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A 3-panel sliding window – also called a 3-lite roller – carries three separate glazed panels in a single frame, with the center panel fixed and the two outer panels sliding past it on a roller track. In Hollywood, FL, they’re a common choice for wide openings on the back of a home, master bedrooms facing a canal, or any wall where a standard two-panel unit simply doesn’t have enough sightline. Installed correctly with impact-rated glass, a 3-lite roller meets Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) requirements and qualifies for the wind mitigation credit that cuts homeowner’s insurance premiums in Broward County.
At Sightline Windows & Doors, we’ve worked on more than 18,000 openings since 2012, and our Window Installation services include 3-panel sliders among the jobs where measurement matters most. The rough opening needs to be square, the roller track needs a true level, and the frame depth has to match the wall assembly – or you’ll be fighting the panels every time you open them. Every job we do in Hollywood starts with a measured survey that becomes the written price; the two documents are never separate. If you want to talk through your opening before committing to anything, call us at (754) 714-7309 – a live person picks up, any time.
This page covers what 3-panel sliders cost in Hollywood’s current market, how we install them, and what questions homeowners typically ask before they sign. For context on our full scope of work, visit our Window Installation in Hollywood page.
When You Need 3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows
- A wide opening that a two-panel unit can’t fill cleanly. When the rough opening runs past 72 inches, a standard two-lite slider leaves either undersized glass or oversized frame profiles that kill the view. A 3-lite roller fills that span properly, with two operating panels flanking a fixed center light.
- Single-hung or jalousie windows on a rear wall in Hollywood Lakes or West Lake. Many homes in these neighborhoods were built in the 1960s and 1970s with jalousie units across the back – not impact-rated, not airtight, and no longer insurable under most Broward County policies without a waiver. Replacing them with a 3-panel impact slider resolves the insurance issue and the airflow in one move.
- Fogged or delaminating double-pane glass in an existing three-panel unit. If the inert gas has escaped from the IGU (insulated glazing unit), you’ll see a permanent haze or watermark inside the glass. That’s a failed seal, not a cleaning problem. In Hollywood’s humidity, failed seals tend to accelerate once they start.
- Roller tracks that stick, skip, or require force to move. Worn nylon rollers and bent aluminum tracks are the most common complaint we field from Hollywood homeowners with older 3-lite units. At a certain point, a track repair is a short-term fix on a frame that’s already oxidizing from salt air.
- A remodel adding a pass-through between an interior room and a lanai or screened porch. Hollywood’s southeast neighborhoods see a lot of lanai additions. A 3-panel slider rough-opened into a new wall gives you a true pass-through with weather protection and impact resistance – not just a screen.
- SHGC and U-factor compliance for a Broward County permit. New installations and certain replacement projects in Hollywood require products that meet Florida’s Energy Code minimums. Older aluminum single-pane units fail that threshold by a wide margin, and a code-compliant 3-lite roller is the direct upgrade path.
Our 3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows Process
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Measured Survey – the document you keep
Before any price is named, one of our background-checked, uniformed technicians visits the opening and takes frame-to-frame measurements in three places – top, middle, and bottom – to account for any racking in the wall. We record the wall thickness, the existing frame depth, and the condition of the buck or rough framing. That survey is printed and handed to you; it becomes the scope of work. Under Haven Clause 1 (Have it in writing), the written price cannot differ from that document – not by a dollar, not by a line item.
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Product specification by opening, not by inventory
We specify the unit from our eight manufacturer lines – including options for Awning & Hopper Windows and other styles – based on what the opening actually requires: frame width, glass package, SHGC target, and whether the project is a permit-pull or a permit-exempt replacement. For 3-panel sliders in Hollywood, we regularly draw from ES Windows and ECO Window Systems, both of which carry Miami-Dade NOA approvals and offer the DP (design pressure) ratings that Broward County inspectors check. We’ll show you the spec sheet and the NOA number before you sign anything.
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Permit application (when required)
Hollywood requires a building permit for new window openings and for replacements that change the rough opening size. We pull and manage that permit on your behalf. Our license number goes on the permit application, and you receive a copy. Inspections are scheduled around your availability, not ours.
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Installation day – frame removal, new frame set, and glazing
The existing frame comes out in sections to protect the wall assembly. We set the new frame on shims, check for plumb and level, and fasten to the buck at the intervals the manufacturer’s NOA specifies – not at whatever interval is fastest. The 3-lite roller panels are then glazed into the frame, roller hardware is adjusted until both panels move with consistent, light pressure, and the perimeter is sealed with backer rod and siliconized caulk. On an average Hollywood job, a single 3-panel unit takes three to four hours including cleanup.
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Documented photo record – evidence, not a gesture
Under Haven Clause 4 (Evidence on every job), we photograph the opening before we touch it, during frame removal, at frame set, and after final adjustment. That photo record is yours – it documents the pre-existing condition, the installation sequence, and the finished state. If a question ever arises about what was done and how, the record answers it.
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365-Day Done Right Promise
Every installation we complete in Hollywood is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise, written into the Haven Standard and stamped on your job record: if it’s not done right, we make it right. That covers roller adjustment, seal performance, and frame alignment – not as a courtesy, but as a documented obligation that travels with the job file.
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A 3-panel impact sliding window in Hollywood, FL typically runs between $1,100 and $2,800 per unit installed, depending on the glass package, frame finish, and opening size. That range covers product, labor, and the standard perimeter seal – it does not include permit fees, which Broward County charges separately based on the project valuation. Below is how the price breaks across the most common configurations we see in Hollywood.
| Configuration | Typical Installed Range (Hollywood, FL) |
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| Standard 3-lite roller, aluminum frame, clear impact glass, up to 72″ wide | $1,100 – $1,500 |
| 3-lite roller, aluminum frame, low-E impact glass, 72″ – 96″ wide | $1,400 – $1,900 |
| 3-lite roller, aluminum frame, low-E impact glass, 96″ – 120″ wide | $1,700 – $2,400 |
| 3-lite roller, premium frame profile or custom color, any width | $1,900 – $2,800 |
| Permit fee (Broward County, added to project total) | $150 – $400 (valuation-based) |
What moves the price:
- Glass package. Low-E laminated glass with a solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) below 0.25 costs more than standard clear impact, but it meaningfully reduces cooling load in Hollywood’s climate – the difference in an FPL bill over a summer is real.
- Frame width. Past 96 inches, the unit requires heavier extrusions and a reinforced interlock. That material cost is reflected in the higher tier above.
- Frame condition at removal. If the existing buck shows rot or the wall assembly was cut out of square at the original build, we document it on the measured survey and price the remediation before we start – not after.
- Finish and color. Standard white and bronze anodized finishes sit in the lower tiers. Custom paint finishes or architectural bronze add to product cost.
- Second-floor or difficult access. Some Hollywood homes in the Emerald Hills area have second-floor openings that require additional setup time. That’s noted on the scope document if it applies to your job.
Every price we give is written before any work starts – Haven Clause 1 means the number on your survey is the number on your invoice. If you have a written estimate from another contractor, bring it to us and we’ll review it at no charge under our Free Second Opinion policy. Call (754) 714-7309 to schedule your measured survey and written quote.
FAQs – 3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows in Hollywood, FL
How much does a 3-panel sliding window cost in Hollywood, FL?
A standard 3-panel impact sliding window in Hollywood runs between $1,100 and $2,800 installed, depending on frame width, glass package, and whether a custom finish is specified. Permit fees from Broward County add $150 to $400 on top of that, based on project valuation. The written price you receive from us before work starts is the final price – no adjustments after the fact. Call (754) 714-7309 for a free measured survey and written quote for your specific opening.
Do I need a permit for a 3-panel sliding window replacement in Hollywood?
In Hollywood, a permit is required when the replacement changes the rough opening size or when the project is new construction. Straight same-size replacements – where the new frame drops into the existing rough opening without any structural change – may qualify for a permit exemption under Florida’s window replacement rules, but the exemption depends on the specifics of your wall assembly and the product being installed. We confirm permit status during the measured survey and pull the permit on your behalf when it’s required. Our license number goes on every permit application we file.
What’s the difference between a 3-panel slider and a standard two-panel slider?
A 3-panel (3-lite roller) window has three glazed panels in one frame: the center panel is fixed and doesn’t move, and the two outer panels slide independently on roller tracks. A two-panel slider has one fixed and one operable panel. The 3-lite configuration is used when the opening is wide enough that a single operable panel would be too heavy to move comfortably, or when the design calls for a fixed center light with airflow on both sides. For openings in the 84-inch to 120-inch range, which are common in Hollywood homes built along the canal systems in the 1980s and 1990s, the 3-lite format is typically the right specification, though Bay & Bow Windows may suit certain architectural styles.
How long does a 3-panel sliding window installation take in Hollywood?
A single 3-panel unit on a standard wall – no structural modification, no buck repair – takes three to four hours from frame removal to final roller adjustment and cleanup. If we’re doing multiple units on the same visit, installation time per unit drops because setup is shared. We schedule around your availability, confirm arrival time the day before, and our technicians arrive in uniform and on time – Haven Clause 2 (Arrive on schedule) covers that commitment in writing.
Are 3-panel sliding windows impact-rated for Hollywood’s wind zone?
Yes, when specified correctly. Hollywood sits in Broward County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), which means any window installed there needs a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) or Florida Product Approval. The 3-panel impact sliders we install – alongside Casement Windows and other styles from ES Windows and ECO Window Systems – carry the relevant NOA documentation, and we include the product approval number on your permit application. We don’t install non-impact units in Hollywood openings unless the homeowner is specifically adding a separate code-compliant storm protection system – and even then, we document the choice in writing before proceeding.
Key Takeaways
- 3-panel (3-lite roller) windows are specified for wide openings where a two-panel unit would leave oversized frames or an awkward single operable span – common in Hollywood’s canal-front and lakeside homes.
- Installed cost in Hollywood runs $1,100 to $2,800 per unit; Broward County permit fees add $150 to $400 when a permit is required.
- All units we install carry Miami-Dade NOA approval for HVHZ compliance – required in Hollywood under Florida Building Code.
- Every job starts with a measured survey you keep and a written price that cannot change – Haven Clause 1, not a promotion.
- The 365-Day Done Right Promise and a documented photo record travel with every completed installation.
- We pull permits, manage inspections, and put our license number on every application.
If you’re looking at a wide opening in your Hollywood home and want to know exactly what a 3-panel slider will cost before anyone picks up a tool, call Sightline Windows & Doors at (754) 714-7309. A live person answers. We’ll schedule a measured survey, give you the written price in the same document, and let you decide from there – no pressure, no callback queue. Our broader scope of home service includes every window and door category we cover across South Florida.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors Hollywood, serving Hollywood.