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PGT Windows & Doors in Key West, FL | TruePane Windows & Doors
We’re an independent PGT service provider working across Key West, and we also offer PGT service in Key Colony Beach; most of the calls we take start the same way: a homeowner has a WinGuard unit with a failed seal or corroded track, and they’ve already learned the manufacturer won’t warranty a unit installed by someone who didn’t understand this island. The thing that makes our PGT work different here is that we’ve spent over a decade retrofitting PGT impact products onto old Conch-style homes while getting them through HARC approval. Our service covers everything from roller and balance replacement to full-frame impact retrofits. Call (813) 320-9346 and a live person answers.
Why Key West Residents Choose Us for PGT Service
We’ve worked on PGT products along the Florida coast long enough to know which model lines hold up to salt spray and which ones need marine-grade hardware swapped in early, including our PGT service in Homestead. Dale Kessler, our owner, grew up in the trade learning that a callback is a character flaw. He runs TruePane on that same rule. When we service a PGT window or door in Key West, we measure every opening twice, write the repair scope on paper, and register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves your driveway. That’s The Keystone Standard, and it’s how we’ve done it since 2008 of combined craft heritage.
We’re not the cheapest bid on the island, and we won’t pretend to be. What you get is an independent contractor who defaults to OEM PGT replacement parts when hardware and weatherstripping need replacing, but who also knows when marine-grade stainless aftermarket hardware will outlast what the factory shipped. A background-checked, uniformed technician shows up on time, and if something isn’t right after we leave, we come back. That’s the 90-Day Done Right Promise, in writing.
Common PGT Windows & Doors Problems We Solve in Key West
- Salt-spray corrosion on aluminum frames and hardware. In Key West, ocean-facing elevations develop pitting and white oxidation bloom on PGT aluminum frames within five to seven years, even on WinGuard units rated for impact. We replace corroded hardware with marine-grade stainless and treat frames before the aluminum gets compromised.
- Weep hole clogging from airborne salt and coral dust. PGT impact windows rely on weep holes for drainage, and Key West’s constant salt breeze plus coral dust from surrounding reefs clogs them fast. Water backs up, and interior frame rot follows. We clear and re-route weep systems, and re-seal exterior perimeters with UV-stable elastomeric rated for continuous salt spray.
- Roller and track degradation on PGT sliding glass doors. Sand and salt grit from Duval Street foot traffic and beach access points grinds into PGT door tracks, binding rollers and misaligning panels. We rebuild track systems with sealed marine-grade rollers and align panels to close square.
- IGU seal failure from thermal cycling and salt-moisture ingress. Fogging between panes is the number one PGT complaint we hear in Key West. The temperature swings between morning humidity and afternoon heat, combined with salt moisture, break down insulated glass unit seals. We replace failed IGUs and re-glaze to restore the thermal and impact rating.
- Jalousie-to-impact conversion issues on historic Conch homes. Older Key West homes still have louvered jalousie windows that insurance carriers increasingly refuse to cover. We replace them with PGT impact units, often full-frame retrofits because the original wood jambs won’t accept inserts. This is the work we know best, and it almost always requires HARC review.
PGT Service in Key West: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Key West sits in the highest wind-speed zone in Monroe County. PGT windows here have to meet a 180+ mph design load. That’s the code baseline, but it’s only half the story. Walk Old Town and count the raised eyebrows on homeowners who installed modern aluminum impact units on a contributing historic structure without pulling a HARC permit first. HARC won’t approve a replacement that reads wrong from the street. The mullion profile, the lite configuration, the finish color, it all gets reviewed. We’ve pulled permits for enough William Street and Southard Street jobs to know that a like-for-like impact swap on a Conch cottage can add weeks to a timeline if the paperwork isn’t right. If it needs to be in writing to be true, we’ll put it in writing, including the HARC documentation your project requires.
PGT Models & Products We Service in Key West
We service the full PGT line that matters on this island: WinGuard Aluminum, 5500 Series, 7700 Series, and 3400 Series. For parts, our default is OEM PGT when it’s available, because factory weatherstripping and balance systems fit without modification. But Key West’s salt environment changes the equation on hardware, so we stock marine-grade stainless aftermarket components for coastal longevity. Our local parts inventory covers common WinGuard rollers, balances, and weatherstripping, which shortens turnaround for Key West homeowners. On older PGT units, say ten to twelve years or more with severe corrosion or compromised impact integrity, we’ll tell you straight when replacement is the better investment. For in-depth product details, see our PGT sales & service overview.
PGT Service Pricing in Key West
Service calls in Key West start around $95 to $125 for diagnosis. Simple hardware swaps, rollers and weatherstripping, usually run $115 to $165 per window or door. IGU replacements for PGT impact units fall between $210 and $460 depending on glass size and coating. Full-frame PGT WinGuard retrofits with HARC-compliant simulated divided lites typically land between $800 and $1,600 per opening, and a whole-home jalousie-to-impact conversion on a Conch cottage can run $12,000 to $38,000 depending on the number of openings and preservation requirements.
- Service call / diagnostic: $95-$125
- Hardware swap (roller, balance, weatherstripping): $115-$165 per unit
- IGU replacement: $210-$460 per unit
- Full-frame PGT WinGuard retrofit: $800-$1,600 per opening
- Whole-home jalousie-to-impact conversion: $12,000-$38,000
A free estimate includes a written line-item scope, measurements taken twice, and a clear note on which warranty layers we’ll register. Call (813) 320-9346 for an exact quote on your Key West property.
Serving Key West, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Key West area and know this community well, and we also provide PGT service in Marathon. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - PGT Windows & Doors in Key West
No. HARC will reject any PGT unit whose mullion width, lite pattern, or finish color deviates visibly from the original Conch-style profile. We specify custom simulated divided lites and wood-look or bronze-anodized finishes that match the original, then document every dimension for the commission. If HARC approval is standing between you and an impact-rated home, call (813) 320-9346, we handle the paperwork.
Usually not. The original Dade County pine jambs on most 1940s Key West cottages are too weathered to accept inserts, so we perform full-frame PGT retrofits. That means removing the old jalousie frames, squaring the rough opening, and installing new PGT WinGuard units with proper flashing and seawater-rated perimeter sealant. Call (813) 320-9346 and we’ll assess your specific openings.
Key West is surrounded by saltwater on all sides and sits at the end of a narrow island chain, so airborne salt spray is constant and compounded by coral dust. PGT’s standard aluminum frames hold a factory finish that performs fine inland, but five to seven years of ocean-front exposure in Key West produces pitting and white oxidation bloom. We counter this with marine-grade hardware and corrosion-resistant treatment practices as a baseline, not an upgrade.
Yes. Key West properties need documentation showing the installed PGT units meet Monroe County’s 180+ mph wind-load requirement, and for historic structures, you also need a copy of the HARC approval for the replacement. We provide both the manufacturer’s impact certification and the commission paperwork after every install. If you’re prepping for a wind mitigation inspection, call (813) 320-9346 and we’ll make sure your file is complete.
They can, but not on standard factory hardware alone. Canal-front exposure in Key West means daily salt mist on tracks and rollers, and the factory rollers will bind and degrade within a few years. We rebuild PGT sliding glass doors with sealed marine-grade stainless rollers and schedule seasonal track cleanings to keep the panels moving square. Call (813) 320-9346 for a door inspection and maintenance quote.
Service Areas Near Key West
We serve Key West and the surrounding Florida communities where PGT impact products need coastal-specific care. If your property is in Acacia Villas, Alafaya, Altamonte Springs, Altoona, or Anna Maria, we can help. Our team also services Key West service area details, and for PGT owners further north, see PGT service in Kissimmee and PGT service in Lake Buena Vista.
Book Your PGT Service in Key West Today
If you have a PGT window or door that’s fogged, corroded, binding, or leaking in Key West or need PGT service in Coral Gables, call (813) 320-9346. We’ll schedule a service visit, measure the openings, and give you a written estimate. A live person answers the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Key West and coastal Florida 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.



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