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Replacing windows in Lantana means dealing with salt air, 1950s and 60s concrete block construction, and Palm Beach County wind-load codes that most homeowners never see coming. If you live in a pre-1980 ranch near the Intracoastal, there’s a good chance your original jalousie or single-pane aluminum windows are not just inefficient. They are non-compliant with current code, and a permit for even one opening can trigger a review of every window and door on the structure. TruePane Windows & Doors handles that reality every week. Our Window Replacement team knows Lantana’s housing stock, its permit process, and its tight lots. Call (561) 940-2917 for a free estimate and we’ll walk you through what your specific home actually needs.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Lantana’s Preferred Window Replacement Company
TruePane Windows & Doors was founded in 2008 by Dale Kessler, a second-generation glazier who has spent years in the trade. The company runs on a founding rule that is written on the whiteboard in the shop: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. That is the standard on every Lantana job, whether it’s a single insert replacement in a CBS ranch or a full-house impact-rated overhaul near the water.
Lantana homeowners keep calling us back for three reasons. First, we register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves your driveway. Durations are stated, nothing is left to a verbal handshake. Second, our Done Right Promise means if something is not right, we come back and fix it. No paperwork fights, no arguing. Third, a live person answers the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You call, a human picks up. That matters when you are in the middle of a re-roof or a storm-prep window replacement and need a straight answer.
Our crews are background-checked and uniformed. They measure every opening twice, then quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper so you can see exactly what you are buying. We are an authorized installer for, along with Florida impact lines like PGT and CGI that hold up to Lantana’s salt spray and wind-driven rain.
Our Window Replacement Services in Lantana
Full Frame Replacement
Full frame replacement removes the entire existing window down to the rough opening, including the frame and trim. On Lantana’s 1950s to 1970s CBS homes, this is often the right call because the original wood or aluminum frames have been compromised by decades of salt-air corrosion. We build out the rough opening with pressure-treated bucking to fit modern impact-rated units, flash the new jamb with butyl tape, and reset interior trim. This is the option when jalousies come out and a true impact-rated window goes in.
Impact-Rated Window Replacement
Lantana sits inside Palm Beach County’s wind-borne debris region. That means any permitted replacement must use impact-rated or shutter-protected openings. Original jalousie windows cannot be made compliant under any configuration. When you replace them, the county expects impact-rated units. We quote PGT and CGI lines frequently in Lantana because their marine-grade hardware and corrosion-resistant frames are built for exactly this environment. Expect a full frame replacement in most cases, not an insert.
Insert Window Replacement
Insert replacement, sometimes called pocket replacement, fits a new window inside the existing frame. It works well when the original frame is still structurally sound and square. On Lantana homes east of Federal Highway, we see far fewer qualifying openings because salt corrosion has typically pitted the original aluminum frames beyond saving. West of Dixie Highway, on homes set back from the water, inserts are more often a viable option. We will tell you honestly if an insert will hold up, or if you need to go full frame.
Energy-Efficient Upgrade
Original single-pane windows in Lantana leak conditioned air year-round. In August, that means your AC runs nonstop. In January, when the occasional cold front pushes through, those same windows let heat escape. We install argon-filled low-E insulated glass units that cut solar heat gain and reduce AC load. For homes near the Intracoastal, we recommend glass packages with a lower solar heat gain coefficient to handle the glare off the water. The difference is measurable on your FPL bill the first full summer after installation.
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 Lantana
TruePane is an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, and in Lantana we quote most often. For impact-rated work inside the wind-borne debris region, we also quote PGT and CGI heavily because their frames and hardware are engineered for South Florida’s salt air and storm loads. We lay the options side by side on paper, with prices, warranty durations, and lead times stated outright. You decide what fits your house and your budget. We register both warranty layers before we leave the job.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in Lantana Homes
- Jalousie windows that cannot meet code. Those louvered glass panels in pre-1980 concrete block homes cannot be made hurricane-compliant under Palm Beach County code. Replacing even one opening often triggers an inspector conversation about bringing every opening up to impact-rated standards. Homeowners get caught off guard when a $900 window job becomes a whole-structure compliance project.
- Salt-air corrosion on aluminum frames and hardware. Homes within a few blocks of the Intracoastal get daily salt spray that pits aluminum frames, binds sashes, and corrodes hardware in 15 to 20 years instead of the expected 30-plus. We see jambs that have to be cut out in sections because the screws and anchors have fused into the block.
- Fogged insulated glass with no water leaks. Seal failure shows up as fog and mineral streaks between the panes. The window still keeps rain out, but the insulating value is gone. In Lantana’s humidity, this is one of the most common calls we get from homeowners who notice condensation that never clears.
- Non-standard rough openings in CBS construction. The original openings in 1950s to 1970s block homes rarely match modern window dimensions. We build out bucks from pressure-treated lumber to fit current impact-rated units, and we take care when anchoring into brittle block so the surrounding masonry does not crack.
Pricing for Window Replacement in Lantana, FL
Actual numbers help. Here is what Lantana homeowners can expect to budget. A single insert window replacement, where the existing frame is sound, runs roughly $550 to $1,100 per opening including labor and a mid-grade vinyl or aluminum unit. Full frame replacement on a standard CBS ranch opening runs $1,200 to $2,400 per window. Impact-rated full frame replacement, which is what most pre-1980 Lantana homes need, runs $1,800 to $3,500 per opening depending on size, brand, and whether we are building out bucks or modifying masonry. A whole-house job on a typical 1,400-square-foot Lantana ranch with 12 to 15 openings lands between $22,000 and $48,000. Tight lot access, second-story work, or significant masonry repair pushes the number up. We give written line-item quotes with fixed pricing, and both warranty layers registered before we leave. Seniors and veterans get a permanent 5% discount, and there’s a free written repair estimate. Call (561) 940-2917 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lantana
Our crews work throughout the coastal corridor. In addition to Window Replacement in Lantana, we serve Delray Beach to the south, Gulf Stream and Ocean Ridge along the barrier island, and the village of Golf to the west. If you live in any of these communities, you get the same Done Right Promise and the same live-person answer on the phone, 24 hours a day.
Serving Lantana, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lantana 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 Replacement in Lantana
Original jalousie windows cannot be made compliant with Palm Beach County’s wind-load requirements under any configuration. When you pull a permit to replace even one jalousie, the county inspector will typically require you to address all windows and doors on the structure. That means a single-opening project often becomes a whole-house impact-rated replacement. We walk you through this before you commit, so you know the full scope going in. Call (561) 940-2917 and we’ll talk through your specific house.
Lantana sits just east of the Intracoastal Waterway, and homes within a few blocks of the water get daily salt-spray exposure. That salt accelerates pitting and galvanic corrosion on aluminum frames and hardware, so sashes bind and jambs fail in 15 to 20 years instead of the 30-plus you would expect inland. We recommend marine-grade hardware and Florida impact lines like PGT and CGI for any home east of Federal Highway.
Access and staging. On a tight lot off North Atlantic Drive, we staged our trailer and panel saw on the driveway apron while our techs removed a corroded single-pane aluminum double-hung from a 1958 CBS ranch. The old units were cut into sections and hauled off the same afternoon to keep the shared driveway clear. We plan staging before we start, and we tell you in the quote how access affects the schedule and the labor. A zero-side-yard lot adds time because we cannot lean ladders against a neighbor’s wall and we may need to carry materials through the house.
Fog between the panes means the seal has failed and the insulating gas has escaped. The window is not keeping your AC in or the heat out anymore, even though it is still keeping rain out. In Lantana’s humidity, that fog is permanent. You can replace just the insulated glass unit if the frame is sound, but if the frame is corroded from salt air, a full replacement is the honest answer. We’ll tell you which applies to your openings. Call (561) 940-2917 for a free assessment.
Lantana does not have a formal historic district like Delray Beach or West Palm Beach, but some neighborhoods near the Intracoastal have overlay restrictions on exterior appearance. If your home falls under one, we coordinate with the town’s building department before we order anything, so you are not stuck with non-returnable custom units that do not pass review. We pull the permit, we schedule the inspections, and we do not leave until the job passes.
Call TruePane Windows & Doors at (561) 940-2917 to schedule your free estimate. We’ll walk your Lantana home, measure the openings, and give you a written line-item quote with no surprises on the bill. Done right, the first time, by a company that plans to be in town for another thirty years.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Lantana 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.
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.