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Mr-Glass Construction in Fort Lauderdale, FL | Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale
We provide independent Mr Glass specialists for window and door service across Fort Lauderdale, from Lauderdale Manors to the beach. The one thing that makes our Mr-Glass work different here: we check your address against Fort Lauderdale’s Coastal High Hazard Area wind-load maps before quoting anything. Call (754) 354-7423 for a free estimate.
Why Fort Lauderdale Residents Choose Us for Mr-Glass Service
We see Mr-Glass windows and doors in every corner of Fort Lauderdale, and over the years we’ve learned their frame tolerances, hardware quirks, and glazing channels the way you learn a neighbor’s habits. Luca Romano, our owner and lead Fort Lauderdale General Contractor, trained at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and has spent the past several years working on Fort Lauderdale homes, including some tight older builds near Las Olas Boulevard where nothing is square and every fix requires real problem-solving. We stock OEM-grade and direct-fit aftermarket parts locally, so a Mr-Glass repair in Fort Lauderdale doesn’t wait on a warehouse in another state. The work either holds up or it doesn’t, and we make sure it does.
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Common Mr-Glass Construction Problems We Solve in Fort Lauderdale
- Salt corrosion pitting on aluminum frames. Homes within a half-mile of the Intracoastal or the ocean see Mr-Glass Classic and Horizon Series frames start pitting within a decade. Corrosion makes sashes seize and weep holes clog, which leads to water pooling inside the track. We remove the corroded sections and replace them with marine-grade components where the frame is salvageable.
- Failed nylon roller assemblies on Horizon sliding doors. Salt grit gets into the bearing tracks of waterfront condo doors and grinds the nylon down until panels jump the track. This is the most common Mr-Glass issue we see in Fort Lauderdale high-rises near the beach.
- Compromised butyl glazing tape on original single-pane sashes. Fort Lauderdale’s 1950s and 60s concrete-block homes in neighborhoods like Lauderdale Manors often still have their original Mr-Glass single-pane windows. The butyl tape dries and fails, and summer downpours push water straight through to the interior.
- Loose or stripped keeper screws on casement and awning hardware. Hurricane-code wind cycles work hardware loose over time. A stripped keeper on a Mr-Glass casement window causes air leaks and will fail a Miami-Dade re-certification test.
- Weep hole blockages from salt and debris buildup. Fort Lauderdale’s salt air plus leaf litter from our tropical landscaping clogs Mr-Glass frame weep holes fast. Standing water in the track corrodes the frame from the inside out, and by the time you notice, the frame often needs section replacement rather than a simple cleanout.
Mr-Glass Service in Fort Lauderdale: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Here’s a detail most window companies won’t tell you. Mr-Glass frames on homes within the City of Fort Lauderdale’s designated Coastal High Hazard Area must meet a 180-mph wind load rating under the current Florida Building Code. That boundary shifts roughly along the Intracoastal, and it’s stricter than what a house just across I-95 in Plantation requires. We always pull the updated flood and wind zone maps before quoting a Mr-Glass replacement, because the difference between a standard window and a code-compliant impact unit can be thousands of dollars, and it depends on your exact address. On the barrier island and along Las Olas Isles, any Mr-Glass frame more than ten years old with visible corrosion likely needs replacement rather than re-glazing. Inland, we can often save the frame and replace just the sash and hardware. One more Fort Lauderdale reality: any exterior aluminum that sits within a mile of the Intracoastal starts breaking down faster than the same window would in Cooper City or Davie. That’s the salt air, and it’s why we quote with that timeline in mind.
Mr-Glass Models & Products We Service in Fort Lauderdale
Our crews work on Mr-Glass Classic Series single-hung aluminum windows, Horizon Series sliding glass doors, Impact Series casement and fixed windows, and Storefront Series commercial entry systems. For parts, we don’t patch things together. We replace worn roller assemblies, weatherstripping, and balances with new OEM-grade or direct-fit aftermarket components. A recent job in Lauderdale Manors involved two Classic Series sashes on a 1964 concrete-block ranch where the aluminum channels had corroded so badly the sashes wouldn’t stay tilted. We pulled the sashes, installed new direct-fit replacements with stainless steel balance springs and marine-grade wool pile, and the homeowner could finally close her windows tight before the next afternoon thunderstorm. When a Mr-Glass frame or sash is corroded beyond safe re-glazing, we tell you straight and quote a comparable new impact-rated unit instead.
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AfterMr-Glass Service Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
We believe homeowners should not have to call just to know if a project is in their ballpark. Here are the honest ranges for Mr-Glass work in Fort Lauderdale:
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Emergency & Storm Damage | $400 – $1,800 |
What moves the number: how many openings you have, whether the frame is salvageable, and whether your address falls inside the Coastal High Hazard Area wind-load boundary. Every estimate includes a written line-item price before any work starts, and that price doesn’t change at the door. Call (754) 354-7423 and we’ll put it in writing.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale 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 – Mr-Glass Construction in Fort Lauderdale
Yes. The usual culprit is failed nylon rollers that have been ground down by salt grit, which lets the panel lift and skip the track. We replace the roller assembly with a direct-fit component and reset the panel. If the track itself is corroded, we’ll tell you and quote a replacement rather than patching it. Call (754) 354-7423 for an exact quote, and estimates are free.
Usually, yes. Fogged glass on original Mr-Glass sashes means the butyl glazing tape has failed and moisture is getting between the panes. We can remove the sash, replace the tape, and re-glaze the unit without touching the frame, as long as the aluminum is still structurally sound. For homes near the Intracoastal where salt has pitted the frame, replacement may be the smarter call. Call (754) 354-7423 and we’ll assess it honestly.
Yes, typically. Fort Lauderdale requires a permit for window replacement when the new units change the opening’s structural or wind-load characteristics, and any work within the Coastal High Hazard Area must meet the 180-mph rating under the Florida Building Code. We pull the permits and handle the inspection, so you don’t have to navigate Fort Lauderdale’s building department alone.
No, a properly completed repair with correct hardware will not fail re-certification. What fails inspections is loose or stripped keeper screws, corroded frames, or weatherstripping that no longer seals. We make sure the repair meets Miami-Dade standards so your re-certification passes. Call (754) 354-7423 if you’re up for re-certification and we’ll do a walkthrough first.
You can, and we do it regularly for businesses along Las Olas Boulevard and surrounding commercial strips. The bottom sweep wears from foot traffic and Florida humidity, but the original Mr-Glass aluminum frame is often in good enough shape to keep. We replace the sweep and adjust the closer so the door seals clean. Call (754) 354-7423 for a quote, and we’ll schedule around your business hours.
Service Areas Near Fort Lauderdale
Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale covers the neighborhoods and cities surrounding Fort Lauderdale, including Mr-Glass service in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea along the coast and Mr-Glass service in Plantation just west across I-95. We also work in Lauderdale Lakes, Margate, and Hallandale Beach. For our full footprint, see the Fort Lauderdale service area page.
Book Your Mr-Glass Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
Need a Mr-Glass repair or Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale or a full impact window replacement? Call (754) 354-7423 and you’ll get a written price before any work starts, plus a live arrival time and photo updates before and after. Luca’s usually the one answering the phone, and he’ll tell you straight what your windows need. Estimates are free.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner & Lead Contractor at Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2017.
