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AfterMr-Glass Roof Replacement & Installation in Fort Lauderdale: What to Know First
TruePane Windows & Doors provides independent Mr-Glass roof replacement and installation throughout Fort Lauderdale, typically completing a standard skylight or roof-glazing job in one to two days once the unit is on hand. As an independent Mr-Glass service provider, we’re not tied to the manufacturer, which means we quote the work honestly and stand behind it with our Done Right Promise. This page is written for Mr-Glass owners who want straight answers about what fails, what it costs, and how the work should be done. Call (954) 280-4413 to schedule a free estimate.
How Mr-Glass Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
Mr-Glass roof glazing takes a beating in South Florida. Between the salt air, the afternoon squalls, and the kind of UV exposure that warps lesser frames, we see the same handful of problems repeat across Fort Lauderdale homes. Here’s what actually goes wrong and what we do about it.
- Glazing seal breakdown on Mr-Glass curb-mounted skylights: The sealant bead between the glass and the aluminum curb fails after roughly 8 to 12 years in coastal air. You’ll notice condensation between the panes or a faint mineral haze on the interior glass. We strip the old sealant completely, reset the glass on new gasket material, and re-bed the curb with a marine-grade sealant rated for South Florida humidity.
- Flashing channel corrosion on the Mr-Glass low-profile series: The original flashing channels on low-profile units are thinner than what you’d find on PGT or CGI roof glazing, and once the factory coating is compromised, electrolysis sets in where the aluminum meets the curb. We replace the flashing with a heavier-gauge mill-finish channel and isolate the dissimilar metals with a butyl tape barrier.
- Frame racking on Mr-Glass self-flashed skylights after storm events: The frame corners on early Mr-Glass self-flashed models can shift under hurricane-level wind loading, and once the corner key loosens, water finds the seam. Rather than caulking over the joint, we remove the unit, replace the corner keys, square the frame on a flat table, and reinstall with new through-bolts.
- Clogged weep holes causing interior leaks on Mr-Glass operable roof windows: Weep channels on Mr-Glass venting roof windows are narrow by design, and in Fort Lauderdale’s wet season they fill with pollen, insect casings, and salt residue. The fix is not just clearing the visible opening; we remove the sash, flush the internal drainage channel, and test the flow before reinstallation.
- Discontinued hardware on Mr-Glass manual crank operators: Certain Mr-Glass roof window crank assemblies went out of production years ago, and the aftermarket copies are cast from softer metal. We keep a machine shop relationship in Fort Lauderdale that allows us to retap worn gear teeth or fabricate a replacement arm that outlasts the original equipment.
Our Mr-Glass Roof Replacement & Installation Process
When you call TruePane Windows & Doors about a Mr-Glass roof unit, here is how the job runs from start to finish. Dale Kessler is the one who set this process, and he still reviews every roof order before it goes to the truck.
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Call and inspection: You reach a live person. We schedule a visit to your Fort Lauderdale home, and a uniformed technician measures the curb opening, checks the roof pitch, and documents the exact Mr-Glass model and series. We measure twice. Every time.
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On-paper quote: You get a written line-item quote showing the cost of the replacement unit or repair parts, the labor, and any flashing work. No verbal number, no after-the-fact surprises.
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Parts decision: If OEM Mr-Glass components are available and warranty-relevant, we quote them. If the OEM part is discontinued or cost-prohibitive, we offer a quality aftermarket option and explain the trade-off in plain terms before anything is ordered.
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Removal and prep: We remove the old unit, inspect the curb for rot or corrosion, and make any deck repairs needed before the new unit goes in. In Fort Lauderdale, it’s common to find hidden water damage under a failed skylight, and we don’t cover it up.
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Installation and sealing: The new Mr-Glass unit is set, squared, and flashed. Every seam is sealed with a marine-grade product suited to coastal conditions. We register both warranty layers in writing before we leave.
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Test and cleanup: We run water over the curb with a hose to verify drainage, cycle any operable hardware, and leave the work area cleaner than we found it. The Done Right Promise starts the day we finish.
What Mr-Glass Roof Replacement & Installation Costs in Fort Lauderdale
Pricing on Mr-Glass roof work depends on the unit size, whether it’s a curb-mounted or self-flashed model, and how much curb repair the job requires. Here are the ranges we quote most often in Fort Lauderdale:
- Mr-Glass curb-mounted skylight replacement (standard sizes): $900 to $2,400 installed, depending on glass type and flashing condition.
- Complete Mr-Glass roof window replacement with new curb: $2,200 to $5,800, with the higher end reserved for operable venting units or oversized glass.
- Seal and flashing repair on an existing Mr-Glass unit: $450 to $1,200, which includes stripping old sealant, replacing gaskets, and re-bedding the flashing.
- Full Mr-Glass roof glazing replacement with custom fabrication: $3,500 to $8,500 for larger custom openings where the old unit must be templated and a new curb built to match.
What moves the price: curb condition, roof pitch, access difficulty on multi-story Fort Lauderdale homes, and whether OEM or aftermarket glass is selected. We do not charge for estimates, and our senior and veterans discount of 5% applies to roof work. Call (954) 280-4413 for an exact written quote.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for Mr-Glass Work
We are not the cheapest bid, and we will tell you that up front. We are the company Fort Lauderdale homeowners call when a Mr-Glass roof unit has already been patched once by somebody who was in a hurry. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and trained on Mr-Glass product lines as well as PGT, CGI, CWS, and ES Windows. We quote side by side on paper so you can see what you are buying. Both warranty layers are registered in writing before our truck leaves your driveway. And if it is not right, the Done Right Promise means we return and fix it without paperwork or argument. The founding rule at TruePane is simple: if the pane is not true, the job is not done.
FAQs
Yes. We are an independent Mr-Glass service provider, which means we can work on your existing unit regardless of where it was originally purchased, and we are not bound by dealer territory or upselling targets. Call (954) 280-4413 to schedule a free inspection.
In most cases, replacing a failed Mr-Glass unit through an independent installer does not void a remaining warranty on other unaffected components, but we always check your original documentation before work begins and quote OEM parts when they are warranty-relevant. Call (954) 280-4413 if you want us to review your specific situation.
A standard Mr-Glass curb-mounted skylight replacement takes one day once the unit is on hand, and larger custom roof glazing jobs typically run two days including curb repair. We do not leave the roof open overnight, so we stage the replacement unit before removal begins.
If the frame is square, the curb is dry, and the leak is limited to the seal or flashing, a repair in the $450 to $1,200 range is often the right call. If the frame corners have shifted or the curb shows rot, replacement is the honest answer, and we will show you exactly why either way. Call (954) 280-4413 for a straight assessment.
Yes. Every Mr-Glass roof replacement and installation we perform is covered by the Done Right Promise, and both manufacturer warranty layers are registered in writing before we leave the driveway. If the work is not right, we make it right.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
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