therma-Tru Impact Windows & Doors in Florida City: What to Know First

We provide independent Therma-Tru impact windows and doors service in Florida City, with most measured surveys scheduled within two business days and written quotes delivered before any work begins. A typical Therma-Tru impact window replacement runs $680-$1,400 per opening depending on series, size, and whether the existing frame can be retained; full-frame Therma-Tru door installations with impact-rated glass generally start around $2,800. This page is for Florida City homeowners who already have Therma-Tru products and need honest diagnostics on what’s failing, what it costs, and whether the fix preserves the original warranty. Call (786) 418-6182 to schedule your measured survey, or text us if you prefer.

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How Therma-Tru Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

• Classic-Craft series: frame swelling at the sill - The pultruded fiberglass frame on Classic-Craft entry doors absorbs moisture at the bottom rail when the factory drain slots clog with Florida City grit and organic debris. We see this regularly near Homestead Bayfront Park where salt air accelerates the cycle. Our fix: remove the door, clear and upsize the drainage path, replace any water-damaged composite reinforcement with marine-grade material, and re-bed the threshold with a capillary break. We document the before condition in photos you keep.
• Smooth-Star impact sidelites: seal failure between IG unit and frame - The dual-seal system on older Smooth-Star sidelites can lose adhesion when the interior desiccant saturates, which happens faster in Florida City’s cooling-degree-heavy climate where AC runs nine months a year. The symptom is interior fogging that wipes clean but returns. We source OEM-compatible IG units with warm-edge spacer technology, or full OEM replacement where the warranty is still active. We mark the spacer type on your written scope so you know what was installed.
• Therma-Tru horizontal rollers: roller carriage fatigue in the impact-rated sash - The stainless tandem roller assembly on Therma-Tru’s impact-rated sliding windows carries more mass than the standard version, and after 6-10 years of Florida City’s salt-laden air, the axle bore in the nylon housing elongates. The sash drops, binds, and eventually cracks the interlock. We replace with a heavier-duty roller rated for the actual sash weight, not the catalog default, and we measure the sash weight on site to confirm.
• Impact door lite kits: corner delamination of laminated glass - Therma-Tru’s factory-installed lite kits in impact doors use a polyvinyl butyral interlayer that can develop micro-bubbles at the corners when exposed to sustained heat and humidity cycling. Florida City’s position at the southern tip of the peninsula means more annual hours above 85°F than nearly any U.S. city. We diagnose whether the delamination is cosmetic or structural, replace with a code-compliant impact lite kit, and record the DP rating and missile-impact certification on your documentation.
• Fiber-Classic series: skin separation at lock stile - The high-density fiber skin on Fiber-Classic doors can separate from the polyurethane core near the lock stile when repeated impact-door slamming fatigues the bonding interface. This is more common in rental properties and multi-generational homes in Florida City. We inject a structural epoxy, clamp with measured pressure, and reinforce with a concealed backer plate. We note the repair method on your record in case future warranty transfer requires disclosure.

Our Therma-Tru Impact Windows & Doors Process

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   Measured survey - We arrive with the measured survey document, record existing frame depth, rough opening dimensions, and sightline clearances. You keep this document. No charge.
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   Diagnostics with photo evidence - We photograph the failure mode, identify the Therma-Tru series and manufacturing date code, and check whether the original warranty period is still active. We show you what we found before recommending any work.
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   Parts decision: OEM or verified equivalent - If the warranty is intact, we use OEM Therma-Tru parts to preserve coverage. If expired, we source verified equivalents with matching DP ratings and AAMA certifications, and we name the manufacturer on your written scope. No surprises.
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   Installation per Haven Standard - Verified crew, license number provided before arrival, uniformed technician. We install to the measured survey, not to what fits easiest. Anchor spacing, shim placement, and sealant bead dimensions are recorded.
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   Operational test and photo record - Every moving component is cycled, every seal is smoke-tested, and the final condition is photographed. The photo record and the written scope become your warranty documentation.
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   365-Day Done Right Promise activation - The job is stamped under Haven Standard Clause 5. If it’s not done right, we make it right. The promise is in writing, not verbal.

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What Therma-Tru Impact Windows & Doors Costs in Florida City

Prices include the measured survey, written scope, installation labor, and the documented photo record. We do not add change orders. The price on the quote is the price on the invoice. Call (786) 418-6182 for your written estimate, or bring us a competitor’s quote for a free second opinion.

Why Florida City Homeowners Call Sightline Windows & Doors Florida City for Therma-Tru Work

We are independently owned and operated under the Haven Standard, not a franchise, and we have logged steady hours on Florida City properties since 2012. Sonia Raman grew up in Miami, trained at Miami Lakes Educational Center, and has spent well over a decade specifying impact-rated windows and doors across South Florida. Her crew knows Therma-Tru’s product lines from factory specifications, not from distributor brochures. When a Therma-Tru part is back-ordered or discontinued, we draw from eight verified manufacturer lines - PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux - to find a performance-matched solution, and we document the equivalency on your record. Every job leaves a written price before work starts, a photo record when finished, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in force. Measure it right the first time. The wall does not accept revisions.

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