New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Juniper 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
3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A 3-panel sliding window, also called a 3-lite roller or three-lite slider, is a horizontal window with three glass panels where two panels glide along roller tracks over one fixed panel. In Fort Lauderdale, most homeowners choose this style for wide openings facing patios, pools, or intracoastal views because it opens up a longer span of glass than a standard two-panel slider while keeping the cost below a full pocket sliding door. At Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale, we install 3-panel sliders with impact-rated glass built for South Florida wind codes, and every job gets a written price before any work starts. Call (754) 354-1396 for a free estimate on a 3-lite roller replacement or new installation.
This style sits under our full Window Installation service, and it’s one of the most requested configurations we put into mid-century ranch homes in Coral Ridge, waterfront properties along Las Olas Isles, and newer builds in Flagler Village. The reason is simple: a three-panel slider gives you a wider uninterrupted view than a double slider, with two operable panels so you can control cross-breeze from either side. We install these using rollers rated for the weight of impact glass, which matters more than homeowners expect in a coastal climate where salt air and humidity chew through cheap hardware within a few seasons.
Key takeaways for Fort Lauderdale homeowners:
- 3-panel sliding windows in Fort Lauderdale typically run $1,850 to $4,400 per unit installed, depending on frame material, glass package, and opening size.
- Impact-rated 3-lite sliders are the standard here, not an upgrade, because Broward County code requires wind-borne debris protection on most openings.
- We install PGT, CGI, and CWS 3-panel sliders, all with a written price and the 365-Day Done Right Promise on parts and labor.
- Expect the project to take 1 to 2 days per opening, including removal, flashing, and trim work.
- Live phone support is answered by a person, not a queue, 24/7 at (754) 354-1396.
When You Need 3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows
Most people don’t know the window style has a name until one of these situations lands. Here are the scenarios we see most often in Fort Lauderdale homes:
- You have a wide wall opening that a double slider doesn’t fill well. Anything over 72 inches wide is where a 3-panel slider starts making sense. A 96-inch or 108-inch opening with only two panels means each panel is enormous and heavy. Three panels distribute the weight better and give you two operable sides instead of one.
- Your current aluminum sliders are sweating or corroding. In older homes in Shady Banks and Riverside Park, original single-pane aluminum frames from the 1970s and 80s are common. The tracks grind, the rollers flatten, and the frames sweat enough to water-stain drywall. A 3-panel replacement with thermally broken vinyl or aluminum frames stops the condensation problem at the source.
- You’re doing a patio-facing room remodel. If you’re opening a kitchen or living room to a screened pool deck or outdoor kitchen, a 3-lite roller gives you the wide sightline without the structural header work a sliding glass door requires. That keeps the project faster and the price about 40 percent lower than a comparable multi-slide door.
- You need to meet Broward County impact requirements. If the opening is large enough and the home predates the 2001 Florida Building Code impact standards, your insurance carrier may flag it. A 3-panel impact slider with Miami-Dade NOA (Notice of Acceptance) meets the requirement without shrinking the glass area.
- One panel on your existing 3-lite slider is fogged or cracked. We can replace the entire unit, and in many cases the fixed center panel with a blown seal is the most common failure we see in Fort Lauderdale, where humidity and direct sun work the seals hard. Replacing just the glass isn’t usually cost-effective on a 15-year-old frame.
- You want more airflow without adding a window. A 3-panel slider gives you two operable panels on the ends, so you can open the left, right, or both. That’s real cross-ventilation from a single rough opening, which matters in the shoulder seasons when you’d rather run fans than AC in Sailboat Bend or Tarpon River.
If any of these sound like your house, call (754) 354-1396 and we’ll walk through what a 3-panel replacement would involve for your specific opening. You don’t need to have measurements ready. We’ll ask a few questions about the room, the current window, and whether it faces east or west, then give you a ballpark over the phone.
Our 3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows Process
You’ll know what’s happening at every step. That’s the standard we hold to, and it’s built into how we schedule and communicate from the first call through the final walkaround.
- Phone or online inquiry. You call (754) 354-1396 and reach a live person. We ask about your opening width, current window type, and whether the opening is protected by any overhang or covered porch. Then we schedule a measurement visit at a time that works, and we show up at that time.
- Measure and material review. A technician measures the rough opening, checks the wall for signs of water intrusion around the existing frame, and discusses glass options with you. For Fort Lauderdale, we spec laminated impact glass from PGT, CGI, or CWS as the baseline, then talk frame color, grid options, and whether you want low-E coating for heat control on west-facing walls.
- Written price, before anything is ordered. You get a line-item quote in writing. The price includes the window, installation labor, flashing, fasteners, sealants, haul-away of the old unit, and any interior trim we remove and replace. If the quote changes for any reason before the install date, that’s on us, not you. We don’t adjust at the door.
- Installation day with live updates. The crew arrives on time and you get a live arrival window you can track. We remove the old window, inspect and repair the rough opening if needed, set the new 3-panel unit, level and shim it, flash the exterior, and seal the interior. Before-and-after photos go to your phone, not just a final invoice.
- Final walkaround and the Done Right Promise. We walk the full opening with you, demonstrate both sliding panels, and show you the locking points. Every installation is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing: parts and labor, a full year. If anything isn’t right, we come back and make it right. That’s the deal.
Most 3-panel sliding window replacements in Fort Lauderdale are done in a single day. Larger openings with rotted sill work may run into a second day, and we’ll tell you that before we start, not after we’re into the wall.
3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
A 3-panel sliding (3-lite roller) window installed in Fort Lauderdale typically runs between $1,850 and $4,400 per unit. The spread comes down to frame material, glass package, opening width, and whether the rough opening needs any structural repair. Here’s the line-item breakdown we give homeowners in Fort Lauderdale so the number is never a mystery:
| Component | Typical Range in Fort Lauderdale |
|---|---|
| 3-panel slider unit (vinyl frame, single-pane) | $900 – $1,400 |
| 3-panel slider unit (vinyl frame, impact glass) | $1,700 – $2,800 |
| 3-panel slider unit (aluminum frame, impact glass) | $2,400 – $3,800 |
| Installation labor (removal, set, flash, trim) | $650 – $1,100 |
| Old window haul-away and disposal | $75 – $150 |
| Interior trim and casing replacement | $200 – $450 |
| Rough opening repair (if rot or water damage found) | $250 – $900 |
What moves the needle the most is glass. If you’re in a pre-2001 home in Croissant Park or Melrose Manors that never got impact windows, going from single-pane to impact-rated laminated glass is a meaningful jump, but it’s also what your insurance carrier wants to see. If your home already has impact glass but the frame is worn out, the replacement is closer to the bottom of the range. If you want a white frame, it costs less than a bronze or custom color. If your opening is wide enough to require a structural mullion, add another $300 to $600 in framing and labor.
We quote every 3-panel slider with the brand and model named. No generic “builder-grade slider” line on the page. You’ll see the manufacturer, the glass package, the U-factor and SHGC (Solar Heat Gain Coefficient) ratings, and the exact configuration: left-operable, right-operable, center fixed. For a west-facing wall in Fort Lauderdale, we recommend a low-E coating to cut the late-afternoon heat load, and that adds about $150 to $250 per unit, which is a small price for a cooler room in August.
Call (754) 354-1396 for a free in-home estimate. We measure, we price, we hand it to you in writing, and you decide. No deposit to get the quote, and no obligation to book anything.
Why Impact-Rated 3-Panel Sliders Matter in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale sits inside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone. That’s not a marketing phrase; it’s the code designation in the Florida Building Code for Broward and Miami-Dade counties. What it means for your windows is that any replacement in an exterior opening needs to meet wind-borne debris standards, which in practice means either impact-rated glass or a wind-rated shutter system over standard glass. Most homeowners in Fort Lauderdale choose impact-rated glass because it’s always in place, requires no prep before a storm, and it qualifies for insurance wind mitigation credits.
For 3-panel sliding windows, the impact-rated versions use laminated glass, which is two panes of glass bonded with a clear interlayer. When wind-borne debris hits it, the glass may crack but it won’t shatter or fall out of the frame. The structure stays sealed, which protects your home from the internal pressurization that blows roofs off. That’s the practical reason every 3-lite slider we install in Fort Lauderdale starts with impact-rated laminated glass as the base spec. We install PGT’s WinGuard line, CGI’s Sentinel line, and CWS’s impact series, all of which carry Miami-Dade NOA listings for the configurations we order.
Roller hardware matters more on impact sliders than on standard ones. Laminated glass is roughly 35 to 40 percent heavier than standard annealed glass, so the rollers, the track bed, and the frame’s lower rail all need to be rated for that weight. We spec stainless steel tandem rollers and reinforced lower rails on every 3-panel impact slider we put in. That’s a specific decision, not a default, and it’s the difference between a slider that glides in year five and one that starts grinding in year two in a salt-air environment like Fort Lauderdale’s.
3-Panel Slider vs. Other Wide-Opening Options
If you’re looking at a wide opening, you’ve got four realistic choices, and each has a different price and profile. Here’s how they break down for Fort Lauderdale homes:
- 2-panel slider: Cheapest option, works fine up to about 72 inches. Over that width, panels get heavy and one side tends to stick. Price starts around $1,100 installed with impact glass.
- 3-panel slider (this page): The sweet spot for openings from 72 to 120 inches. Two operable panels, one fixed, better weight distribution, and more lite opening for breeze. Price $1,850 to $4,400 installed.
- 4-panel slider: For openings over 120 inches. More glass, more panels, more tracks, and a noticeable price jump. Usually starts around $3,800 and climbs from there.
- Multi-slide or pocket door: The biggest glass and the biggest budget. Expect $8,000 and up for a 3-panel pocket system, plus structural work. Great for a true indoor-outdoor room, overkill for a bedroom or kitchen window replacement.
For most Fort Lauderdale homeowners replacing a wide window, the 3-panel slider is the balance point: enough glass for the view, enough lite opening for breeze, and a price that doesn’t require a second mortgage. If you’re not sure which direction to go, call (754) 354-1396 and describe the wall. We’ll tell you straight which option fits and which one is a waste of your money.
FAQs – 3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows
How much does a 3-panel sliding window cost in Fort Lauderdale?
A 3-panel sliding window in Fort Lauderdale costs $1,850 to $4,400 installed, with most impact-rated vinyl 3-lite sliders landing between $2,200 and $3,200 per unit. Aluminum frames with impact glass run higher, and openings wider than 108 inches that need a structural mullion add $300 to $600. Call (754) 354-1396 for a free estimate with exact numbers for your opening.
Are 3-panel sliding windows impact-rated for Fort Lauderdale code?
Yes, every 3-panel sliding window we install in Fort Lauderdale is impact-rated laminated glass that meets Miami-Dade and Florida Building Code wind-borne debris requirements. PGT, CGI, and CWS all produce 3-lite slider configurations with the NOA documentation your insurance company will ask for. Standard non-impact glass in a replacement window won’t meet Broward County code on its own.
Is it cheaper to repair a 3-panel slider or replace it?
If the frame is sound and you’re dealing with a single failed roller or a worn track, a repair is cheaper, usually $180 to $400 for parts and labor. If the glass is fogged, the frame is corroded, or the unit is more than 15 years old, replacement is the better use of your money because new impact-rated glass and a fresh frame reset the clock. We’ll tell you which path makes sense for your specific window when you call (754) 354-1396.
How long does 3-panel sliding window installation take?
Most 3-panel sliding window installations in Fort Lauderdale take one day, from removing the old unit to final trim and cleanup. If we find rotted wood in the rough opening or the exterior stucco needs patching, the job may extend to a second day, and you’ll know about it before we start, not after. Call (754) 354-1396 to schedule a measurement visit.
Do you offer a warranty on 3-panel sliding windows in Fort Lauderdale?
Every 3-panel sliding window we install is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: 365 days of parts and labor coverage, in writing, on the entire installation. If the work isn’t right, we make it right at no charge for a full year after the install date. That’s separate from the manufacturer’s warranty on the window unit itself, which varies by brand and product line.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Choose Juniper for 3-Panel Sliders
The name Juniper comes from the evergreen that handles sun, wind, and cold without losing its shape. That’s what windows and doors in Fort Lauderdale have to endure: intense UV, salt air, tropical storm force wind, and a humidity level that ruins cheap hardware. We built the brand around that idea, and around one operational standard: written prices and visible work.
Here’s what that looks like in practice. When you book a 3-panel slider installation with us, you get a live arrival time you can track, a technician in uniform who has passed a background check, photo updates of the work in progress, and a digital invoice you can pay from a link. No four-hour windows, no vague “sometime Tuesday,” no surprise line items at the end. The Relay Standard, which is our name for this whole system, applies to every job from a single 3-lite slider replacement to a full-house window package.
We carry eight product lines, which means the right slider for your opening isn’t a compromise. For 3-panel sliders specifically, we most often install PGT, CGI, and CWS units because those three manufacturers have the deepest selection of impact-rated 3-lite configurations with Miami-Dade NOA listings. If your opening is non-standard, we can go to ES Windows for a custom-width slider. That matters more than homeowners realize: a 105-inch opening doesn’t fit a 96-inch stock slider, and the difference between a custom unit and a “make it work” install is visible in the trim and track alignment for years afterward.
Founded in 2001, we’re part of the Relay Home Co. family with more than two decades of installations behind this brand. This Fort Lauderdale location is independently owned and operated under the Relay Visibility Guarantee. That means the standards are consistent: a written price before any work starts, and the promise that if something isn’t right, we make it right.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Fort Lauderdale
We install 3-panel sliding windows across Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding area. Some of the neighborhoods where we work regularly:
- Coral Ridge – mid-century homes with wide living-room picture windows that convert well to 3-lite sliders.
- Las Olas Isles – waterfront properties where the intracoastal view is the whole point, and the widest glass possible is the goal.
- Flagler Village – condos and townhomes with standard openings that often need custom-width sliders to match existing millwork.
- Victoria Park – 1920s and 1930s homes with original wood windows now due for replacement; 3-panel sliders fit the wide sunroom openings well.
- Shady Banks and Riverside Park – older homes with corroded aluminum sliders that grind and stick.
- Croissant Park and Melrose Manors – single-family homes where pre-2001 windows need impact upgrades to meet current code and lower insurance costs.
If your neighborhood isn’t on this list, call (754) 354-1396 and ask. We work throughout Broward County, not just Fort Lauderdale proper.
Get a Free Estimate on 3-Panel Sliding Windows in Fort Lauderdale
If you’re ready to replace that sticking, fogged, or corroded 3-panel slider, or if you’re planning a remodel and want to know what a 3-lite roller would cost for your opening, call (754) 354-1396. A real person answers, day or night. We’ll schedule a measurement visit, hand you a written price before any work is ordered, and install the slider with live arrival tracking and before-and-after photos on your phone. Every installation is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise, in writing, parts and labor. That’s the whole deal.
Written by Sean Mackey, Owner at Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Juniper 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.