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PGT Door Installation: The Lantana Owner’s Guide

PGT door installation in Lantana typically runs $1,850-$4,200 for a complete replacement, depending on whether the unit is impact-rated, the size of the rough opening, and whether the original frame is salvageable. We stock PGT-compatible hardware, hinges, and track assemblies for same-day repair on most common failures. Most Lantana homeowners discover a problem when the door sticks during summer humidity, the lockset won’t engage after a storm, or they notice daylight showing between the sash and the frame.

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Which PGT Models This Applies To

PGT builds three primary door series that we regularly encounter in Lantana: the WinGuard impact-rated vinyl and aluminum lines, the PremierVue aluminum series, and the non-impact ClassicVue line. The critical compatibility gotcha is the hinge mortise spacing: WinGuard vinyl doors use a 4-inch center-to-center hinge pattern, while PremierVue aluminum units run 4.5 inches. Order the wrong hinge set and the pre-drilled frame holes won’t line up, which turns a two-hour swap into a half-day rebuild.

To identify your series, check the etched mark in the glass corner or the label on the door jamb. The model prefix tells the story: WGD for WinGuard, PVU for PremierVue, CVU for ClassicVue. For hardware replacements, we match OEM PGT parts when the series is still in production. For discontinued lines, we source aftermarket equivalents from Truth Hardware or Hoppe that meet the original spec, test them for fit in our Lantana shop first, and document the substitution in your written scope. We are an independent service provider with no affiliation to PGT.

Signs Your PGT Door Installation Is Failing

• The door drags or sticks in the track. In Lantana, this usually starts in July when frame expansion from heat and humidity exceeds the roller adjustment range. The PGT adjustable roller carriage has about 3/8 inch of travel; once that’s exhausted, the roller itself is worn flat or the track is dented from impact.
• Lockset won’t fully engage or requires shoulder pressure. This points to frame racking, either from settlement or from repeated hard closing. On PGT multi-point locks, the shootbolts must align with receivers within 1/16 inch; beyond that, you’re forcing metal against metal.
• Visible gap at the header or sill after closing. The compression seal has hardened, which happens faster in Lantana’s salt air than inland. PGT specifies a closed-cell silicone bulb seal with 15-year rated life; we typically see functional failure at 8-10 years on beachfront installs.
• Condensation between glass lites on an insulated unit. The seal has breached. For PGT impact doors, this means the laminated glass and the insulated lite both need evaluation, because the warm-edge spacer system is integral to the impact certification.
• Corrosion on the exterior handle or hinge barrel. Salt air attacks zinc die-cast hardware faster than stainless. PGT’s standard hardware is coastal-rated but not marine-grade; we upgrade to 316 stainless equivalents on replacement if the opening faces direct salt spray.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

What drives the range: frame condition, whether the rough opening needs reframing, and the performance grade of the unit. Impact-rated PGT doors carry Florida Product Approval numbers that must match your wind-borne debris zone; Lantana sits in a HVHZ-adjacent area where some blocks require full impact rating and others allow non-impact with shutters. We pull the permit, schedule inspection, and include both in the written price. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers labor and installation materials; manufacturer defects fall under PGT’s warranty, which we handle the paperwork for.

DIY or Call Us?

There’s a safe middle ground and a hard stop. An owner can check the roller adjustment screw with a Phillips head, clean the track of sand and debris, and verify that the door is actually latched before assuming the lock is broken. What we don’t recommend: removing a PGT impact door from its frame without proper support, adjusting multi-point lock receivers with the door in place, or attempting to reglaze a laminated impact lite. The door weighs 90-140 pounds depending on size, and the impact glass is not something you catch with a knee if it slips.

We carry PGT-compatible rollers, seals, and locksets on every truck. If you describe the symptom when you call (561) 461-2062, we’ll tell you whether it’s likely a field-adjustable fix or a parts swap, and we’ll schedule a free estimate with the measured survey you keep. Measure it right the first time. Everything after that is just paperwork.

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