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PGT Custom & Geometric Windows in Wellington: What to Know First
We repair and replace PGT custom and geometric windows throughout Wellington, and most jobs are completed in a single visit. If the window is a standard shape with a failed seal or a broken lite, count on a five-to-seven-day turnaround for glass once we measure. The honest posture on price is simple: a custom PGT geometric window is not a stock item, and the cost reflects the shape, the glass package, and whether the frame can be saved. Call (561) 349-4826 and we’ll walk you through it.
This page is for Wellington homeowners who own PGT windows that are arched, radius, trapezoid, triangle, pentagon, or oversized, and need them fixed or replaced without losing the line of the house. If you have a fogged custom PGT unit facing the Wellington Green corridor, or an arched transom over a front door that’s lost its seal, you’re in the right place.
Key Takeaways
- PGT custom and geometric windows in Wellington can usually be repaired; full replacement is not the only answer.
- We are an independent PGT service provider, not a PGT-authorized dealer. That means we make the decision that’s right for the homeowner, not the brand.
- Most PGT custom window repairs in Wellington are completed in one visit, with glass turnaround of five to seven business days after measuring.
- Every job carries a Done Right Promise, and both manufacturer warranty layers are registered in writing before we leave the driveway.
How PGT Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
PGT builds a solid window, and the Wellington climate works against every window the same way: heat, humidity, and afternoon storms rolling in off the Everglades. Custom and geometric units fail differently than stock rectangles because the shape concentrates stress differently. Here’s what we see most often.
- Seal failure on PGT WinGuard arched units. The curved glass is bent at the factory, and where the curve meets the flat lite, the seal carries more tension than a flat-to-flat joint. After eight to twelve years of Wellington sun, that seal lets go, and the insulated glass unit fogs. The fix is a new IGU built to the same radius. We measure the arc in three places, not two. Most shops measure two and build a unit that’s close but not true. If it’s not true, it binds in the frame the first hot afternoon.
- Radius glass orders coming back with the wrong chord length. Shape windows get measured from the flat top of the arch, and there’s a specific way to do it. If someone measures the visible glass instead of the daylight opening plus the bite into the frame, the new lite comes back short. We’ve seen three of these this season alone from other shops, all on PGT radius units in the Equestrian Club area. We measure the sash pocket, not the glass edge, and we write it down in front of you.
- Frame racking on oversized PGT trapezoid windows. Big geometric units in gable ends take wind load differently than rectangles. Over time, the frame can rack a quarter-inch out of square, which lets air in around the sweep and can crack the mull joint at the top point. We check for square before we order glass. If the frame needs resetting, we tell you before we spend a dollar on materials.
- Condensation inside the glass on PGT Premier Vista fixed geometric units. This is nearly always a seal failure, not a “Wellington humidity issue.” The desiccant inside the spacer has spent itself, the airspace is saturated, and when the glass temperature drops at night, moisture condenses inside. The fix is a new IGU. There’s no permanent fix for a spent seal, and anyone who says different is selling you a temporary fog-clearing treatment.
- Aftermarket glass that doesn’t meet the original PGT spec. A homeowner pays for impact-rated WorkPoint geometry, and a shop quietly installs standard annealed glass to save money. It fits, it looks fine, but it won’t take a storm. We write the glass spec on the quote, and we build to PGT’s stated thickness and interlayer, not to whatever the supplier has in the yard.
Our PGT Custom & Geometric Windows Process
The process works the same on a small arch in a horse country ranch house as it does on a sixteen-foot trapezoid in a gated community off South Shore. Here’s what happens when you call.
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You call, a live person answers. Not a voicemail tree, not a callback form. We ask about the window, the shape, and what it’s doing wrong, and we schedule a time that works.
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We measure the opening twice. Both times by hand, and both times written down. For shape windows, we take a pattern of the opening when the shape is unusual. The pattern guarantees the glass comes back right.
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We quote the job on paper. Side-by-side if it helps: OEM glass from PGT’s supplier network versus a quality aftermarket option. You see the same spec sheet we do, with both warranty durations stated.
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We order the glass and set the date. Standard shapes take five to seven business days. Complex shapes with radius or oversized dimensions can run two to three weeks depending on the glass package. We tell you before you sign.
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We set the unit, shim, and seal it true. The frame gets checked for square, the pocket gets cleaned, the new lite goes in, and the sealant gets tooled smooth. We register both warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves.
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We test and walk you through it. You see the window operate, you hear the seal, you get the paperwork. If something’s not right, you have 90 days to tell us and we’ll make it right.
What PGT Custom & Geometric Windows Costs in Wellington
Cost depends on the shape, the glass package, and whether the frame is sound. Here are the ranges we quote most often in Wellington.
- Seal-failed IGU replacement, small fixed arch (under 24 inches): $285-$420
- Seal-failed IGU replacement, large radius or oversized trapezoid: $520-$840
- Full custom geometric window with impact glass, new frame: $1,200-$3,400 per unit depending on size and shape
- Arched transom repair with curved glass: $390-$610
What moves the price: the radius of the curve, whether the glass is impact-rated or not, the thickness of the lite, and whether the existing frame can be saved. A straight replacement with a stock lite is always cheaper than rebuilding an arch. We’ll put the actual number in writing. Call (561) 349-4826 for a free estimate, and we’ll measure it before we quote it.
Why Wellington Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for PGT Work
We’re a Wellington company, not a franchise with a regional office in a warehouse park. Dale Kessler grew up in Paddock Park, and the shop has been serving this community since 2008. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and trained to work in a customer’s home the way they’d work in their own mother’s. If the pane is not true, the job is not done. That’s the founding rule, and it governs every PGT install we do.
On PGT custom and geometric work, we carry the load of the other major impact lines too - CGI, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems - so if a replacement makes more sense than a repair, we can quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper and let you decide with your eyes open. Every job carries the Done Right Promise, backed by The Keystone Standard: both warranty layers registered in writing, durations stated, before the truck leaves the driveway. We stand behind it.
FAQs
In most cases, a PGT custom geometric window can be repaired by replacing the insulated glass unit, not the entire window. The frame stays in place, the new lite goes in, and the window performs like new. Full replacement is only necessary when the frame itself has racked, rotted, or lost its structural square. We’ll tell you which one you have before you spend any money. Call (561) 349-4826 to schedule a measurement.
If the window is still under PGT’s warranty, we respect that warranty and help you file through the proper channel. As an independent PGT service provider, we’re not authorized by PGT, but we build to PGT’s stated glass specifications so the window’s performance is not compromised. We register both warranty layers in writing before the job is done. If you’re unsure about your warranty status, call us and we’ll help you check it.
Standard-shaped replacement glass takes five to seven business days after we measure. True geometric shapes with radius or oversized dimensions can take two to three weeks depending on the glass package and the supplier. We’ll give you a realistic timeline before you sign, not a promise we can’t keep. Call (561) 349-4826 and we’ll measure it and tell you exactly when you’ll see us again.
We offer both, and we quote them side by side. OEM glass from PGT’s supplier network carries the manufacturer’s warranty and matches the original spec. Quality aftermarket glass can match the same thickness and interlayer at a lower price. If the window is under warranty, we recommend going OEM. If it’s out of warranty and the budget matters, aftermarket built to PGT’s spec is a legitimate choice. We’ll show you the numbers on paper and let you decide.
That morning fog is the first sign of a seal failure. The window is not “breathing” or reacting to humidity. The seal has failed, the desiccant is spent, and the insulating gas has leaked out. The window will fog more and more over time, until it’s permanently clouded. You don’t need to replace the whole window. You need a new IGU built to the same arc. Call (561) 349-4826 and we’ll confirm the diagnosis and give you a written quote.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Wellington and nearby areas.
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