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Our Window Replacement in Sunrise carries a requirement most Florida contractors never mention: every replacement must carry Miami-Dade NOA or Broward County product approval. The entire city sits inside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, and homes built during Sunrise’s master-planned boom between the late 1960s and mid-1980s still have original single-pane aluminum frames that fail today’s inspection standards outright. We handle the product approval paperwork, the permits, and the installation. Call (754) 238-2201 for a free estimate, and expect a live person on the line, not a voicemail tree.
TruePane Windows & Doors knows Sunrise because we work here weekly. From the 55-plus condos in Sunrise Lakes to the single-story CBS tract homes along University Drive and Oakland Park Boulevard, we see the same 40-year-old jalousie windows and binding sliding glass doors every homeowner in this city has learned to live around. The difference is what happens when you finally decide to fix them.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Sunrise’s Preferred Window Installation Company
The work we do in Sunrise is visible. Our crews pull building-wide permits for Sunrise Lakes condo associations, coordinate multi-unit sliding glass door replacements, and re-flash every opening on CBS block walls with flexible flashing tape that stands up to wind-driven rain. Condo boards in this city talk to each other, and when one association’s 40-year recertification passes without a single red-tag, neighboring buildings call the same company.
Dale Kessler founded TruePane on a rule that still sits on the whiteboard: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. Years of community service means we act like a company that plans to be in Sunrise in thirty years. Background-checked, uniformed technicians measure every opening twice, quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper, and register both warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves the driveway. That’s The Keystone Standard, and it applies to every window we install in Sunrise.
Every job carries the Done Right Promise. If something is not right, we make it right without paperwork fights. Sunrise homeowners who have been through a bad install before recognize the difference. Sunrise deserves work that passes inspection the first time, not after three callbacks.
Our Window Installation Services in Sunrise
Our Window Installation team handles these window types most often in Sunrise homes and condos:
Casement Windows
Impact Windows & Doors - Sunrise projects often start with casement windows, the workhorse for Sunrise’s CBS block homes. These 1970s-era concrete structures have rough openings sized for casement frames, and swapping in new impact-rated casements with low-E glass and argon fill is often the cleanest retrofit. Why does this matter here specifically? The Everglades flatlands sit directly west, so Sunrise gets open-fetch wind conditions that push rain hard against the west-facing wall. A properly flashed casement window sheds that water, while an improperly set one sends it behind the drywall.
Awning Windows
Energy-Efficient Windows - Sunrise projects often feature awning windows, which work well in the humid climate because they open outward from the bottom and can stay cracked during light rain without letting water inside. We install them in kitchens and bathrooms throughout Sunrise, particularly in the 55-plus communities where homeowners want ventilation without sacrificing security at ground level.
Fixed & Picture Windows
Fixed and picture windows are common in Sunrise Lakes condo towers, where views of the lakes and golf courses matter more than operability. Even a fixed window in Sunrise must carry NOA or Broward County product approval, because in the HVHZ, every glazed opening is a structural component. We supply large-format impact-rated picture windows with the paperwork already in hand for the condo board’s approval file.
Single & Double Hung
Single and double hung windows can work in Sunrise homes, though many original 1970s openings in the single-story CBS houses are sized for casements or jalousies. When the opening suits it, a double hung with impact-rated glazing and extruded aluminum frames performs well here. The key is the flashing detail on block walls, which is where we see the most failures from other installers.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Sunrise
We are an authorized installer for PGT, CGI, and CWS, among more than a dozen manufacturer lines, including Sunrise Eco Window Systems service options. For Sunrise specifically, PGT and CGI windows dominate because both brands manufacture NOA-rated products built for the Broward County HVHZ. We keep local parts inventory for these lines, so replacement hardware, weatherstripping, and insulated glass units arrive faster than Sunrise homeowners typically expect. A live person answers the phone 24 hours a day when you call (754) 238-2201, which matters when a seal fails in August and the humidity is fogging your glass.
Common Window Installation Problems We See in Sunrise Homes
- Original single-pane aluminum frames failing HVHZ inspection. Homes and condos built in Sunrise between the late 1960s and mid-1980s still carry these units. During condo 40-year recertifications, they get red-tagged because the glazing does not meet impact standards and no amount of caulk fixes that.
- Seal failure and fogging between panes. Sunrise’s unrelenting humidity destroys insulated glass seals on older retrofits within 5 to 7 years. Homeowners in Sunrise Lakes call us about fogged windows, not realizing the argon fill is already gone and the unit is no longer insulating.
- Wind-driven rain penetrating around the jamb. Improper flashing tape installation on CBS block walls lets rain blow in around window frames. In Sunrise Lakes first-floor units especially, we have opened walls to find hidden mold behind drywall that traced back to a sloppy previous install.
- Binding sliding glass doors in July. The aluminum frames on original Sunrise sliding doors expand in summer heat, and without proper thermal breaks and track maintenance, they bind. Homeowners who have dealt with a door that will not slide since the 1980s call us before the next hurricane season.
Pricing for Window Installation in Sunrise, FL
A single impact-rated casement window replacement in Sunrise typically runs $850 to $1,400 installed, depending on size and opening condition. Sliding glass doors in Sunrise Lakes condos run $2,800 to $5,500 for a Miami-Dade NOA-rated impact unit, and that includes the building-wide permit coordination work condo associations require. Fixed picture windows range $700 to $2,200 depending on the glazing package, and double hung units land between $800 and $1,600 each. What pushes cost higher in Sunrise specifically is the HVHZ requirement: a standard Florida product approval will not pass here, so the window itself costs more than it would in Palm Beach County. We write side-by-side quotes on paper so you see exactly what you are buying, and the price we quote is the price on the bill. Call (754) 238-2201 for a free estimate on your specific openings.
We Also Serve Cities Near Sunrise
While Sunrise is home base for much of our Broward County work, our crews also install windows in Window Installation in Sunrise‘s neighboring communities including Anna Maria, Acacia Villas, Alafaya, and Altamonte Springs. Each city has its own permit process, and we handle that paperwork the same way we do in Sunrise: correctly, the first time.
Serving Sunrise, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Sunrise area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Window Installation in Sunrise
Yes, any window or door replacement in a Sunrise Lakes condo requires a permit, and for multi-unit buildings the association typically pulls one building-wide permit rather than individual unit permits. We coordinate that with the condo board, submit the Miami-Dade NOA or Broward County product approval documentation, and schedule the work so it disrupts the building as little as possible. Call (754) 238-2201 and we will walk your board through the process.
Sunrise sits entirely within Broward County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which requires Miami-Dade NOA or Broward County product approval on every glazed opening. A standard Florida product approval does not satisfy the HVHZ code, so an inspector will red-tag a window that lacks the correct approval documentation, regardless of how well it is installed. We only install NOA-rated impact units in Sunrise.
It depends on the rough opening dimensions in your concrete block walls. Original 1970s Sunrise homes often have openings sized for casement or jalousie windows, but many will accept a properly sized double hung with an extruded aluminum frame. We measure every opening twice before quoting, so you will know what fits before any money changes hands.
Fog between the panes means the insulated glass unit’s seal has failed, and in Sunrise’s humidity, the argon or krypton gas has leaked out while moisture got in. The unit is no longer insulating and is not performing to its NOA rating. While some glass-only replacements are possible, on most older Sunrise frames the correct fix is replacing the entire sash or window so the seal and the frame both meet current code.
Yes, sliding glass doors in Sunrise Lakes condo towers must carry the same Miami-Dade NOA or Broward County product approval as windows, and because these doors are larger glazed openings, the approval documentation is scrutinized more closely during recertifications. We install impact sliding doors from Milgard, PGT, and CGI with the NOA paperwork registered in writing before the job closes.
Call (754) 238-2201 to schedule your free estimate. A live person answers, and we will walk you through the exact window types, approvals, and costs for your Sunrise home or condo. The estimate is free, and the price we quote is the price on the bill.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Sunrise since 2008 with years of glazing craftsmanship behind every install.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.