New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
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.
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.
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 Windows & Doors in Hollywood, FL | Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale
We provide independent Therma-Tru window and door service across Hollywood, from the beachside condos to the ranch homes west of I-95. The one thing that makes our Therma-Tru work here different is that we know Hollywood’s specific building realities: the salt air, the historic-district rules in Hollywood Lakes, and the Miami-Dade impact standards that apply to every opening. We’re not a Therma-Tru factory service center, and we don’t pretend to be. We’re the local crew that fixes, adjusts, and replaces Therma-Tru products the way Hollywood’s houses actually need them done. Call (754) 354-5397 for a free estimate.
Why Hollywood Residents Choose Us for Therma-Tru Service
Owen Satterfield, our owner, trained in building construction technology at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College before spending nearly two decades putting in windows and exterior doors across South Florida. He and our crew have serviced and installed Therma-Tru doors and windows along the Hollywood corridor long enough to know that a Classic-Craft door in Emerald Hills faces different stresses than the same door three blocks off the Intracoastal. We keep current with Miami-Dade NOA approvals without being bound by factory pricing or warranty-channel restrictions, which means we can tell you straight when a repair makes sense and when a replacement is the honest call.
For Therma-Tru sales & service across Broward County, we’re the independent option that answers the phone. For Hollywood specifically, that matters because we’re not running crews up from Miami or over from Naples. We know the houses here. Tell me what the house needs, and we’ll figure out the rest from there.
Common Therma-Tru Windows & Doors Problems We Solve in Hollywood
- Salt-grit tilt latches on Pulse Series double-hungs. The vinyl double-hung windows Therma-Tru made for coastal markets hold up well structurally, but the tilt latches and balance shoes collect fine salt grit in Hollywood’s onshore breeze. Windows get stubborn to tilt in or won’t stay up. We clean and replace those latch assemblies regularly.
- Rust at Benchmark steel door base corners. Benchmark by Therma-Tru steel doors are popular in Hollywood’s 1950s-70s ranch houses, but the bottom corners wick moisture in the humid coastal air and eventually rust through. We catch it early with marine-grade threshold caps, or replace the slab if the frame has gone too far.
- Classic-Craft delamination from sun and salt exposure. The fiberglass skin on Classic-Craft entry doors can separate from the core after years of direct South Florida sun and salt-laden humidity, especially on east-facing elevations near the beach. This is a replacement situation, not a patch job.
- Worn corner seal pads on Slim-Line patio doors. Therma-Tru’s Slim-Line sliding doors from the 1990s and early 2000s use corner seal pads that flatten over time. In Hollywood, airborne salt accelerates that hardening. We keep genuine Therma-Tru replacement pads on hand for these frames.
- Multipoint lock bodies failing on French doors. Therma-Tru French doors use a multipoint locking system that seizes when salt spray or condensation gets into the lock body. We replace the body and re-lubricate with a marine-grade compound that holds up better than what the factory shipped.
Therma-Tru Service in Hollywood: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
The Hollywood Lakes historic district has a rule that catches out-of-town contractors every single time: when original wood or metal window and door frames exist on the street-facing elevation, the preservation board often requires the impact-rated product to be installed on the interior of the original frame, preserving the vintage street view while still meeting current wind-load standards. For Therma-Tru owners, that means a Classic-Craft fiberglass door or Pulse Series impact window can’t just be slapped into the rough opening the way it would be in a newer subdivision. We measure the existing frame, confirm the interior clearance for the impact unit, and coordinate the installation so the board review passes without a second look. A homeowner on Polk Street in Hollywood Lakes called us after another company said her original 1958 wood double doors couldn’t be replaced without losing the historic look. We pulled measurements, confirmed the opening could take a Therma-Tru Classic-Craft 5-lite fiberglass door with Miami-Dade impact glass, and reused the original brass handle with a new multipoint lock body. The preservation review passed the street view first time, and those doors now seal tighter than the original wood ever did.
Therma-Tru Models & Products We Service in Hollywood
Our techs work on Slim-Line sliding patio doors, Classic-Craft fiberglass entry doors, Benchmark by Therma-Tru steel and fiberglass doors, and Pulse Series double-hung vinyl windows. When it comes to parts, we’re practical about what goes back in. We use genuine Therma-Tru weatherstripping, corner seal pads, and multipoint lock bodies where fit and security depend on factory tolerances. But on coastal jobs in Hollywood, we’ll switch to marine-grade aftermarket hinges and threshold caps, because they outlast OEM brass in this salt air. We replace honestly when the situation calls for it: a Classic-Craft slab that’s delaminated through the skin, a Benchmark frame rusting through, a Pulse Series window with warped sashes. We don’t sell you a rebuild when the product is done.
We also handle the bigger jobs Hollywood homes need: hurricane-proof front and entry doors, French and double doors, and impact-resistant windows. If you’re within our Hollywood service area, we’ll come out, take measurements, and give you a written price before any work starts.
Therma-Tru Service Pricing in Hollywood
What you’ll pay for Therma-Tru service in Hollywood depends on what we find. A straightforward tilt-latch repair on a Pulse Series window usually runs $85 to $190. Replacing a multipoint lock body on a Classic-Craft or French door typically lands between $240 and $420. Weatherstripping and corner seal pad replacement on a Slim-Line patio door falls in the $150 to $300 range. A full Hollywood Window Replacement with a Classic-Craft door and impact glazing starts around $2,800 and climbs depending on the finish, hardware, and whether the opening is in a historic district that requires a custom grille treatment. Every quote is written down before any work starts. That’s the Kingswell Guarantee, and it applies to every job we do in Hollywood. Call (754) 354-5397 and we’ll come measure so you know your actual number, not a ballpark.
Serving Hollywood, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hollywood 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 – Therma-Tru Windows & Doors in Hollywood
Yes. The Classic-Craft line is available with Miami-Dade and Florida Building Code impact-rated glazing options that satisfy Hollywood’s wind-load requirements on their own, no storm door needed. What matters is the specific glass package in the slab and the anchoring system we use. We’ll confirm the NOA for your exact configuration and put it in writing before we order anything.
In Hollywood, it’s usually a coastal thing. Benchmark steel doors are durable in drier climates, but the bottom corners trap salt-laden moisture from the humid air and condensation. Once the paint film is breached, the steel wicks moisture and rust advances from the inside. If we catch it before the frame is structurally compromised, we can replace the threshold cap and treat the steel. If the rust has eaten through, we’ll tell you straight and quote a replacement slab or full frame.
Generally no. Therma-Tru Slim-Line frames from the 1990s were not engineered for the weight or gasket profile of modern Miami-Dade impact glass. Forcing an impact unit into those old frames compromises the seal and the structural integrity. We’ll look at what you have, but in most Hollywood homes the honest answer is a new impact-rated Slim-Line replacement. Call (754) 354-5397 and we’ll tell you what’s actually possible for your frame.
Whether you need Hollywood Window Installation depends on the house and the specific street-facing openings. The Hollywood preservation board often requires impact windows to be installed on the interior of original wood or metal frames on the street elevation, which means the vintage framing stays and the new Therma-Tru impact unit sits inside it. We’ve done this successfully on multiple Hollywood Lakes homes, including the Polk Street double-door job we described above. We know the review process and can walk you through it before you commit to anything.
Usually repairable. The problem in Hollywood is typically salt grit binding the tilt latches or worn balance shoes, not a failed window. We replace the latch assemblies and balance cartridges, clean the tracks, and the window works again. If the sash has warped or the frame is out of square, that’s a different conversation. Call (754) 354-5397 for a free diagnosis, and we’ll give you the truthful answer either way.
Service Areas Near Hollywood
We work throughout Hollywood and the surrounding Broward County communities. You’ll find us regularly in Fort Lauderdale, Cooper City, Sunrise, Margate, and Wilton Manors. If you’re in one of those areas with a Therma-Tru product that needs attention, the number’s the same and the estimate’s still free.
Book Your Therma-Tru Service in Hollywood Today
Call (754) 354-5397 to schedule your free Therma-Tru service estimate in Hollywood. A real person answers, we’ll set an arrival window, and you’ll get a written price before any work begins. That’s how we’ve done it since 2009, and that’s how we’ll do it for your house.
Written by Owen Satterfield, Owner at Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Hollywood since 2009.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale
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.