MULTI-SLIDE DOORS
BALCONY & PATIO SLIDERS
Impact Sliding Glass Doors
Heavy-gauge aluminum multi-slide panels with tandem stainless rollers and water-rated sill risers.
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IMPACT GLAZING • DIV 08
FL CGC1517295 • CCC1329271
Condo Window Replacement in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Condo window replacement involves unit owners, the association, milestone inspections, and tight rules. We handle condo window projects with the experience these jobs require.
Miami-Dade NOA
Large Missile Impact
HVHZ Certified
+/- 100 PSF Design Pressure
100% In-House Crews
Dual-Licensed Quality
FL STATE LICENSED
CGC1517295 • CCC1329271
100%
In-House Crews • Zero Brokers
HURRICANE IMPACT GLAZING • FIELD EXPERTISE
Condo Window Replacement Done Right
Condo window replacement in Fort Lauderdale is a specialty service that goes well beyond standard residential window installation — and the differences matter. Installing impact windows on the 15th floor of a Fort Lauderdale high-rise requires access equipment that residential contractors don't use, coordination with HOA boards and building management that adds layers to the project management scope, and product specifications calibrated to the higher design pressure requirements that upper-floor locations demand. At Planet Construction FL, we have the equipment, licensing, experience, and HOA management relationships to execute condo window replacement projects of any scale in Fort Lauderdale's multi-story residential market.
Structural Masonry Anchoring
Engineered sub-buck installation with 5/16" stainless Tapcon masonry anchors meeting high-pressure wind envelopes.
Laminated PVB & SentryGlas
Multi-layer impact glass resistant to 9-lb 2x4 projectile strikes at 50 feet per second (Large Missile D).
Dual-Licensed Permitting & Execution
General Contractor (CGC1517295) and Roofing Contractor (CCC1329271) single-source warranty accountability.
Storm Hazard Reality • Envelope Breaches
Condo Window Projects Get Complicated Fast
Condo window replacement isn't a single-family job — it involves association approval, building access, milestone considerations, sometimes scaffolding or lift work, and coordination with multiple unit owners. Inexperienced installers create board complaints, scheduling chaos, and unfinished work.
Mandatory Building Department Benchmark • FBC Standards
Engineered Protocol • Quality Assurance
Coordinated Condo Window Replacement
We work with condo boards, property managers, and unit owners to scope, schedule, and execute window replacement projects with minimal disruption. Permits, association paperwork, and milestone documentation are all handled. The result is a clean install for the building and the residents.
Fully permitted with signed & sealed engineering calculations
COMMERCIAL • MULTI-FAMILY • RESIDENTIAL
Unique Challenges of Condo Window Replacement
Condo window replacement in Fort Lauderdale's multi-story buildings presents challenges that don't exist in single-family home replacement projects. Physical access to upper-floor units requires elevator coordination for material transport, with building management approval for hours of use and weight limits that must be respected. Window installation at height may require scaffolding, swing-stage, or man-lift equipment for exterior access — work that involves coordination with building management, neighboring units, and any outdoor amenity areas below the work zone. Design pressure requirements for windows at upper floors are significantly higher than at ground level — a window at the 20th floor of a Fort Lauderdale high-rise may carry design pressure requirements double those of the same window at the ground floor. And the HOA approval process — already discussed — must be navigated for every unit, with associations that may be simultaneously managing multiple unit owner replacement projects at different stages of the approval cycle.
MULTI-SLIDE DOORS
IMPACT WINDOWS
SINGLE-HUNG & CASEMENT
Hurricane Impact Windows
Energy-efficient Low-E insulated glass packages with argon fill, heavy sashes, and stainless multipoint hardware.
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ARCHITECTURAL DOORS
FRENCH & PIVOT DOORS
Luxury Impact Entry Systems
Custom oversized impact entrance systems combining high security, three-point deadbolts, and designer finishes.
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COMMERCIAL GLAZING
COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT
Commercial Storefront & Glass
Thermally broken heavy-gauge commercial framing, panic hardware, and impact glass for retail and plazas.
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STORM SHUTTERS
EXTERIOR PROTECTION
Accordion & Motorized Shutters
Extruded aluminum curved blades, keyed center locks, and Somfy motorized roll-down systems for wide lanais.
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GARAGE DOORS
WIND-CODE ENFORCED
Hurricane Impact Garage Doors
Reinforced steel strut backings, heavy-duty commercial track assemblies, and insulated quiet openers.
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Regulatory Code Standards • FBC & Miami-Dade NOA
High-Rise Installation Capabilities
Planet Construction FL maintains the access equipment capabilities needed for high-rise condo window replacement in Fort Lauderdale. Our crews are trained and equipped for elevated work, and we maintain relationships with rigging and swing-stage subcontractors for projects requiring exterior facade access at heights beyond what interior access provides. All high-rise window replacement work is planned with a written site-specific safety plan, and we coordinate with building management on crane or aerial equipment positioning, swing-stage tie-in locations, and work scheduling that minimizes impact on building residents and amenity areas below the work zone. We carry the insurance coverage required for high-rise work — including elevated work coverage — and provide certificates of insurance to building management before any high-rise work begins.
Licensed CGC1517295 • CCC1329271 Execution
Full Permit Coordination & Building Inspection Sign-Offs
Glazing Verification Criteria
DESIGN PRESSURE SPECIFICATION
Up to +/- 100 PSF Wind Load
Calibrated structural calculations for exposure category and building height.
IMPACT CERTIFICATION
ASTM E1886 & E1996 Large Missile
Passes repeated missile strike and 9,000 cyclical positive/negative wind cycles.
ENERGY & THERMAL PERFORMANCE
Energy Star & Low-E Coating
Substantial solar heat gain reduction and significant annual FPL power savings.
FIELD APPLICATION SPECIFICATIONS
HOA & Board Coordination for Condo Projects
Working effectively with Fort Lauderdale condominium associations requires understanding of how associations govern and make decisions — and the patience to navigate a process that involves multiple stakeholders and varying timelines. Planet Construction FL's project team communicates directly with HOA management companies, architectural committees, and building managers throughout every condo window replacement project. We attend board meetings when required to present project scopes for building-wide programs, provide written project updates to management on active projects, and maintain the documentation trail that associations need for their records. Our familiarity with the association management companies and management software platforms commonly used in Broward County's condo market helps projects move efficiently through the administrative process that is inherent to condo window replacement work.
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Precision laser opening measurements, wind pressure calculations, and city permit package submittal.
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Sub-buck inspection, rot replacement with pressure-treated lumber, and liquid waterproof sill flashing.
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Setting heavy-gauge aluminum frames plumb, leveling sills, and securing Tapcons into concrete block.
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Tooling continuous polyurethane perimeter expansion joints and passing final municipal building inspection.
Asset Managers • HOA Boards
Building-Wide Condo Window Programs
Building-wide condo window replacement programs — where the association coordinates replacement across all or most units in a single program cycle — offer significant advantages over individual unit-by-unit replacement. Bulk purchasing through a single preferred contractor produces lower per-unit product and installation costs. A single HOA approval process for the building's selected product covers all units simultaneously. Construction sequencing can be managed to minimize total building disruption versus individual units each going through their own separate project. Insurance and liability documentation is streamlined. Planet Construction FL designs and manages building-wide condo window programs of all scales — from 20-unit mid-rise buildings to 200-unit high-rise towers — providing the program management infrastructure that makes these complex projects run smoothly.
Multi-Unit Program Support
Phased window installation schedules, resident notifications, HOA board architectural review submittals, and clean master permitting.
HOA Architectural Board Presentations & Color Match Submittals
100% Financing & PACE Capital Programs for Qualified Properties
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Direct Qualifier CGC1517295 • No Obligation Glazing Review
RECENT REGIONAL PERFORMANCE • VERIFIED SITES
Documented Impact Glazing Projects • South Florida Portfolio
Engineering-compliant impact windows, sliding glass door retrofits, and commercial storefront assemblies across Broward and Palm Beach counties.
WESTON • LUXURY RESIDENTIAL
Weston Luxury French Door Retrofit
Custom bronze anodized French patio impact doors with multi-point locking and laminated Low-E energy glass.
FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH • CONDOMINIUM
Oceanfront High-Rise Impact Glazing
Turnkey replacement of 120 sliding glass balcony doors and casement windows engineered for high-altitude wind loads.
POMPANO BEACH • COMMERCIAL PLAZA
Retail Storefront Impact Curtain Wall
Commercial storefront aluminum framing with impact-rated laminate safety glass and commercial ADA entry doors.
FIELD EXPERTISE • CLARITY FOR OWNERS & BOARDS
Frequently Asked Questions • Impact Windows & Doors
Direct answers on NOA ratings, insurance premium reductions, installation lead times, and financing options in South Florida.
Who is responsible for condo window replacement — the unit owner or the HOA?
Responsibility varies by association and is defined in the condominium documents. In most Fort Lauderdale condominiums, windows are the unit owner's responsibility to maintain and replace, while the window frames or openings as structural building elements may be common elements. Some associations manage building-wide window replacement programs as a common element improvement funded through assessments. The specific division of responsibility for your building's windows is determined by reviewing the Declaration of Condominium and any amendments — we advise on this question frequently and can help clarify the applicable documents for each project.
What design pressure are condo windows required to meet?
Design pressure requirements for condo windows in Fort Lauderdale increase with building height and proximity to the coast. At the 5th floor of a coastal high-rise, design pressure requirements may be 60–70 pounds per square foot. At the 20th floor, requirements can exceed 100 pounds per square foot for windows on the exposed facade. We confirm the specific design pressure requirements for each unit based on the building's structural drawings and the applicable wind speed maps, and specify products with NOA documentation covering those requirements.
Can window replacement be done without disrupting condo residents?
Window replacement within a unit requires interior access — typically 4–8 hours per window for a standard floor unit installation. We coordinate access timing with each unit owner in advance, schedule work to respect quiet hours where the association has established them, and complete interior restoration — touching up caulk, cleaning glass, removing all debris — before leaving each unit. For building-wide programs, we work with property management on a unit sequencing schedule that distributes the installation workload throughout the building over the program timeline rather than concentrating it on adjacent units simultaneously.
How long does a building-wide condo window program take?
A 100-unit building-wide impact window replacement program — replacing windows in all units in a phased approach — typically takes 9–18 months from program inception through final installation in all units. This includes the HOA approval and program design phase (2–3 months), product ordering and permit processing (2–3 months), and phased installation across the building (6–12 months depending on building size and installation pace). We provide a detailed program schedule at the proposal stage so the association board can plan communications to unit owners and budget accordingly.
IMPACT GLAZING ESTIMATE • DIRECT RESPONSE
Get Your Condo Window Replacement in Fort Lauderdale, FL Quote & Consultation
Request on-site laser measurements, product sample demonstrations, or line-item quotes for your building. Fully permitted under CGC1517295.
Direct consultation with Licensed Qualifier John Kraja
Dual State Licensed: CGC1517295 (General) • CCC1329271 (Roofing)
Zero Subcontractor Hand-offs • Certified Factory Glazing Installers