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Before
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We install and service Therma-Tru energy-efficient windows in Hollywood as an independent provider, not a factory-authorized dealer. Most Therma-Tru jobs we handle run from measured survey to completion in two to five business days, and the written quote you receive before any work starts is the same document we use for the final invoice. No change orders, no surprises. If you are a Hollywood homeowner with Therma-Tru units that are leaking air, showing condensation between panes, or no longer meeting the ENERGY STAR rating they carried when installed, this page is for you. Call (754) 714-7309 to schedule your free measured survey.
How Therma-Tru Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Classic-Craft and Fiber-Classic sash seal degradation in Hollywood’s salt air. The closed-cell PVC seals on these entry door sidelights and transoms harden faster in coastal Broward than the manufacturer specs suggest. We see compression set failure after six to eight years, not the twelve claimed. We replace with silicone-blend bulb seals rated for marine exposure and document the shore-A hardness reading before and after.
- Smooth-Star patio door rollers binding due to track corrosion from irrigation overspray. Hollywood’s canal-fed sprinkler systems carry minerals that pit the 1.5-inch stainless rollers in Smooth-Star sliding units. The door feels heavy because the roller housing is egging out, not because the glass is wrong. We source OEM housings or machine-grade 316 stainless replacements, then check the track crown with a radius gauge.
- Low-E coating failure on older Therma-Tru window units, visible as a hazy iridescence. Pre-2018 units with soft-coat Low-E sometimes show oxidation at the edge seal, especially on west-facing elevations in Hollywood Hills. The coating is intact but the edge deletion has crept inward. We measure the affected sightline and specify a full insulated glass unit (IGU) replacement rather than attempting spot repair, which voids any remaining warranty.
- Argon loss in Therma-Tru double-pane units without breach of the primary seal. The corner keys in some 2016-2019 production runs were undersized for Florida’s thermal cycling. Gas escapes; U-factor rises from 0.27 to 0.35 or higher. We detect this with a Sparklike handheld analyzer on site, then quote a replacement IGU with warm-edge spacer and proper key geometry.
- Frame expansion causing operational interference in full-direct-set picture windows. Therma-Tru’s pultruded fiberglass expands at a different rate than the vinyl nail fin common in Hollywood’s 2015-2020 construction boom. After three to four summers, the sash binds. We relieve the interference by re-setting the unit with composite shims and a backer rod that accommodates differential movement without crushing the foam.
Our Therma-Tru Energy-Efficient Windows Process
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Measured survey. Sonia Raman or a uniformed, background-checked technician arrives with a laser measure and a printed checklist. You keep the survey. We record rough opening dimensions, sightline measurements, and existing frame conditions to 1/16 inch.
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Diagnostics with documentation. We test for argon retention, U-factor performance, and seal integrity using tools we bring to your door. Photos go to your file before we leave.
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Parts specification. OEM Therma-Tru components when available and warranted; quality aftermarket when the OEM part is obsolete or the warranty has lapsed. We explain the trade-off in writing, with part numbers.
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Written quote. Haven Clause 1: the price is fixed before any work starts. The measured survey and the quote are the same document. You sign nothing under pressure.
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Installation and testing. We install, then verify operation, seal integrity, and thermal performance. The photo record is complete before we pack tools.
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365-Day Done Right Promise. Under the Haven Standard, if it’s not done right, we make it right. The warranty document travels with the photo record.
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AfterWhat Therma-Tru Energy-Efficient Windows Costs in Hollywood
| Scenario | Typical Range |
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| Single IGU replacement (Low-E, argon-filled) | $340 - $520 |
| Classic-Craft or Fiber-Classic sash seal replacement (per unit) | $180 - $290 |
| Smooth-Star patio door roller and track service | $260 - $440 |
| Full window replacement, Therma-Tru compatible, energy-efficient | $1,100 - $1,800 |
| Multi-unit weatherization and seal package | $680 - $1,200 |
What moves the price: unit size, floor level (pump truck or ladder work), frame condition behind the trim, and whether the original installation used proper flashing. We pull permits when required by Hollywood building code and pass inspection. Call (754) 714-7309 for your exact quote - estimates are free, and we offer a free second opinion on any written estimate you have in hand.
Why Hollywood Homeowners Call Sightline Windows & Doors Hollywood for Therma-Tru Work
We are independently owned and operated under the Haven Standard, not a franchise or a factory outlet. Our technicians carry license numbers on their uniforms and have worked on Therma-Tru units from the 2015 production runs still common in Hollywood’s Oakridge neighborhood to current lines. When a Therma-Tru part is back-ordered or discontinued, we draw from eight manufacturer lines - PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux - to find a performance-matched solution rather than leaving you in a queue. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is stamped on every job, not offered as a courtesy. Live phone coverage is available 24/7. Measure the opening, not your optimism.
FAQs
It depends on the age and the repair type. Therma-Tru’s limited lifetime warranty on glass typically covers seal failure for 20 years from manufacture, but only for the original purchaser with proper documentation. We check your serial number and installation date before quoting, and we perform warranty-safe work - meaning we do not drill vent holes in failed IGUs or apply aftermarket films that terminate coverage. If your unit qualifies for a factory claim, we tell you before we touch it. Call (754) 714-7309 and we will review your paperwork at no charge.
We source OEM parts when they are available and when the cost-benefit makes sense for you. For discontinued lines or out-of-warranty units, we specify quality aftermarket components that meet or exceed the original spec - warm-edge spacers, marine-rated seals, 316 stainless hardware - with part numbers documented in your file. You see the difference in writing before we order.
Repair is viable when the frame is square, the flashing is intact, and the failure is isolated to the glass unit, seal, or hardware. Replacement makes sense when you have multiple failures, the frame has settled out of plumb, or you want to upgrade from the original U-factor to current ENERGY STAR criteria. We measure both paths and quote both if you ask. Call (754) 714-7309 to schedule the survey.
Most repairs we complete in two to four hours on site. IGU replacements require a return visit after the custom glass is fabricated, typically five to ten business days for Therma-Tru-compatible units. We do not quote turnaround we cannot meet.
Yes, when the scope triggers Hollywood’s building code requirements - generally full-frame replacement, changes to egress dimensions, or work in a wind-borne debris region. We pull the permit, schedule inspection, and pass it. The permit number goes in your file with the photo record. There is no markup on permit fees; you see the city invoice.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner, Sightline Windows & Doors Hollywood at Sightline Windows & Doors Hollywood, serving Hollywood and nearby areas.