New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Sightline Windows & Doors Plantation pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
1. Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
2. Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
3. Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
Therma-Tru Sliding & Patio Doors: The Plantation Owner’s Guide
We stock and install Therma-Tru-compatible sliding and patio door systems in Plantation, with typical installed pricing from $1,850 to $4,200 depending on frame size, impact rating, and hardware series. Most Therma-Tru rollers, tracks, and handle sets are on our trucks, and we can usually source same-day what we don’t carry. Homeowners in Plantation usually discover the problem when the door sticks in the track during humid mornings, or when the lockset won’t engage after a heavy rain - both signs that the sealed roller housing or the multipoint latch has begun to fail.
Which Therma-Tru Models This Applies To
Therma-Tru’s sliding and patio door lines break into three series that matter for parts matching: the Satin Etch and Decorative Glass lines (aluminum-clad wood frames, common in Plantation’s 2015-2020 builds), the Fiber-Classic and Smooth-Star fiberglass sliders (vinyl track systems with steel-reinforced stiles), and the limited aluminum impact-rated offerings sold through select South Florida distributors. The critical identifier is the white label affixed to the top rail or the jamb sticker: look for a 7-digit SKU beginning with TT-SLD or TT-PTD, plus a two-letter date code (PL for Plantation-distributed units, typically).
We match OEM Therma-Tru rollers and latch sets where the series is still active. For discontinued tracks - the 2014-2017 aluminum tandem roller with the 1-1/4 inch nylon wheel is the most common orphan in Broward County - we spec a quality aftermarket equivalent from C.R. Laurence or Prime-Line that matches the axle spacing and load rating. The aftermarket decision comes down to axle diameter: Therma-Tru used 3/8 inch on pre-2019 units and switched to 7/16 inch afterward. Get this wrong and the roller housing binds in the track pocket within six months.
Before
AfterSigns Your Therma-Tru Sliding & Patio Doors Is Failing
- The door requires shoulder force to move. This usually means the tandem roller bearings have seized or the axle has bent under load. In Plantation, we see this accelerate when sand from nearby construction gets into the housing; the grit mixes with the factory grease and turns abrasive.
- The handle lifts but the latch bolts don’t retract fully. The multipoint mechanism - typically a Fuhr or Hoppe system on Therma-Tru units - has a central gearbox with plastic cams that fatigue after 8,000 to 12,000 cycles. Humidity swells the wood stile slightly and adds friction the plastic wasn’t specced for.
- Visible daylight under the door when closed. The adjustable sill cap has dropped or the door sweep has compressed past its recovery point. On Therma-Tru’s fiberglass sliders, the sweep is integrated into a vinyl extrusion that cracks after four to six years of UV exposure in South Florida.
- Water pools on the interior track after rain. The weep holes in the sill are clogged, or the sill pan was never sealed to the subfloor during original install. We find this in about thirty percent of Plantation homes built during the 2017-2019 rush; the pan flashing was skipped and water finds the path of least resistance inward.
- The glass fogs between panes. The insulated glass unit (IGU) seal has failed. Therma-Tru uses a dual-seal system - polyisobutylene primary, silicone secondary - but South Florida’s thermal cycling stresses the edge seal faster than the Midwest climate it was originally validated for. We measure the sightline and order a replacement IGU to the exact cut size, not a stock insert.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
| Component | Typical Range in Plantation | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Tandem roller set (pair) | $180 - $340 | OEM or matched aftermarket rollers, track cleaning, alignment check, labor |
| Multipoint lockset replacement | $290 - $520 | Handle, gearbox, faceplate, strike plates, adjustment to jamb |
| Sill cap / sweep replacement | $220 - $380 | Extruded vinyl cap, integrated sweep, sealant, water test |
| IGU replacement (per panel) | $440 - $780 | Measured IGU, argon fill, low-E coating match, installation, disposal |
| Full door replacement (standard 6’0″ slider) | $1,850 - $3,400 | Unit, permit, removal, install, trim, hardware, cleanup |
| Full door replacement (impact-rated 8’0″) | $2,800 - $4,200 | Impact-rated unit, HVHZ certification, permit, install, documentation |
The range depends on three factors we document in the measured survey: frame material (fiberglass vs. aluminum-clad), glass specification (standard vs. impact-rated vs. low-E/argon), and whether the existing rough opening is plumb or needs reframing. We pull permits when required by Broward County and include that cost in the written scope. Every Therma-Tru parts replacement carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise under the Haven Standard - if the roller binds or the latch drags, we return and correct it at no charge.
DIY or Call Us?
There is one safe check a homeowner can make: open the door six inches, lift it by the handle, and see if the roller housing clears the track lip. If it does, the roller may just need cleaning. If it doesn’t, the axle or housing is damaged and the door must come off the track to assess - and a 200-pound sliding panel is not a one-person lift.
We do not recommend homeowner removal of the multipoint lockset. The gearbox is spring-loaded and the faceplate screws are torque-sensitive; overtighten and the cam alignment drifts, undertighten and the bolts back out into the mechanism. The result is usually a door that locks but won’t unlock, or unlocks but won’t secure - a security issue, not just an inconvenience.
What we do: arrive with the measured survey, confirm the part match against the unit label, install with the documented photo record, and leave the written scope and warranty. Call (754) 704-3597 to schedule. Estimates are free, and we will review any competitor’s written quote at no charge under our Free Second Opinion policy.
FAQs
In South Florida’s climate, expect eight to twelve years from OEM tandem rollers, shorter if the track collects grit or the door is heavily used. The nylon wheel hardens in UV and the axle bearings corrode from humidity cycling. Call (754) 704-3597 and we can inspect the housing condition without removing the panel.
Sometimes the gearbox can be lubricated and the strike plates shimmed, but the plastic cams inside are not individually replaceable. Once a cam cracks, the full mechanism fails progressively. We stock the common Fuhr and Hoppe replacements and can confirm compatibility on site.
A roller swap on a standard 6-foot slider takes ninety minutes to two hours, including track cleaning and alignment verification. A multipoint lockset replacement runs two to three hours because the jamb prep must be precise for the bolts to engage cleanly. We schedule morning arrivals and complete before midday.
We carry rollers, sweeps, and handle sets for the active Therma-Tru series; discontinued parts we source same-day through our Broward County supplier network. We are an independent service provider, not affiliated with Therma-Tru, and we also stock parts for PGT, CGI, and CWS systems.
Sightline Windows & Doors Plantation is independently owned and operated under the Haven Standard. Every opening gets measured twice, the proposal states a dollar figure, and the installation notes go in writing before a single frame comes off the truck. Sonia Raman still keeps that field notebook - the one her crew calls “the manual” - and she’ll tell you the same thing she told the Jacaranda homeowners during that stretch of impact retrofits: measure it right the first time, write it down, and the installation takes care of itself.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner, Sightline Windows & Doors Plantation at Sightline Windows & Doors Plantation, serving Plantation and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Sightline Windows & Doors Plantation
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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