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AfterMr-Glass Windows & Doors in Lauderhill, FL | TruePane Windows & Doors
We provide independent Mr-Glass service across Lauderhill, from Century Village condos to the ranch homes off NW 19th Street. TruePane Windows & Doors is not a Mr-Glass dealer and we’re not factory authorized. What we are is the crew that has pulled more Mr-Glass jalousies, awnings, and sliders out of Lauderhill’s concrete-block homes than anyone else in central Broward, and we know exactly what fails on them in this climate. Call (850) 303-7739 for a free estimate.
Mr-Glass windows and doors were built to a budget in their era, and in Lauderhill that means heat, humidity, and hurricane code now decide how long they last. We repair what can honestly be repaired and we’re straight with you when a unit will never pass a Broward County wind inspection. For the full picture on Mr-Glass sales & service, start there. For what it means on your specific street in Lauderhill, keep reading.
Why Lauderhill Residents Choose Us for Mr-Glass Service
Dale Kessler grew up off Oakland Park Boulevard in Lauderhill. His father spent weekends caulking and reglazing windows for neighbors, and Dale picked up the basics before he had a driver’s license. He sharpened the technical side at Broward College’s construction trades program in the early 1990s and has spent the three decades since measuring, setting, and sealing windows and doors across Broward County. If the spec sheet doesn’t back it up, we don’t say it.
That matters when you call about a Mr-Glass unit. We know which jalousie clips wore out first on the original installs in the 1960s CBS homes. We know why the rollers on a Mr-Glass 3000 horizontal roller bind in July. And we stock the aftermarket gaskets, balances, and rollers that match OEM specs, so most Mr-Glass repairs happen in a single visit. We’re part of the Lauderhill service area we’ve worked in for decades, and we plan to be here in thirty years.
Common Mr-Glass Windows & Doors Problems We Solve in Lauderhill
- Oxidized and pitted aluminum frames. Lauderhill’s year-round UV and humidity eat raw aluminum. Original Mr-Glass Series 100 awnings and jalousies on 1960s CBS homes show white oxide blooms and pitting within a decade. We strip, reseal, and replace frame sections where the metal is still sound, and we tell you straight when it’s not.
- Hardened weatherstripping on rollers and sliders. Mr-Glass 3000 horizontal rollers and 4000 series sliding doors shipped with vinyl weatherstripping that hardens and cracks in Florida heat. That’s why Broward energy audits flag these units within a few years. We replace with UV-stable aftermarket stripping that actually keeps the air out.
- Fogged double-pane seals. Where Mr-Glass double-pane units exist in Lauderhill, moisture intrusion between the panes is common, especially in Century Village condos that still run original single-pane sliders next to newer retrofits. A fogged seal means the insulating gas is gone.
- Jalousie glass clips and operator arms failing. The louvered Mr-Glass windows all over Lauderhill’s older neighborhoods lose their clips and crank arms over time. A jalousie that won’t close and lock is exactly what Broward insurers flag as uninsurable. We repair the hardware or replace the unit with an impact-rated product that fits the same rough opening.
- Sliding doors that bind or drag. Mr-Glass 4000 series sliders pick up grit and corrosion in the track, and the original nylon rollers flatten. We clean, re-roller, and re-align, or quote a full impact-rated replacement when the frame is too far gone.
Mr-Glass Service in Lauderhill: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Lauderhill sits entirely inside Broward County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, and that single fact shapes every Mr-Glass repair and replacement we do here. The HVHZ code requires every new or replacement window and door to carry Florida/Miami-Dade product approval for impact resistance, which is a stricter standard than what applies to homes in nearby Sunrise or Plantation. So when a homeowner calls us about a failing Mr-Glass jalousie, the answer is not just a parts swap. We can repair the hardware, but if the opening needs a new unit, that unit has to meet HVHZ impact specs or the permit won’t clear and the insurance carrier won’t accept it. We ran into this on a ranch off NW 19th Street where an original Mr-Glass Series 100 awning had a frame so oxidized it was rotting into the CBS wall. We pulled the whole unit, re-racked the opening with new aluminum bucks, and installed an impact-rated replacement the homeowner’s carrier accepted that same week, which killed a non-renewal notice.
Mr-Glass Models & Products We Service in Lauderhill
We work on the Mr-Glass lines most common in Lauderhill’s housing stock: the Series 100 single-pane aluminum awning, the 3000 series non-impact horizontal roller, the Economy vinyl single-hung, and the 4000 series heavy-duty sliding door. Mr-Glass is no longer widely stocked as a brand, so for parts we lean on quality aftermarket gaskets, rollers, and balances that match OEM specifications. What that means for you is a faster turnaround than waiting on scarce factory parts, and a repair that holds up in this climate. When a repair on a non-impact Mr-Glass unit won’t meet HVHZ code, we say so plainly and steer you toward a full replacement that uses the same rough opening, whether that’s an impact-resistant window, a full-frame replacement, or a horizontal roller impact unit.
Mr-Glass Service Pricing in Lauderhill
Mr-Glass repair pricing in Lauderhill depends on the unit’s condition and whether we can save the frame. Here’s what you can expect:
- Jalousie hardware repair (clips, operator arms): $85-$200 per window
- Weatherstripping replacement on sliders or rollers: $120-$260 per unit
- Roller and track rebuild on a Mr-Glass sliding door: $180-$350
- Full impact-rated replacement for a non-impact Mr-Glass opening: $900-$2,400 per opening, depending on size and product line
Every estimate is free, written, and line-itemed so you see exactly what you’re paying for before we touch anything. Most Mr-Glass repairs are a single visit. Call (850) 303-7739 for an exact quote on your opening.
Serving Lauderhill, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lauderhill 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 - Mr-Glass Windows & Doors in Lauderhill
Original non-impact Mr-Glass windows cannot be brought up to HVHZ code through repair alone. Broward’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requires impact-rated product approval on any new or replacement opening, which means the only code-compliant path for a non-impact Mr-Glass unit is full replacement with an HVHZ-approved impact window. Call (850) 303-7739 and we’ll tell you which openings can wait and which your insurer is already watching.
Jalousie windows are effectively prohibited in HVHZ new construction because the louvered glass cannot meet impact standards. Broward insurers specifically flag them as uninsurable openings, and a Century Village unit with original Mr-Glass jalousies will keep failing inspection until those openings are replaced with impact-rated windows that fit the same rough opening. We do that replacement regularly in Century Village. Call (850) 303-7739 for a free estimate.
Genuine Mr-Glass factory parts are largely out of production, but quality aftermarket gaskets, clips, balances, and rollers that match OEM specs are available and we stock the common ones for fast Lauderhill turnaround. If your Series 100 awning frame is structurally sound, we can usually repair it in one visit. If the frame is oxidized through, replacement is the honest call.
Mr-Glass Economy vinyl single-hungs in Lauderhill typically show weatherstripping degradation and frame warp within five to eight years because of sustained UV and humidity exposure. Glazing seals on double-pane versions can fog even sooner. We inspect and quote repairs where they’ll hold, and recommend replacement with impact-rated units when they won’t.
Usually not. CBS construction means the rough opening is set in concrete, and in most Lauderhill homes we can fit an impact-rated slider into the same opening without cutting block or reframing. We measure every opening twice before ordering, and we’ll show you the manufacturer’s product approval for the unit before it goes in. Call (850) 303-7739 for a written quote.
Service Areas Near Lauderhill
We serve Lauderhill and the surrounding communities, including Mr-Glass service in Lauderdale Lakes, Mr-Glass service in Sunrise, Tamarac, North Lauderdale, and Oakland Park. If you’re in central Broward and have Mr-Glass windows or doors that need attention, we’ll come take a look.
Book Your Mr-Glass Service in Lauderhill Today
If you’ve got a Mr-Glass window or door in Lauderhill that’s failing, call (850) 303-7739. A live person answers, and we’ll schedule a free estimate at your home. We stand behind our work with the Done Right Promise, both warranty layers registered in writing before the truck leaves your driveway.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Lauderhill since 2008.
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.
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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.