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
Casement Windows in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Casement windows hinge at the side and crank outward, which makes them the tightest-sealing operable window you can put in a coastal home. In Fort Lauderdale, where wind-driven rain and hurricane season are part of life, that seal matters more than most homeowners realize. Casement windows in Fort Lauderdale typically run $650 to $1,900 per window installed, depending on size, frame material, and whether you choose impact-rated glass. Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale installs casement windows from PGT, CGI, and CWS, with a written price locked in before any work starts. Call (754) 354-1396 for a free estimate, or read on to understand what goes into a casement window project here.
We’re a Window Installation in Fort Lauderdale specialist, and we’ve been installing windows since 2001 as part of the Relay Home Co. family. That matters when you’re choosing a window style that needs precise flashing, square installation, and a crank mechanism that works smoothly for decades. Casement windows are simple in concept and unforgiving if installed carelessly. A window that’s a quarter inch out of square won’t seat against its weatherstripping, and in Fort Lauderdale’s humidity, that gap becomes a mold and energy problem fast.
For reference, Juniper is a hardy evergreen that handles sun, wind, and cold without much fuss. It’s a fitting name for what your windows have to endure in South Florida.
When You Need Casement Windows
Here’s what we see most often in Fort Lauderdale homes that leads owners to casement windows:
- Your current windows are tough to open or won’t stay open. Double-hung sashes with broken balances are the usual culprit. Casement windows use a crank and hinge system instead, which means no lifting and no sash to fall on your fingers.
- You live near the water and wind-driven rain makes it through the window’s edges. Casement windows close against the frame with a compression seal, not a sliding channel. When the wind blows hard against the window, the pressure actually tightens the seal. In neighborhoods like Rio Vista, Las Olas Isles, and Coral Ridge, this is the reason homeowners switch.
- You want impact protection without bulky shutters. Impact-rated casement windows from PGT and CGI meet Miami-Dade and Broward County wind load codes. That means laminated glass that stays in the frame even when debris hits, no shutters required. We’ll cover more on impact ratings below.
- You need better airflow in a specific room. Casement windows open fully outward, catching side breezes that a double-hung window only partially captures. On Fort Lauderdale afternoons, that catches the ocean breeze through a window a sliding or single-hung window would block.
- Your HOA or historic district requires a specific look. Some Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods have architectural guidelines. Casement windows, especially with narrow sightlines, work well in mid-century and coastal contemporary homes. We’ve installed casement windows in Victoria Park, Sailboat Bend, and Tarpon River where the look had to match the original design.
- You want windows that make the most of a view. Casement windows have no center meeting rail, so the glass pane is one uninterrupted surface. If you’re looking at a canal, the Intracoastal, or your backyard pool, you get a clean line of sight.
Our Casement Windows Process
Here’s how a casement window project works with Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale, from first call to final walkthrough. Every step runs through The Relay Standard: live arrival time, before-and-after photos, and a digital invoice you can pay from a link.
- You call or book online, and a real person answers. We answer the phone 24/7. No voicemail maze. We talk through what you’re experiencing with your current windows, ask about the rooms involved, and schedule a site visit at a time that works for you. Our technicians arrive on time, with a live arrival time you can track on your phone.
- We measure, inspect, and give you options in person. A background-checked, uniformed technician walks the property with you. We measure rough openings, check the condition of the framing and flashing, and ask about your goals: better wind protection, air sealing, or a cleaner look. We bring product samples from PGT, CGI, and CWS so you can see glass thickness, frame colors, and hardware finish in person.
- You get a written price before anything starts. No estimate that changes at the door. The price we quote is the price you pay, in writing, before a single screw turns. It includes the windows, hardware, installation, flashing, interior trim repair where needed, and cleanup. If a surprise condition comes up during install, we talk to you first, agree on any added scope, and give you a new written price before we proceed.
- We install on the scheduled day, with a live arrival time. Our installers arrive on time, in uniform, with a live arrival tracker you can open on your phone. They protect your floors and furniture, remove the old windows, set the new casement windows square and level, flash the exterior, and seal the interior. You’ll get before-and-after photos once the work is done.
- We walk the project with you, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise kicks in. Before we leave, we open and close every window with you, check the crank action and lock engagement, and confirm the seal. Then we give you the Done Right Promise in writing: 365 days, parts and labor. If anything isn’t right, we make it right, no charge.
Casement Windows Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
Let’s talk numbers, because you shouldn’t have to call us just to get a ballpark. Casement window pricing in Fort Lauderdale breaks down like this:
- Standard vinyl casement window, non-impact: $650 to $950 per window installed.
- Impact-rated vinyl casement window: $950 to $1,400 per window installed.
- Impact-rated aluminum casement window: $1,200 to $1,750 per window installed.
- Impact-rated wood or wood-clad casement window: $1,400 to $1,900 per window installed.
These are installed prices for standard sizes (roughly 24″ x 48″ to 36″ x 60″). A larger custom casement window, like a Picture & Fixed Windows setup with casement flankers, can run higher. The main drivers of cost are: glass package (impact-rated vs. standard), frame material (vinyl, aluminum, or wood), size, and the condition of your existing framing. In older Fort Lauderdale homes, we sometimes find rotted wood framing or termite damage around the rough opening that needs repair before the new window goes in. Our written price accounts for that once we’ve inspected, so there aren’t surprises.
Impact-rated glass is the bigger-ticket item. It’s built to resist wind-borne debris without shattering, using a laminated interlayer that holds the glass together even when cracked. PGT, CGI, and CWS all make impact-rated casement windows that meet Florida Building Code and Miami-Dade requirements. For a home east of US-1 or close to the water, impact-rated is the right call in most cases. For homes further west, in Plantation or Davie, a standard insulated casement window still gives you excellent energy performance and air sealing.
We also offer financing options, and every quote is free. Call (754) 354-1396 to get a written price for your specific windows. It takes about 20 minutes at your home.
Impact-Rated Casement Windows: What Fort Lauderdale Codes Require
Florida Building Code has wind-borne debris requirements for homes in specific wind speed zones. Here’s what that actually means for your casement windows. An impact-rated window has two key components: laminated glass with an interlayer (usually PVB or SentryGlas) and a reinforced frame that keeps the glass from blowing out of the frame. Testing includes a large missile impact test (a 9-pound 2×4 shot at the window at 50 feet per second) plus cyclic wind pressure testing. If the window holds, it’s rated.
Fort Lauderdale sits in a high-velocity hurricane zone. A standard, non-impact casement window will not meet code in many parts of the city. Before you buy, check with your local building department or ask our team. We pull permits on every window installation, and our windows are installed to meet or exceed what the code requires. We carry PGT, CGI, and CWS impact-rated casement windows, all of which are approved products for Miami-Dade and Broward County. That approved-product status matters for your homeowners insurance, too. Many insurers offer wind mitigation discounts when you install code-compliant impact windows. We’ll provide the documentation you need to submit with your wind mitigation inspection.
Casement vs. Other Window Styles in Fort Lauderdale
Casement windows aren’t the only option. Let’s give you the honest trade comparison so you can decide.
Casement vs. Double-Hung
Double-hung windows have two sashes that slide vertically. They’re classic and easy to clean from indoors, but they rely on weatherstripping in a channel, which is less airtight than the compression seal on a casement window. For wind-driven rain and air sealing, casement windows win in Fort Lauderdale. For cost, double-hung windows are often $100 to $300 less per opening. If the room faces west into frequent storm winds, we lean casement. If the window is on a second floor with an egress requirement, a double-hung or sliding window may be simpler.
Casement vs. Sliding
Sliding windows are the most affordable operable window, and they’re common in Fort Lauderdale mid-century construction. But sliding windows have a channel that collects leaves, sand, and dirt, and they’re harder to seal tightly. Casement windows cost more but give you better air sealing and a crank mechanism that ages well. If the window is large, a Horizontal Roller Windows slider keeps the glass area simple and the cost down. We’ll show you both options in your price quote.
Casement vs. Fixed / Picture
Fixed windows don’t open. They’re the most airtight and cheapest per square foot of glass, which is why they’re paired with casement or awning windows in many Florida great rooms and waterfront homes. A common setup is a large fixed Garden Windows style picture window flanked by two casement windows. That maximizes the view and still gives you cross-ventilation when you want it. We regularly install this configuration along Fort Lauderdale’s canals and in homes facing the New River.
Why Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale for Casement Windows
We’re not a general contractor who does windows on the side, and we’re not a brand with a rotating cast of subcontractors. We’re the windows-and-doors specialist inside the Relay Home Co. family, founded in 2001. We install window replacement, Window Installation services, and door replacement, and nothing else. That focus means our installers have installed casement windows for years, not occasionally. The trade’s real issues: flashing details, square opening preparation, proper shimming, crank adjustment, and interior trim that seals tight. We handle them every day.
We also carry eight product lines (PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux) so the window we quote is the right one for your home and your budget, not the one we happen to have in the warehouse. For casement windows specifically, we most often install PGT, CGI, and CWS. PGT is a Florida company that builds specifically for the state’s wind and heat conditions. CGI is a Miami-based manufacturer with a solid reputation for heavy-duty impact windows. CWS offers strong aluminum casement windows with narrow sightlines that work well in modern homes. Each brand has different frame colors, glass packages, and price points, and we’ll show you the differences without pushing you toward the most expensive option.
Our pricing policy is the same everywhere we work: a written price before any work starts, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing on every project. If your casement window installation isn’t done right, we make it right, parts and labor, for a year. No fine print, no argument. And if we return for a repair and it fails again, that second visit is free. No charge. No argument.
Casement Window Hardware and Maintenance in a Coastal Climate
Fort Lauderdale’s salt air isn’t kind to window hardware. Casement window cranks, hinges, and locks take more of a beating here than they do ten miles inland. Here’s what we recommend when choosing and maintaining casement windows in this climate:
- Choose corrosion-resistant hardware finishes. Stainless steel and coated aluminum hardware hold up far better than plated steel in salt air. PGT and CGI both offer marine-grade hardware options. We’ll spec that on any home within a few miles of the beach.
- Lubricate the crank once a year. A dry crank mechanism wears out faster. A few drops of a non-greasy dry lubricant on the gears and hinge points once a year will keep the window opening smoothly for decades. We’ll show you exactly where to apply it at installation.
- Keep the weep holes clear. Casement windows have small weep holes along the bottom frame that drain rainwater. In Fort Lauderdale, these clog with pollen, dust, and salt spray. A quick blast of air or a small brush once or twice a year keeps water moving out instead of pooling in the track.
- Check the weatherstripping each spring. The compression seal along the frame is what makes casement windows so airtight. After years of sun and salt exposure, that seal compresses. If you feel a draft or see light around the edge when the window is closed, it’s time for new weatherstripping. We stock replacement seals for the brands we install.
One important note: casement window sashes are heavy, especially with impact-rated glass. If a hinge or crank mechanism breaks, replacing the hardware requires removing or supporting the sash safely. The springs and hinge assemblies can be under tension. We recommend calling a trained installer for hardware replacement rather than attempting a DIY fix on a large sash. That’s a safety issue, not a sales pitch.
FAQs – Casement Windows
How much do casement windows cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Casement windows in Fort Lauderdale typically cost $650 to $1,900 per window installed, with standard vinyl on the low end and impact-rated wood-clad on the high end. Impact-rated vinyl casement windows, the most common choice for coastal homes, run $950 to $1,400 installed. Size, frame material, and glass package drive the price. Call (754) 354-1396 for a free written quote; we’ll give you the exact number for your windows.
Are casement windows better for hurricanes in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes, casement windows generally seal better against wind and wind-driven rain than sliding or double-hung windows, because the sash compresses against the frame when closed and the wind pressure tightens the seal further. For hurricane protection, you’ll want impact-rated casement windows from PGT, CGI, or CWS, which are tested to withstand wind-borne debris and meet Florida Building Code requirements. We install code-compliant impact casement windows throughout Fort Lauderdale and provide the documentation your insurer needs for wind mitigation credits.
What’s the difference between impact-rated and non-impact casement windows?
Impact-rated casement windows use laminated glass with a plastic interlayer that holds the glass together when shattered, plus a reinforced frame that keeps the sash in the opening under wind pressure. Non-impact casement windows use standard annealed or tempered glass that will shatter and blow out under hurricane conditions. In most of Fort Lauderdale, impact-rated windows are required by code for new construction and replacement windows in certain wind-borne debris zones. We’ll check your property’s requirements and quote the code-compliant option for your location.
Can you replace casement windows with a different window style?
Yes, you can replace casement windows with double-hung, sliding, or fixed windows in most openings, though it may require reframing if the rough opening size or shape changes significantly. The practical question is usually whether the new style serves the room as well: casement windows catch cross-breezes and seal tightly, which matters in Fort Lauderdale’s humid, windy climate. We’ll show you options and prices for any window style during your free estimate, so you can decide based on cost and function, not guesswork.
How long does casement window installation take?
Most casement window installations in Fort Lauderdale take one day for a typical four-to-six window project, assuming the rough openings are in good condition. If we find rotted framing, termite damage, or need to reframe an opening, that adds time. We’ll tell you the schedule before we start, and you’ll get a live arrival time plus before-and-after photos through The Relay Standard on every job.
Get a Written Price for Casement Windows in Fort Lauderdale
If you’re thinking about casement windows, the next step is a free in-home estimate. We’ll measure, inspect, show you samples from PGT, CGI, and CWS, and give you a written price before any work begins. That price stays locked. No estimate that changes at the door, no surprise line items, no pressure. Call (754) 354-1396 to book a visit, or explore our home page to see the full range of what we do. We answer the phone 24/7, so you can call at 2:00 p.m. or 2:00 a.m. and talk to a real person.
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.