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Window installation in Lantana almost always runs into the same two forces: salt air and code. The town’s position on the Intracoastal means every street catches corrosive marine air, not just the canal-front parcels. And because Lantana sits inside Palm Beach County’s high-velocity hurricane zone, any permitted replacement on an older home triggers impact-rated glazing requirements. That combination is exactly what our crews work with every week. If you’re pricing new windows or facing a mandatory upgrade after a remodel permit got flagged, call (813) 320-9346 for a free estimate. Window Installation is the work we’ve done since Dale Kessler founded TruePane on a simple rule: if the pane is not true, the job is not done.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Lantana’s Preferred Window Installation Company
We 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. It’s the Keystone Standard, and it applies to every job in Lantana, from a single jalousie swap to a full-home impact retrofit.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed. They work in a customer’s home the way they would work in their own mother’s. That is not a slogan; it is a hiring standard. We train apprentices into journeymen and plan to be answering the phone in this area thirty years from now.
A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No voicemail tree, no callback form, no regional call center. When a Lantana homeowner calls about a fogged seal or a seized operator, they talk to someone who understands what salt air does to a 1960s aluminum frame.
Our Window Installation Services in Lantana
Casement Windows
Casement windows seal tight on all four sides when closed, which makes them a strong choice for older Lantana bungalows sitting close to the Intracoastal. The crank mechanism applies even pressure across the weatherstripping, so salt-laden air has fewer gaps to work through. We see a lot of 1950s and 60s homes where original casement units have corroded operator arms that no longer hold compression. Replacement units with Impact Windows & Doors - Lantana bring the opening up to Palm Beach County code without changing the look of the house.
Awning Windows
Awning windows hinge at the top and swing outward, which keeps rain out even when open during a Lantana afternoon downpour. They are common on mid-century CBS homes where original bathroom and kitchen windows sat high on the wall. The catch is that old awning hardware seizes up fast in salt air. We replace seized operators and warped sashes with new impact-rated units, and the opening gets brought to current wind-load standards in the process.
Fixed & Picture Windows
Energy-Efficient Windows - Lantana are a practical solution for Lantana living rooms that face the Intracoastal or a canal. No moving parts means nothing to bind or corrode, and a properly set impact-rated picture unit gives you a clear view plus windborne-debris protection. Many older Lantana homes have oversized picture windows with original single-pane glass. Those openings are almost never standard sizes, so we order custom units and rebuild the jambs to match.
Single & Double Hung
Single and double hung windows are the workhorse option for Lantana’s 1950s-1970s CBS homes. When configured with impact-rated glass, they provide code-compliant protection without requiring a drastic change to the home’s elevation. We frequently do one-for-one swaps where the old aluminum single hung has corroded at the corners and dropped out of square. The new fusion-welded vinyl or aluminum frame is set on rebuilt jambs with flashing tape, and the sashes close true against the seal.
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, including Andersen service in Lantana, and we regularly quote PGT, CGI, and Simonton side by side on paper so Lantana homeowners see exactly what they are buying. That matters in this market because impact-rated glazing is not a one-size proposition. The right line depends on the opening size, elevation, and exposure. We stock common parts for these brands and handle warranty registration for both layers before we leave the driveway.
Common Window Installation Problems We See in Lantana Homes
- Corner corrosion on original aluminum frames. Salt air pools in the frame corners of 1950s-1970s CBS homes and eats through the aluminum invisibly. The sash drops out of square, and afternoon downpours push water behind the stucco. By the time the homeowner notices a sticking window, the structural seal is already gone.
- Jalousie windows failing faster than expected. Lantana’s humidity causes jalousie glass panes to develop seal failure quickly. But here’s the catch: once a remodel permit is open, you cannot just replace the glass. Code requires the entire opening to jump to impact-rated glazing. A lot of homeowners discover that mid-project.
- Rotted or undersized wood jambs found only after demo. Original installations from the 1960s often used wood jambs that were never pressure-treated. We only discover the rot after the old window comes out. That means a frame-up rebuild and an allowance draw the first quote did not include.
- Threshold pans corroded by marine air. Door thresholds and window sills facing the Intracoastal take direct salt exposure year-round. The pan corrodes, the seal fails, and water wicks into the slab. We see it on nearly every canal-adjacent property in Lantana.
Pricing for Window Installation in Lantana, FL
A standard impact-rated single hung in Lantana runs $700-$1,300 per opening installed, depending on size and frame material. Casement windows run $850-$1,600 each. Fixed picture windows with impact glass run $900-$2,100 depending on square footage and whether the opening is standard or custom. Full-frame replacements on a 1960s CBS home, where we rebuild jambs and add flashing tape, generally add $250-$500 per opening over an insert install. These are Lantana market numbers, not statewide averages. They reflect impact-glazing requirements, custom sizing for non-standard CBS openings, and the cost of competent flashing and sealing in a salt-air environment. Call (813) 320-9346 for a line-item quote on your specific openings. The estimate is free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lantana
Our crews work regularly in Acacia Villas, Alafaya, Altamonte Springs, and Altoona, carrying the same Window Installation in Lantana standards to every nearby community. If you live in one of these towns, the phone is the same and the warranty registration is the same.
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 Installation in Lantana
Lantana sits inside Palm Beach County’s high-velocity hurricane zone, which means any permitted window replacement must meet current impact-resistance requirements for the entire opening. You cannot patch one pane back into a jalousie frame under an open permit. The entire assembly gets upgraded. Call (813) 320-9346 and we’ll walk you through what your specific openings will require before any permit gets pulled.
In Lantana’s marine air, we typically see double-hung seal failure within 8-15 years on unprotected aluminum, versus 25-30 years on quality vinyl or thermally broken frames with proper flashing. Proximity to the Intracoastal is the main variable. Canal-front homes fail fastest. We quote PGT, CGI, and Simonton lines with marine-grade finishes for exactly that reason. Call (813) 320-9346 for a free assessment of your current window condition.
Yes, in most cases. Once Palm Beach County inspectors open a remodel permit, they flag any non-conforming openings, including original jalousies and single-pane aluminum windows that predate post-Andrew code. The replacement becomes mandatory as a condition of the permit. We handle this by pricing an allowance into the contract up front, so you are not surprised when the inspector shows up. Call (813) 320-9346 before you pull a permit and we’ll review the window schedule with you.
Because Lantana’s older CBS homes hide rot and corrosion behind the original frames. Salt air has spent fifty years working on the jambs, the threshold pans, and the stucco returns. A quote based on a visual inspection cannot see what is behind the wall. We write a specific allowance into every contract for frame rebuilds, flashing, and stucco repairs, and we get approval in writing before we touch anything that was not in the original scope. The number should not move if the contractor did the homework. Call (813) 320-9346 and we’ll show you a contract with allowances written in plain language.
No. Palm Beach County code does not permit patching a non-conforming opening back into service once a remodel permit triggers inspection. The opening must be brought to current impact standards, which means a new impact-rated unit sized to the rough opening. In practice, that usually means a custom or near-custom order because the original CBS openings are not standard sizes. We handle custom sizing as a routine part of Lantana work. Call (813) 320-9346 for exact measurements and a written quote.
If you are weighing our Window Replacement in Lantana, call (813) 320-9346. We will measure, quote in writing, and register both warranty layers before the truck leaves the driveway. That is the 90-Day Done Right Promise, and it has been the standard on every TruePane job since the beginning.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Lantana with a second-generation glazier’s craft standard.
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.