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Fast, Reliable Custom Windows & Doors Across South Palm Beach
Custom windows and doors in South Palm Beach are not a simple swap-out job. On a barrier island barely two blocks wide, every opening faces salt spray from the Atlantic on one side and the Intracoastal Waterway on the other. That means corrosion engineering matters as much as glass selection. TruePane Windows & Doors handles custom shape windows, architectural grilles, oversized glass panels, and specialty glazing for condos and homes throughout South Palm Beach, with a shop that understands what this coastline does to aluminum, fasteners, and seals over time. We quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper, register both warranty layers in writing before we leave the driveway, and stand behind the work with a Done Right Promise. Call (850) 801-5596 for a free estimate.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is South Palm Beach’s Preferred Custom Windows & Doors Company
We have worked in enough mid-century condo buildings along South Ocean Boulevard and in the low-rise communities near the Lake Worth Inlet to know what we are walking into before the first measurement is taken. The rough openings in these 1950s through 1970s buildings are rarely square anymore. Three decades of wind pressure and dual-exposure salt air bow aluminum frames out of plumb, which is why a generic retrofit will not seat or seal correctly. Our technicians measure every opening twice, document the conditions, and fabricate what the building actually requires rather than forcing a stock unit into a warped jamb.
Dale Kessler founded TruePane Windows & Doors with a rule he keeps on the whiteboard: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. That standard governs every custom job we take on in South Palm Beach. We are an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, including PGT, CGI, CWS. When we quote a job, the homeowner sees exactly what they are buying, side by side, on paper. And when the work is complete, both manufacturer warranty layers are registered in writing before the truck leaves. No fine print that covers neither.
Homeowners in South Palm Beach who have been through a bad install before tend to ask harder questions. We welcome that. A square deal means upfront pricing in writing, no surprise line items on the bill, and a live person who answers the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That is not marketing language. That is how the shop has run for years.
Our Custom Windows & Doors Services in South Palm Beach
Custom Shape Windows
Circular windows, arched transoms, trapezoid lites, and radius units all show up in South Palm Beach’s older condo stock, particularly in lobbies and penthouse units where the original architectural glass was set decades ago. We pattern each opening by hand and order the unit to match the actual rough opening, not the nominal size. In buildings where salt air has distorted the original frame, we fabricate custom jamb extensions and corrosion-isolated flashing so the new insulated glass unit does not fog within a few years of installation.

Architectural Grilles & SDLs
Many owners in South Palm Beach want the divided-lite look of the original mid-century windows without losing the energy performance of modern HVHZ-rated glass. Simulated divided lites, applied with a structural muntin system, recreate the visual pattern while the glazing stays whole and code-compliant. We have installed SDL patterns in units along A1A where the original aluminum lites had oxidized into white powder and the homeowner wanted the look restored, not replaced with featureless glass. The grille profile, color, and spacing get spec’d to match the building’s original architecture, which matters when a condo association reviews the submission package.

Oversized Glass Panels
Oversized glass on a two-sided salt environment is a different animal than oversized glass inland. Laminated, impact-rated panels for floor-to-ceiling openings need heavier mullion reinforcement, stainless fasteners, and glazing tapes rated for coastal exposure. We have supplied and set oversized panels in South Palm Beach penthouses where the glass had to be hoisted, not carried. Every panel gets a structural review along with the aesthetic spec. Because in a town where the wind off the Atlantic can press a 250-pound sheet of glass sideways, the engineering is not optional. It is the baseline.

Commercial Storefront Glazing
South Palm Beach has a small commercial footprint, mostly ground-level retail and lobby storefronts in the condominium towers along the beach side. Storefront glazing in this environment needs thermally broken aluminum framing, impact-rated glass, and hardware that will not seize after five seasons of salt exposure. We handle storefront replacement and repair for building owners who need work done around occupied spaces, often in a single visit.

Curtain Wall Systems
Curtain wall work in high-rise South Palm Beach buildings sits at the intersection of glazing, structural framing, and weatherproofing. A curtain wall is only as good as its weakest seal. On oceanfront elevations, we pay close attention to the joint design and the flashing transition at the slab edge, because the same wind that drives rain laterally will find any gap left unsealed. We have worked on curtain wall repair and replacement in buildings where the original 1960s gaskets had hardened to plastic and were no longer shedding water.

What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in South Palm Beach
TruePane is an authorized installer for manufacturer lines including PGT, CGI, CWS, Ply Gem. We stock common hardware and replacement parts for local South Palm Beach jobs, which shortens turnaround when a hinge, roller, or sash lock fails. If you are deciding between a PGT impact window and a Marvin double-hung, we will quote both on paper, side by side, with the warranty terms stated for each. You decide what gets ordered. We handle the rest.
Common Custom Windows & Doors Problems We See in South Palm Beach Homes
- Bimodal salt corrosion: Original aluminum frames on ocean and Intracoastal elevations develop white oxide blooms and seized rollers. Casements and sliders that worked fine for twenty years will suddenly bind or fail entirely as the hardware corrodes from both directions.
- Out-of-square rough openings: In 1950s through 1970s buildings, wind pressure and frame warping have left rough openings that no longer read square on a laser. A new jamb cannot be seated correctly without custom fabrication and shimming, which is exactly the step bargain installers skip.
- Seal failure from skipped flashing: When older single-pane windows get replaced, skipping flashing tape or failing to isolate the new jamb from the old aluminum lets moisture wick into the insulated glass unit. The window fogs within a few seasons and the manufacturer’s warranty will not cover an install error.
- Condo association delays: Most South Palm Beach replacement projects require both Palm Beach County permits and association approval. Homeowners who start with us early get the submittal package prepared so the board review does not stall the order.
Our crew replaced original 1960s single-pane sliding doors in an oceanfront condo on South Ocean Boulevard. The original aluminum frames had bowed out of plumb from decades of dual-exposure salt air and wind pressure, so we fabricated custom shims and flashed each HVHZ impact-rated Marvin unit before seating. Argon-filled low-E glass kept the U-factor down while the new jamb design handled the out-of-square rough openings we documented on every floor. That is what this strip of coastline requires.
Pricing for Custom Windows & Doors in South Palm Beach, FL
Custom window and door work in South Palm Beach is not priced like stock replacement work, and anyone who prices it that way is guessing. A custom shape window with HVHZ impact glazing in this market typically runs $1,800 to $4,200 per opening, depending on size, shape complexity, and the manufacturer. Architectural grilles and SDLs add $180 to $400 per sash. Oversized glass panels for floor-to-ceiling openings run anywhere from $4,500 to $12,000 per panel once hoisting, structural reinforcement, and stainless hardware are factored in. What drives the number is not just glass. It is the fabrication, the flashing, the corrosion isolation, and the time spent making an out-of-square opening square again.
The lead time on custom units is the boss. Figure 6 to 10 weeks for most manufacturer lines right now, longer for oversized or specialty glass. We fix your price in writing before we order. The number does not move after ordering unless you change the scope. Call (850) 801-5596 and we will walk the openings with you, measure, and put a written line-item quote in your hand.
We Also Serve Cities Near South Palm Beach
TruePane’s Custom Windows & Doors in South Palm Beach team also handles work in Palm Beach, Lake Worth Beach, Westgate, and Palm Springs. If you are just across the bridge or a few blocks north on A1A, we are already scheduled in your area most weeks. For the broader scope of what we do, see our Custom Windows & Doors page.
Serving South Palm Beach, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the South Palm Beach 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 - Custom Windows & Doors in South Palm Beach
Yes, every replacement window and door in South Palm Beach must meet Florida’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone impact-resistance standards, regardless of whether the building faces the ocean or the Intracoastal. The town is a barrier island with no inland buffer anywhere in the municipality, so the HVHZ requirement applies to every structure. If you are in a condo, the association’s approved submittal package must also reflect HVHZ-compliant product lines, which we prepare as part of the quote. Call (850) 801-5596 to confirm what your building requires before you select a unit.
Decades of wind pressure plus salt corrosion on both the ocean and Intracoastal sides cause original aluminum frames to warp and bow away from the rough opening. When we install a new unit, the rough opening often no longer measures square on a laser, which means the new jamb and sash cannot seat correctly without custom fabrication and shimming. A stock retrofit installed into a warped opening will not seal, will stress the glass, and will eventually fail. We measure every side of every opening and fabricate to the actual dimensions before ordering. Call us for a quote and we will show you the laser readings on site.
Yes. Almost every condominium association in South Palm Beach requires board or architectural committee approval before a window or door replacement proceeds. The submittal typically includes the manufacturer line, impact rating, glass type, and exterior finish. We prepare the submittal package as part of your quote so the application is complete and does not get kicked back for missing product data. That small step, done early, keeps the schedule from slipping while you are waiting on board review.
Yes. Aluminum frame profiles are available in narrower sightlines that read close to the original mid-century look, but the new units are thermally broken and designed for impact-rated glazing. PGT and CGI both make aluminum lines that meet HVHZ code while keeping the slim frame profile common to 1960s South Palm Beach condos. We pair the frame with laminated low-E glass and custom grille patterns so the building’s original architecture stays intact. Ask us to quote both a flush-glazed and a recessed-frame option and you can compare them side by side before you commit.
Custom window and door lead times in this market currently run 6 to 10 weeks for most manufacturer lines, and longer for oversized or specialty units. The lead time, not our labor schedule, sets the calendar. Your price is fixed in writing before we place the order, and it does not change after ordering unless you change the scope. We quote the number, you approve it, we order it. That is the entire sequence, and we put it in writing every time. For an exact quote on your building, call (850) 801-5596. Estimates are free.
Get a Free Estimate for Custom Windows & Doors in South Palm Beach
If your building has original aluminum frames, fogged seals, or openings that have drifted out of square, do not guess. We will measure, document, and put a written quote in front of you with the manufacturer lines side by side on paper. Dale Kessler set the standard: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. That is how every South Palm Beach job gets handled, from a single casement replacement to a full curtain wall refresh. Call (850) 801-5596 to schedule your free estimate.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors. Serving South Palm Beach with custom windows and doors, and standing behind every install with the Done Right Promise and The Keystone Standard.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
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.



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