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Therma-Tru Impact Windows & Doors in Sunrise: What to Know First
We install and service Therma-Tru impact windows and doors in Sunrise as an independent provider, not an authorized dealer. Most Therma-Tru jobs we handle run from $340 for a single-hung sash replacement to $4,200 for a full impact-rated door and frame unit, and we put that written price in your hands before any work starts. Our measured survey and your quote are the same document - Haven Clause 1 - so the number you see is the number on the invoice.
This page is for Sunrise homeowners who already have Therma-Tru products and need impact-rated repair, replacement, or upgrade work done correctly the first time. If you’re in the Inverrary area, Sawgrass Estates, or west of the Sawgrass Expressway and your Therma-Tru units need attention, call (754) 254-5294 to schedule your free estimate.
How Therma-Tru Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Impact sash corner separation on Classic-Craft and Fiber-Classic series. The pultruded fiberglass frame expands at a different rate than the vinyl glazing bead in Broward’s humidity cycles. After three to four years, the bead loosens and the laminated glass slips in the rabbet. We remove the sash, re-bed with structural silicone rated for the full wind-load span, and replace the bead with OEM-spec retainers rather than generic snap-in.
- Threshold rot beneath Smooth-Star impact-rated entry systems. The composite threshold drains through two small weep slots that clog with Sunrise’s sandy soil and roof runoff. Water pools, the composite delaminates, and the sill plate beneath begins to decay. We pull the threshold, inspect the rough-opening subfloor with a moisture meter, install a sloped pan flashing with oversized drainage, and reset the door to the measured survey spec.
- Multi-point lock misalignment on DuraProtect impact door systems. The three-point deadbolt set drifts when the hinge-side jamb settles in the sandy fill common to Sunrise’s western developments. The top bolt misses the striker by 3/16″ and the door won’t seal against the weatherstrip. We don’t shim and hope; we pull the casing, re-anchor the jamb with structural screws to the king stud, and re-machine the striker locations to the factory template.
- Laminated glass delamination on older Pulse series units. The PVB interlayer breaks down at the edges first, visible as a milky haze that starts at the sightline and creeps inward. This is not cosmetic - it’s a failure of the impact membrane. We source replacement IGUs from a certified fabricator with the same missile-impact certification as the original, document the rating stamp, and register the warranty transfer with the glass supplier.
- Operator arm fatigue on Therma-Tru casement impact units. The scissor mechanism sees constant load from positive pressure in our easterly wind patterns. The brass bushing wears oval, the arm chatters, and the sash won’t hold its designed compression against the frame. We replace with the OEM operator rather than a universal fit - the mounting hole pattern and torque spec are proprietary - and test the closing force with a spring gauge before we leave.
Our Therma-Tru Impact Windows & Doors Process

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Measured survey. We document every opening with a laser measure and record frame squareness, rough-opening condition, and existing fastener pattern. You keep this document.
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Diagnostics with the unit in place. We run the sash, test the lock engagement, check the glazing bed with a feeler gauge, and photograph any delamination or seal failure. No guesswork.
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Parts decision. OEM Therma-Tru components when available and warranty-appropriate; quality aftermarket when the OEM part is obsolete or when an upgraded component (stainless hinge pin, improved weatherstrip pile) outperforms the original. We explain the choice in writing.
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Repair or replacement. Work proceeds from the written scope only. If we find concealed damage - subfloor rot, king-stud compromise - we stop, photograph, and present a revised scope before continuing.
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Performance test. Every impact-rated unit gets a closed-door/window pressure check, lock-set cycling, and sightline alignment verification against the measured survey.
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Documentation handoff. Photo record, updated measured survey, written invoice matching the quote, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise stamped and dated.
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| Scenario | Typical Range |
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| Single-hung sash replacement (Classic-Craft, Fiber-Classic) | $340 - $680 |
| Full frame-and-sash replacement, standard single-hung | $1,200 - $1,850 |
| Entry door slab replacement, Smooth-Star impact-rated | $1,800 - $2,600 |
| Full prehung impact door unit, DuraProtect series | $3,200 - $4,200 |
| Threshold replacement with pan flashing | $580 - $920 |
| Laminated IGU replacement (delamination repair) | $440 - $780 per unit |
What moves the price: unit size, whether the rough opening needs reframing, accessibility (second-story installs in Sunrise’s gated communities often require interior carry), and whether we encounter concealed water damage once the unit is out. We price for what we find, not what we hope. Call (754) 254-5294 for your exact number - estimates are free, and we offer a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve already received.
Why Sunrise Homeowners Call Sightline Windows & Doors Sunrise for Therma-Tru Work

We’ve installed and serviced 18,000+ openings since 2012, and a measurable share of those have been Therma-Tru units in Sunrise neighborhoods from Inverrary to Sawgrass. Sonia Raman tracks every callback by manufacturer and failure mode - it’s how we know that Pulse series delamination spikes in year six, or that DuraProtect lock drift correlates to specific soil conditions west of Nob Hill Road.
Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by license number before arrival - Haven Clause 3. The price you get is the price you pay - Haven Clause 1. And if something’s not right, we make it right for 365 days - written into the Haven Standard, not offered as a courtesy.
We also carry PGT, CGI, CWS, and ES Windows lines, so if your Therma-Tru unit is obsolete or if a different manufacturer better matches your performance requirement, we can specify across eight product lines without steering you toward what’s in our warehouse.
FAQs
Using an independent service provider does not automatically void your warranty, but Therma-Tru requires OEM parts and factory-authorized procedures for certain structural components. We source OEM when the warranty is still in force and document every part number. If your unit is out of warranty, we explain where OEM still matters for impact certification and where a quality aftermarket component performs equivalently. Call (754) 254-5294 and we’ll review your warranty status before we quote.
Most single-component repairs - sash replacement, operator swap, threshold reset - finish in one working day. Full unit replacements require two to three days: removal, rough-opening inspection, installation, and seal cure time. We don’t rush the sealant cure; in Sunrise’s humidity, silicone needs its full timeline to achieve the shear strength the wind-load rating depends on. Call (754) 254-5294 to schedule.
Therma-Tru maintains parts availability for current series and many discontinued lines, though some Pulse and early DuraProtect hardware is obsolete. We stock common failure items - corner keys, weatherstrip profiles, hinge sets - and fabricate custom solutions when the OEM part is gone, always documenting that the replacement meets or exceeds the original impact performance. Bring us your unit information; we’ll verify parts status at no charge.
Repair when the frame is sound, the glazing certification is intact, and the failure is isolated to a replaceable component - sash, operator, threshold. Replace when you see frame rot, multiple IGUs delaminating, or when the unit no longer carries a valid impact rating for your wind-borne debris zone. We make this call with you, not for you, and we show you the frame readings that support it. Call (754) 254-5294 for a free assessment.
In Sunrise, easterly winds off the Atlantic drive water against the weatherstrip at pressures the door handles fine from other directions. If your threshold weeps are clogged or the door is out of plumb, that pressure finds the path of least resistance. We diagnose with a calibrated fan and smoke pencil - not a garden hose - to locate the exact leak path. The fix is usually threshold drainage and jamb realignment, not a new door. Call (754) 254-5294 to schedule leak detection.
Measure it right once, and the install tells you nothing went wrong.
Ready to get your Therma-Tru impact windows or doors handled correctly? Call (754) 254-5294 to schedule your free estimate. We’ll bring the measured survey, the written price, and the documented photo record - every time.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner, Sightline Windows & Doors Sunrise at Sightline Windows & Doors Sunrise, serving Sunrise and nearby areas.










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