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
Therma-Tru Impact Garage Doors: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide
We stock and install Therma-Tru-compatible impact garage doors across Fort Lauderdale, with most full replacements running between $1,800 and $4,200 installed depending on size, panel count, and the condition of your existing track assembly. We keep common Therma-Tru hardware, rollers, and seal components on our service vehicles, so a technician can typically diagnose and quote the job the same day you call. You’ll know it’s time to replace when the door groans through every cycle, a panel shows rust bleeding through the finish, or the bottom seal leaves daylight visible under the door after Hurricane season does its thing.
Which Therma-Tru Models This Applies To
Therma-Tru’s footprint in the Florida garage door market centers on impact-rated, steel-reinforced panel systems built around their Classic-Craft and Fiber-Classic door family tooling. The parts that fail on these units are rarely the panels themselves. It’s the hardware ecosystem that wears first: spring systems, hinge assemblies, bottom brackets, and weatherstripping. If you’re trying to match a part, start with the serial number label on the inside face of the top panel or the track upright. That label gives us the model number and manufacturing date, and from there we can confirm whether you need the 24-gauge or 26-gauge panel variant. One compatibility gotcha that catches Fort Lauderdale owners off guard: Therma-Tru’s older Smooth-Star line used a non-standard hinge pitch that newer universal replacement hinges won’t match cleanly. Before you order a hinge kit from an online reseller, snap a photo of the existing hinge and measure center-to-center screw spacing. We do the OEM-versus-aftermarket math for you and only recommend aftermarket when the fit, gauge, and warranty at least equal what Therma-Tru shipped originally.
Signs Your Therma-Tru Impact Garage Doors Is Failing
- Grinding or popping during the open/close cycle. This is usually a worn bearing in a roller or a spring that’s beginning to fatigue. In Fort Lauderdale’s humidity, bearings lose their seal and corrosion creeps in faster than drier climates.
- Visible rust stains running down a panel from the hinge line. The hinge hardware is the first thing to corrode, and the staining means water has been sitting in that seam. By the time you see it on the face, the fastener underneath is typically compromised.
- Daylight visible under the closed door or along the side jambs. The bottom and side weatherstripping compounds break down with UV exposure, and when they fail, your garage picks up heat, moisture, and pests. This is also a weak point for wind-driven rain in a coastal market like Fort Lauderdale.
- Door sits unevenly or reverses mid-cycle. A door that starts and stops, or sags on one side, is telling you the spring tension is drifting or a cable is beginning to fray. Both are correctable, but not by watching another YouTube video.
- Panels feel soft when you press on the lower section. Impact-rated doors are built with a steel skin over an internal reinforcement structure. If the lower panel flexes or sounds hollow, water intrusion has begun breaking down the insulation core, and the impact rating you’re relying on is compromised.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
For a standard two-car Therma-Tru impact garage door in Fort Lauderdale, budget $1,800 to $2,800 for a 16-foot door with basic replacement hardware. Add $400 to $900 for heavier gauge panels, upgraded hinge assemblies, or a full track reconfiguration. Single-car doors run $1,100 to $1,700 installed. The range exists because no two garages are the same: ceiling height, existing track condition, spring type, and whether the opener needs re-tensioning all move the number. Every quote we write includes the door, hardware, labor, haul-away of the old unit, and our 365-Day Done Right Promise on parts and labor. That’s the same written price before work starts, period.
DIY or Call Us?
There are things you should never touch on an impact garage door. The torsion spring system is under enough tension to cause severe injury or worse if it lets go, and the cables running through the track are similarly dangerous. Do not attempt a spring or cable repair yourself. What you can safely handle: cleaning the track with a dry cloth, checking the weatherstripping for visible gaps, and noting where the door binds during operation. If the issue is the seal, the rollers, or a panel, give us a call at (754) 354-1396 and we’ll be straightforward about whether it’s a repair or a full replacement. The honest answer is often cheaper than you’d guess.
FAQs
In Fort Lauderdale’s heat, humidity, and salt air, a properly maintained Therma-Tru impact garage door will last 15 to 20 years before the panel coating or internal core begins to fail. Coastal proximity shortens that window; inland homes see the longer end. Hardware like springs, rollers, and seals typically need replacement every 5 to 8 years regardless of panel condition. We can assess what’s worth repairing versus replacing without any obligation. Call (754) 354-1396.
A single dented or corroded panel can often be replaced individually, provided the surrounding panels and track are sound and we can match the style and gauge. The limit is when corrosion has compromised the structural reinforcement or the panel’s impact rating. We’ll tell you honestly whether a panel swap makes financial sense or if you’re better off investing in a full replacement now to avoid paying for labor twice. Estimates are free.
Most single-door replacements take four to six hours from unload to final test. A full two-car door with track reconfiguration and opener re-tensioning may run a full day. Before any work begins, you’ll have a written price and a clear scope, so the timeline is not a surprise.
We keep common Therma-Tru rollers, hinges, seals, and bottom brackets on our Fort Lauderdale service vehicles, along with a range of matching hardware for PGT, CGI, and CWS garage door systems as well. If a part is panel-specific and we don’t have it in the truck, we source direct and schedule the install once it’s in hand. Call (754) 354-1396 and we’ll check stock while you’re on the line.
Written by Sean Mackey, Owner, Juniper Windows & Doors – Fort Lauderdale at Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
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.