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ES Windows Custom Windows & Doors in Palm Beach: What to Know First
We install, repair, and replace ES Windows custom windows and doors across Palm Beach as an independent ES Windows service provider. Most custom glass jobs run two to four weeks from measure to finished install, depending on glass lead times and whether we’re working with tempered or laminated panels. Pricing is honest and upfront: you’ll see the line items before we cut anything, and the number we quote is the number you pay.
This page is for homeowners who already own ES Windows products or are considering them, and need straight answers about how these windows hold up in Florida heat, salt air, and hurricane season. If you’ve got a fogged custom unit, a door that binds, or you’re planning a full custom window replacement, call (850) 801-5596 and a live person answers, day or night.
How ES Windows Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
ES Windows builds a solid aluminum frame line, but every product has its weak points once it’s spent a decade or two in South Florida weather. Here’s what we actually see in Palm Beach homes:
- The ES W-40 series loses its weatherstripping seal at the meeting rail on oversized custom casements. The aluminum expands and contracts hard in Palm Beach heat cycles, and the compression weatherstrip flattens over time. Homeowners notice drafts they can’t source, and air conditioning bills that climb a little every August. We replace with OEM-spec weatherstripping we stock locally, not a generic foam strip that will flake off in two summers.
- Fogged glass in ES S-80 custom picture windows is almost always a failed seal, not a failed window. The insulated glass unit seal breaks down from salt air and UV exposure, moisture gets trapped between the panes, and the view goes milky. On ES Windows, the glass is often still perfectly good structurally. We remove the sash or glazing stops, order a matching IGU to the original spec, and set the new glass without disturbing the frame.
- Custom radius-top units on the ES R-500 line bind at the bottom sweep when the original install wasn’t shimmed level. Palm Beach homes settle, and on older builds we find the frame was never perfectly square to begin with. The door or radius-top window starts dragging, then catches, then won’t close without a shoulder. We pull the unit, re-square the rough opening, and reset it so the sweep clears evenly across the full arc.
- ES sliding door rollers on the heavier custom SDL (simulated divided lite) doors wear out on the track side first. The weight of the glass, especially on oversize panels facing the Intracoastal breeze, puts constant pressure on one roller. Owners tell us the door feels like it’s grinding through sand. We replace the rollers and inspect the track while we’re in there, because if the track is scarred, new rollers die in eighteen months.
- Architectural grilles and SDL grids delaminate in Palm Beach humidity when the exterior sealant was nicked during a pressure wash. The wood-look or aluminum grid caps pull away from the glass surface, nobody notices at first, then the water gets behind them and the grid starts to corrode or peel. We reglaze and re-secure the grids, matching the original profile so the window looks right from the curb.
- On coastal Palm Beach properties, the ES frame finish shows filiform corrosion within ten years if the owner used the wrong cleaner. We see hairline spider veins in the anodized or painted finish because a harsh cleaning chemical ate through the protective coating. Once filiform starts, it does not stop. We can refinish some frames in place, but the honest answer is often that repair buys time rather than a permanent fix. We’ll tell you which one you’ve got before you spend a dollar.
Our ES Windows Custom Windows & Doors Process
Here’s how a ES Windows job goes with us, from the first call to the final walkaround:
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You call (850) 801-5596 and we talk. You describe what’s failing. We ask about the symptom, the age of the window or door, and where in Palm Beach you live because that tells us about salt exposure. We schedule one visit.
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We measure twice and inspect the frame. Our tech checks the opening, the frame condition, and the glass spec. He writes down the exact model and series he’s looking at. No second visit just to figure out what you have.
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We give you a written line-item quote on paper. If you need parts, we show you OEM versus quality aftermarket side by side, with prices and what each one gets you. You decide. Nothing gets ordered until you sign off.
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We order the right components the right way. On ES Windows, that means matching the original IGU thickness and spacer width, not just the closest thing the supply house has on the shelf. If it’s a warranty matter, we tell you honestly whether your ES Windows coverage applies. If it’s your nickel, we keep the cost reasonable without cutting corners we’d have to answer for later.
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We install, seal, and test. The unit goes in square, the sealant goes in correctly, and we don’t call it finished until it opens, closes, seals, and locks the way it should. If the pane is not true, the job is not done.
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You get our Done Right Promise in writing. If something’s wrong after we leave, we come back and make it right. No arguing, no paperwork fight. That’s the deal on every ES Windows job we take.
What ES Windows Custom Windows & Doors Costs in Palm Beach
ES Windows custom work isn’t cheap, but the common problems often cost less than homeowners fear. Here’s the honest range we quote Palm Beach jobs from:
| Job | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Weatherstripping replacement on a W-40 casement | $180 - $340 per sash |
| Fogged IGU replacement, standard size | $350 - $650 per unit |
| Fogged IGU replacement, oversize or custom shape | $600 - $1,100 per unit |
| Sliding door roller replacement, SDL door | $240 - $420 per door |
| Full custom replacement window, ES Windows spec | $900 - $2,400 per opening installed |
| Radius-top or arched custom unit reset | $450 - $950 per unit |
What moves the price: glass size and shape, tempered versus laminated, second-story access, and whether the frame needs restoration work before new glass can be set. Coastal properties within sight of salt water pay a little more because we spec marine-grade hardware and sealants that survive those conditions. Every quote is free, it’s fixed, and it won’t change once work starts. Call (850) 801-5596 for an exact number.
Why Palm Beach Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for ES Windows Work
We’ve been doing this in Palm Beach County longer than most window companies have existed. Dale Kessler grew up in El Cid, apprenticed in glazing at Palm Beach State College, and has spent more than years in this trade. We don’t send a different face every time; you get a background-checked, uniformed tech who knows exactly how an ES Windows unit is supposed to behave and what’s different when it doesn’t.
We’re not tied to one manufacturer. That matters because you can put a Andersen, Pella, or PGT window right beside an ES Windows product, and we’ll quote the differences in writing. Every job is covered by the Done Right Promise, and both warranty layers get registered before the truck leaves your driveway. If something goes wrong, we’ll be there when we say.
FAQs
It depends on the product, its age, and what failed. ES Windows offers limited warranties that cover specific components for defined periods, but many Palm Beach owners find their claim stalled by paperwork, original installer requirements, or fine print about “normal wear” in coastal environments. As an independent ES Windows service provider, we’ll tell you honestly whether the warranty applies, and if it does, we’ll help you document the defect properly. If it doesn’t, we’ll give you a fair fixed price to fix it ourselves. Call (850) 801-5596 for a warranty check on your specific unit.
Yes. We match the IGU thickness, spacer width, tint, and low-E coating to the original spec. For radius tops, arches, and angled units, we template the opening and order the glass to fit precisely. If you need tempered glass to meet current Palm Beach code, we’ll flag that and quote it correctly. Bring us the model number or a photo of the unit tag, and we’ll tell you exactly what you have.
Repair usually wins if the unit is under 20 years old, the frame is square, and the only thing wrong is a seal failure, hardware wear, or missing weatherstripping. Replacement makes sense when filiform corrosion has eaten into the frame, the rough opening has shifted and the unit never sat true, or you’re spending money on the same failure every season and nobody has explained why it keeps happening. We’ll recommend repair over replacement when that’s the honest answer, because we’re not here to sell you a project. We’re here to sell you the fix.
We keep parts for the most common ES Windows failures stocked locally, so a weatherstripping or roller job can often be done the week you call. Custom glass takes longer because the IGU is fabricated to spec. The person who answers your call 24/7 will give you a realistic schedule at the time you call. What we won’t do is tell you “tomorrow” and then no-show.
If the job requires a permit under current Palm Beach County or town code, we pull it, and we don’t charge you a surprise “permit coordination fee” on the back end. The permit cost and inspection details are on your quote as a separate line before you sign, so there’s no mystery. We pass every inspection before we consider the job done.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Palm Beach and nearby areas.
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