Window Replacement in Miami Gardens, FL

Window Replacement in Miami Gardens is never a simple swap, because every new window has to be approved for the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone and go through a city permit. This page is for homeowners whose main goal is replacing windows that are broken, leaking, stuck or out of date, whether that means one bathroom window or every opening in the house. Many choose impact glass along the way, but the starting point is getting rid of windows that no longer work.

The windows we replace most

• Jalousie windows: glass louvers that never fully seal, leak air and let in bugs and rain.
• Aluminum awning windows: common in 1960s and 1970s block homes, with cranks and operators that wear out.
• Single-hung aluminum windows with failing balances, broken locks or pitted frames.
• Sliding windows whose tracks have corroded.
• Fogged or cracked glass in any window that is not worth repairing.

The 25% rule

Miami-Dade's window and door permitting rules set a threshold that shapes most projects. Replace up to 25% of the glazed openings, and the new windows need to be HVHZ approved but the rest of the house can stay as is. Go over 25%, and every replaced glazed opening has to meet impact requirements, either with impact glass or an approved protection device such as shutters. We count your openings at the estimate so you know which side of that line your plan falls on.

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Exact replacement versus changing the opening

Miami-Dade's fast-track window and door permit is for exact replacements. If you want a bigger window, a smaller one, or to close an opening off, that is a modification that needs plans showing the change. Larger openings may also need a new lintel. We tell you at the estimate which path your project takes.

Bedrooms keep their way out

Even a straight replacement has to keep a bedroom's emergency escape opening. A tall, narrow single-hung may not open wide enough, so we sometimes recommend a horizontal roller or casement in the same opening. The county's figures are 5.7 square feet of clear opening (5 square feet at grade), with at least 24 inches of height and 20 inches of width.

Energy rules on bigger projects

Larger renovations can bring Florida's energy code into play for the new windows, and the building department will tell you if your project crosses that line. Low-E coated glass with the right solar heat gain rating is the usual way to meet it.

Repair or replace?

A broken crank, a missing screen or a sticky balance can often be repaired. A cracked frame, a window that leaks at the corners, or glass that cannot be replaced because the frame is obsolete usually means it is time for a new unit.