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Mr-Glass Windows & Doors: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide

We stock and install Mr-Glass-compatible windows and doors in Fort Lauderdale, with most replacements running $4,500-$15,000 for window replacement and $8,000-$25,000 for impact window installation depending on series and opening count. Most standard parts are on our truck or available next-day through our supplier network. Owners usually discover a problem when the sash won’t stay open, water beads inside the track after a storm, or the locking mechanism grinds instead of seating - all signs that a specific component has failed rather than the whole unit.

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Which Mr-Glass Models This Applies To

Mr-Glass produces several product lines common in South Florida installations, and the part you need depends on which series is in your wall. The MG-Impact series, rated for HVHZ (High Velocity Hurricane Zone) compliance, uses heavier-duty balances and reinforced interlocks than the standard MG-Classic line. The MG-Sliding and MG-French door systems share some hardware but use different roller assemblies - the sliding door roller is a 1-1/4 inch nylon wheel with a stainless steel axle, while the French door hinge set is a three-point multipoint system that requires precise mortise depth.

To identify your part, check the etched logo in the glass corner or the sticker on the frame edge, which lists the series code and manufacturing date. Pre-2018 units used a two-digit year code; 2018 and later switched to a full four-digit date. The balance spring color code - red, blue, or black - indicates the sash weight range, and matching this wrong is the most common ordering mistake we see in Fort Lauderdale. For most hardware, we source OEM-equivalent parts from our regular suppliers that meet the original spec without the branded markup; for impact-rated glass and certain multipoint locks, OEM remains the safer choice to preserve the NOA (Notice of Acceptance) documentation your insurance may require.

Signs Your Mr-Glass Windows & Doors Is Failing

• Sash drops or won’t stay open. The coil balance or constant-force spring has lost tension. In Fort Lauderdale’s salt air, these springs corrode faster than inland ratings suggest - we typically see 30-40% shorter lifespan here than the manufacturer’s 10-year estimate.
• Water pooling in the track after rain. The weep holes are clogged with debris, or the sill flashing has separated from the frame. The weep system on Mr-Glass units is internal and smaller-diameter than some competitors, so it blocks more easily if the screen isn’t cleaned regularly.
• Locking mechanism grinds or won’t fully engage. The multipoint lock gearbox has worn teeth, or the keepers have shifted due to frame settlement. On MG-Impact series, the added pressure from the laminated glass weight accelerates this wear.
• Condensation between glass panes. The insulating glass unit (IGU) seal has failed, allowing moist air into the gap. This is not repairable - the IGU must be replaced as a sealed assembly to restore the thermal and impact rating.
• Door drags or requires lifting to close. The roller assembly has flattened or the track has accumulated grit that has worn the wheel profile. On MG-Sliding doors, the adjustable roller housing can strip its threads if forced with the wrong tool.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

What drives the range: unit size, whether the opening needs reframing, and whether the original installation used proper shimming and flashing or cut corners that we need to correct. Every quote we write lists parts and labor separately - no bundled charges - and includes the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Under Clause 1 of the Haven Standard, that written price is fixed; no change proceeds without a signed change order, which is how we’ve kept projects within a few percent of the agreed number across 4,000-plus jobs since 2007. The warranty on our window and door work is written, not verbal, and covers both material and installation.

DIY or Call Us?

There’s a clear line between what you can safely check and what requires the right tools and training. Clearing weep holes with a pipe cleaner and vacuuming the track - that’s reasonable owner maintenance. Measuring for a replacement IGU or swapping a coil balance under tension - that’s where DIY goes wrong. The spring assemblies in modern windows store significant energy; releasing one without a proper winding tool can damage the frame or cause injury. We’ve been called to Fort Lauderdale homes where a well-intentioned owner bent the jamb trying to force a sash back in after the balance detached.

What we’ll do on a service call: identify the exact part, check the installation for secondary issues like frame settlement or flashing gaps, and give you a written price before any work starts. Call (754) 254-7676 to schedule - estimates are free, and we carry common Mr-Glass-compatible hardware on the truck.

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