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ES Windows Custom & Geometric Windows in Fort Lauderdale: What to Know First

Custom and geometric ES Windows in Fort Lauderdale homes typically need replacement or repair when seals fail, frames rack, or the original installer never quite got the radius right. As an independent ES Windows service provider, TruePane Windows & Doors handles these jobs in one to two visits, with most single-unit work done the same day we schedule it. A geometric window replacement (arch, circle, triangle, or an oversized fixed picture) runs roughly $1,400 to $4,800 installed depending on impact rating, glass package, and frame size. Call (954) 280-4413 and we’ll give you an exact number in writing before any work begins.

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This page is for the homeowner in Fort Lauderdale who already owns ES Windows, has a custom or geometric unit that’s failing, and wants a straight answer about what it costs and how long it takes. If you’re in Sailboat Bend, Rio Vista, Victoria Park, or Coral Ridge and you’ve got an eyebrow window over the front door that fogs up every December, this is the page that explains what’s actually going on.

How ES Windows Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

• Seal failure on round-top and arch units. ES Windows builds a lot of radius windows for coastal homes, and the curved insulated glass units (IGUs) in the ES Aspen and ES Eterna lines are the ones we see fogged most often in Fort Lauderdale. The cause is usually the same: the original desiccant strip inside the spacer was insufficient for a tight-radius bend, and years of 78-degree humidity finished the job. We order the radius IGU from a local glass fabricator, not from a catalog, so the curve matches the opening exactly. Fix: full IGU replacement, frame reset, reseal.
• Frame racking on large trapezoids and pentagons. Geometric windows with angles sharper than 45 degrees put concentrated stress on corner joinery. The ES Premium Series fixed geometric units, especially those installed in two-story stairwell walls with open web floor trusses, shift over time. We see gaps at the miter joints and hairline cracks in the exterior sealant. The fix is not caulk. It’s pulling the unit, checking the rough opening for settling, shimming true, and reinstalling with a structural bracket if the original install skipped it.
• Operable sash on half-circle combos binding in summer. A half-round window with a rectangular operable sash below it, common in 1990s Fort Lauderdale remodels, binds when the upper fixed curved section expands at a different rate than the lower sash frame. We see this on the ES Classic line. It’s often misdiagnosed as a hardware problem, but the real cause is thermal mismatch between the curved and straight frame members. Our fix is a seam adjustment and, in some cases, replacing the original balance hardware with a heavier-rated shoe.
• Impact glass delamination on large picture windows. ES does a lot of laminated impact glass. On oversized geometric units facing east (full morning sun on the water side), we occasionally see edge delamination forming a milky border around the lamination line. It’s more cosmetic than structural at first, but it spreads. On the ES StormMax line, this is worth monitoring closely. We’ll remove the unit, have the laminate edge inspected, and either refinish or replace the IGU depending on how deep it runs.
• Improper sill flashing on polygon bay units. A five-sided bay made from ES fixed geometric sections needs a welded or fabricated sill pan, not just roof flashing tucked behind the flange. When a shortcut was taken at install, the first sign is paint efflorescence at the sill corners inside the house after heavy rain. We pull the lower sections, fabricate a new sill pan with welded corners, and reassemble. It’s slow, unglamorous work. It’s also the only lasting fix.

Our ES Windows Custom & Geometric Windows Process

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   The call. A live person answers, 24/7, and writes down what you’re seeing. If you describe fogging, binding, or a draft, we’ll schedule a site visit rather than guess at it over the phone.
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   Measure and diagnose. Our tech measures every opening twice and records the radius, angles, and frame dimensions on paper. If it is not right on paper, it will not be right on the wall.
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   Parts decision. For glass, we specify the replacement IGU from a local Fort Lauderdale fabricator to match the original curve and tint. For operable hardware, we use OEM where it matters: balance shoes, pivots, and multi-point locks. We’ll tell you honestly when a quality aftermarket part performs the same for less.
4. 4
   Callbacks on pricing. We give you a written line-item quote, not a ballpark. You see the part cost, labor, and finish work before you approve anything.
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   The work. We lay down protection, remove the old unit or repair the existing frame, set the new one square and plumb, seal it with commercial-grade sealant, and clean up.
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   Paperwork and promise. Before the truck leaves, we walk the job with you, register what we can of the warranty layers in writing, and remind you that the Done Right Promise covers the work. If something isn’t right, we come back and make it right.

What ES Windows Custom & Geometric Windows Costs in Fort Lauderdale

What moves the price in Fort Lauderdale is impact rating (non-impact is cheaper, high-Velocity Hurricane Zone glass pushes you to the top end), frame material, and whether the opening needs reframing for settling. We quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper and never add a surprise line item. Call (954) 280-4413 for a free estimate on your exact opening.

Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for ES Windows Work

Dale Kessler grew up in Sailboat Bend. He learned the trade in Davie and put in impact windows from Coral Ridge to Dania Beach before he started TruePane in 2008. That means when an ES Windows geometric unit fails in Fort Lauderdale, we’ve seen it before, and we’ve probably seen the last three companies’ attempts to patch it, too. We stand behind the work with the Done Right Promise, which means if it is not done right on the first visit, we make it right without a paperwork argument. And if an ES Windows unit is too far gone to make economic sense, we’ll quote PGT, CGI, CWS, and ECO Window Systems side by side on paper so you can see your options plainly. We’re also the company with background-checked, uniformed techs, a live person on the phone at 3 a.m., and years of local service. We’ll be there when we say.

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Call TruePane Windows & Doors

If you own ES Windows and you’re dealing with a fogged arch, a binding half-circle, or a geometric unit that never quite fit the opening, call TruePane Windows & Doors at (954) 280-4413. We’ll give you a straight answer, a written quote, and the work done right the first time. Free estimates for all ES Windows custom and geometric window work in Fort Lauderdale.

Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.