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Picture windows and fixed-glazing units are non-operable frames – they don’t open, so there’s no weatherstripping to degrade, no operator hardware to fail, and no sash to rack out of square over time. What they do offer is an unobstructed sightline, the largest glass-to-frame ratio of any residential window type, and, when specified correctly for coastal South Florida, an impact-rated assembly that meets or exceeds Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance requirements. Sightline Windows & Doors has handled window installation and replacement of these units across Lantana since 2012, always starting with a measured survey the homeowner keeps and a written price that doesn’t change between quote and invoice.
If you’re weighing fixed glazing for a new opening, a remodel, or a direct replacement of a failed unit, call us at (561) 461-2062 – a live person answers, not a voicemail queue. This page is part of our broader Window Installation in Lantana work, and everything below applies specifically to picture and fixed configurations.
When You Need Picture & Fixed Windows
- Your existing picture window has failed the seal. Argon loss between panes leaves a permanent fog that no cleaning can fix. In Lantana’s humidity – where dew points routinely sit above 70°F from May through October – a failed IGU (insulated glass unit) typically shows visible condensation between the panes within one to two seasons of the initial seal breach. Replacement is the only remedy.
- You’re opening a new viewing wall or clerestory. Homeowners in Lantana’s waterfront corridors along Lake Osborne Drive and the Intracoastal-adjacent neighborhoods often specify large fixed lites when remodeling to capture water views. A fixed unit lets you maximize the glass area without the frame interruptions that come with operable sashes.
- Your current frame is aluminum single-pane. Older Florida construction – especially homes built before the 1994 Hurricane Andrew code revisions – commonly used 1/4-inch single-pane glass in aluminum frames with minimal thermal break. That combination transfers heat directly and offers almost no meaningful sound attenuation from U.S. 1 or I-95 corridor traffic noise.
- You need impact-rated glazing to satisfy your insurer. Many Lantana homeowners have received non-renewal notices or premium adjustments tied to non-impact window inventories. A fixed picture window, properly specified with laminated impact glass and an approved frame, qualifies as a protected opening under Florida Building Code Chapter 16 and can satisfy Citizens Property Insurance documentation requirements.
- The frame is delaminating, pitting, or showing corrosion staining. Salt air from the Atlantic and the Intracoastal accelerates surface degradation on aluminum frames, particularly where the anodizing or powder coat has been breached. Cosmetic repairs don’t address the structural integrity of the glazing pocket, and a corroded frame can allow water infiltration at the frame-to-opening interface.
- You want a custom shape or oversized configuration. Arched tops, radius corners, transoms, and sidelite combinations don’t come off a standard production run. If you’re working with a non-rectangular rough opening, a custom fixed unit is usually the cleaner solution than trimming an operable window down to fit.
Our Picture & Fixed Windows Process
- Measured survey and written scope. A Sightline technician – background-checked, uniformed, and identified by license number before arrival under Haven Clause 3 (Verified Crews) – visits the opening and records exact rough-opening dimensions, frame depth, wall construction, and existing anchorage pattern. That document is the quote. The written price you receive on the day of the survey is the price on the final invoice. There is no second document, no revision, no line that reads “subject to field conditions.”
- Product specification by performance tier, not by margin. We draw from eight manufacturer lines – CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, and others – and we specify based on what your opening requires: U-factor targets, SHGC (solar heat gain coefficient) limits for your wall orientation, impact rating requirements, and frame color or finish. We’ll tell you which product we’re recommending and why, in plain language on the written scope.
- Permit filing where required. Under Florida Building Code, replacing a window in an existing opening with a like-for-like non-structural substitution may qualify as a permit-exempt repair in some jurisdictions; enlarging an opening or changing the frame type typically triggers a permit. We determine the correct path for your specific project in Lantana and handle the filing. You don’t guess.
- Frame removal and opening preparation. The existing frame comes out in full – we don’t leave a subsill or a partial perimeter frame behind and glaze into it. The rough opening is inspected for rot, moisture intrusion, and structural integrity before the new unit goes in. If we find something, we document it with photographs and bring it to your attention before proceeding.
- Installation and glazing. The new fixed frame is set into the prepared opening, anchored to structural framing at manufacturer-specified intervals, and sealed with a two-stage perimeter system: a backer rod and sealant at the interior and a UV-stable exterior sealant rated for Florida coastal exposure. For impact-rated units, the anchorage pattern and edge distances follow the product’s NOA (Notice of Acceptance) exactly – not approximated.
- Photo record and 365-Day Done Right Promise. Every completed job closes with a documented photo record under Haven Clause 4 (Evidence on Every Job). The photos are yours. And the 365-Day Done Right Promise – written into the Haven Standard, not offered as a courtesy – covers the installation workmanship for a full year. If it’s not right, we make it right.
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Picture and fixed window pricing in Lantana covers a wide range because the variables are real: glass size, impact versus non-impact specification, frame material and finish, whether a structural lintel modification is required, and permit fees when applicable. Below are the ranges we see most often on residential projects in this market. These are written estimates, not ballpark guesses – when a Sightline technician visits your home, the number on the survey document is the number on the invoice.
| Configuration | Typical Installed Price Range (Lantana, FL) |
|---|---|
| Standard fixed window, non-impact IGU, up to 36″ x 48″ | $420 – $680 per unit |
| Standard fixed window, impact-rated laminated glass, up to 36″ x 48″ | $680 – $1,050 per unit |
| Large picture window, impact-rated, 48″ x 72″ or similar | $1,100 – $1,850 per unit |
| Oversized or custom fixed lite, impact-rated, 72″+ in either dimension | $1,800 – $3,500+ per unit |
| Fixed unit with custom shape (arch, radius, trapezoid) | $950 – $2,800 per unit, depending on glass area and complexity |
| IGU seal failure replacement (glass unit only, frame retained) | $280 – $550 per unit, subject to frame condition assessment |
What moves the price
- Impact rating: Laminated impact glass costs more than standard double-pane, and the frame system that carries the NOA approval is typically heavier-gauge than a non-impact equivalent. In Lantana’s wind-borne debris region, impact-rated glazing is the specification we recommend for any fixed unit – and for many homeowners, it’s the specification their insurer now requires.
- Glass area: Fixed windows are priced partly on square footage of glazing. A 3-foot by 5-foot unit uses more than twice the glass of a 2-foot by 3-foot unit, and the frame weight and anchorage requirements scale accordingly.
- Low-E coating and SHGC specification: In Lantana’s Climate Zone 1, a low solar heat gain coefficient matters more than in northern markets. A south- or west-facing picture window without a low-E coating can add measurable load to your cooling system. The right product spec costs slightly more upfront and saves it on FPL bills over time.
- Opening condition: If we find rot, compromised framing, or a lintel that can’t carry the load of a larger unit, that work is scoped and priced separately – in writing, before it starts. We don’t absorb it into a vague “installation” line and we don’t surprise you with it after the frame is out.
- Permit fees: Palm Beach County permit fees are set by the county and passed through at cost. We don’t mark up permit fees.
Call (561) 461-2062 to schedule the measured survey – it’s free, and the written price you receive that day is the price you pay. If you have a written estimate from another contractor, bring it: we offer a free second opinion on any written competitor quote.
FAQs – Picture & Fixed Windows
Do fixed picture windows qualify as protected openings under Florida’s insurance requirements?
Yes – a fixed picture window with impact-rated laminated glass and a frame carrying a valid Miami-Dade or Florida Building Code Product Approval qualifies as a protected opening, which is the classification most insurers in Lantana, including Citizens Property Insurance, require for premium credits or to avoid non-renewal. The key document is the product’s NOA or product approval number, which we include in your job file. If your insurer asks for a form (typically the OIR-B1-1802 Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection form), a licensed inspector can verify the installation against the product approval – we provide the documentation they need to complete that inspection.
How much does a large picture window cost to install in Lantana?
A large impact-rated picture window – roughly 48 by 72 inches – typically runs $1,100 to $1,850 installed in Lantana, depending on the product line specified, frame finish, and whether any opening preparation is required. Oversized units above 72 inches in either dimension start around $1,800 and can reach $3,500 or more for fully custom configurations. The written price you receive at your measured survey is the final invoice number – not a range, not an estimate subject to revision. Call (561) 461-2062 to schedule a free survey.
Can a fogged or cloudy fixed window be repaired without replacing the whole frame?
In most cases, yes – if the frame itself is structurally sound and the glazing pocket is intact, we can replace the insulated glass unit (IGU) without disturbing the frame. This applies when the fog or condensation is caused by a failed edge seal on the IGU, not by frame corrosion, delamination, or a breach in the perimeter seal between the frame and the rough opening. We assess the frame condition during the measured survey and tell you plainly which path makes sense. A glass-only replacement in Lantana typically runs $280 to $550 per unit, compared to a full frame replacement that starts around $420 for a standard non-impact unit.
How long does a picture window installation take, and will the opening be secured overnight?
A standard single & double hung windows fixed-unit replacement in Lantana is typically a same-day installation – frame out, opening prepped, new unit set and sealed in one visit. Larger custom configurations or projects that require permit inspection before final glazing may extend the timeline, and in those cases we coordinate the inspection schedule before scheduling installation so the opening isn’t left in a temporary state longer than necessary. If an overnight exposure is unavoidable for any reason, we document it in the written scope ahead of time so you know the plan before work starts.
Why Lantana Homeowners Choose Sightline for Fixed Glazing
Lantana is a specific environment for window glass. The combination of salt air off the Intracoastal, sustained coastal wind loads, and a cooling season that runs nearly nine months of the year means that fixed glazing here needs to be specified more carefully than it would in a drier, less coastal market. A picture window that performs adequately in a central Florida inland home may fail its edge seal within three seasons in a Lantana home facing east or south. We’ve installed and replaced fixed units across Lantana’s neighborhoods – from the waterfront streets near Hypoluxo Road to the older concrete-block homes along Ninth Street – and the product specification decisions we make reflect what we’ve seen fail and why.
The products we carry for fixed applications – including lines from CGI and ES Windows, both of which produce frames engineered specifically for Florida coastal exposure – are specified for your opening’s orientation, size, and structural context. CGI’s fixed units, for example, carry a multi-chambered frame profile that performs well in high-humidity conditions where standard aluminum extrusions tend to show corrosion staining within five to eight years. ES Windows offers a fixed lite program with SHGC values as low as 0.19, which matters on west-facing glass in a Lantana home that absorbs full afternoon sun from June through September.
Every job we do in Lantana – fixed windows included – is governed by the Haven Standard. That means a written price before any work starts (Haven Clause 1), background-checked uniformed technicians identified by license number (Haven Clause 3), a photo record at the close of every job (Haven Clause 4), and the 365-Day Done Right Promise on every installation. These aren’t marketing language. They’re documented commitments that travel with the job file.
If you want to understand the full scope of what we install in Lantana beyond fixed glazing, the Sightline Windows & Doors home page covers the complete service range.
Key Takeaways
- Picture and fixed windows in Lantana start around $420 for a standard non-impact unit and run to $3,500+ for oversized custom impact-rated configurations – all prices are written before work starts.
- Impact-rated fixed glazing with a valid Florida product approval qualifies as a protected opening for insurance purposes and typically carries a lower SHGC than standard double-pane, which matters in Lantana’s climate.
- A fogged fixed window can often be resolved with an IGU replacement ($280-$550) rather than a full frame replacement, provided the frame is structurally sound.
- Every Sightline installation is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise and closes with a documented photo record – both are written into the Haven Standard, not offered as optional.
- We carry fixed glazing options from CGI, ES Windows, CWS, and ECO Window Systems, specified by what the opening requires in Lantana’s coastal environment.
- Call (561) 461-2062 to schedule a free measured survey – the written price from that visit is the final invoice number.
To schedule your free measured survey for picture or fixed window installation in Lantana, call (561) 461-2062. A live person answers every call. The written price you receive that day is the price on the invoice – no revisions, no surprises. If you have a written quote from another contractor, bring it and we’ll review it at no charge.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors Lantana, serving Lantana.