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Aldora impact storefront window display showing the frame components and impact glass glazed into the frame.

Aldora Impact Storefront Window Custom Fabrication for Fort Lauderdale Oceanfront Residences.

Aldora impact storefront window systems are the preferred large format window configuration to achieve the largest uninterrupted view. The FS-300 Impact storefront system offers wide and tall size options to maximize your ocean view with minimal frame obstructions.

Aldora Front Glazed Impact Storefront System.

Builders and Architects both favor the Aldora FS-300 Impact Storefront  window system because it is the perfect solution for large scenic window opening sizes without sacrificing design pressures. 

What you can do with the locks and how to use them.

Locks can do a lot. Our professional team will travel to your beautiful house and one of our friendly trained team members will take a look at your door for you. We are experts with years of training in the file, specializing in Locks for high end doors. Your house or condo safety is our number one priority.

Some main highlights

  • All storefront window sizes are field measured and entered into our storefront optimization software for wind load calculations.
  • We then order all the stock lengths of the storefront extrusion needed for your project.
  • We send the stock aluminum extrusions out to have finished to your specific custom color. Stock colors available, however be sure to check with us.
  • Aluminum extrusions will now be cut and machined on our own inhouse custom built machinery, therefore in a professional atmosphere. 
  • Once machined, all storefront window components are assembled in our facility by our highly skilled window technicians.
  • The storefront window frame will then be “Wet Glazed” using Dow-Corning 995 structural glaing silicone. The impact glass is sealed to the frame to prevent any leaks once installed.

Contact us for your Aldora impact storefront window project.

Computer elevation of Aldora Storefront to be processed in our facility.

Here is a typical Aldora storefront layout for one window opening. High material yields keep the window frame fabrication costs down and accuracy at the highest level. In other words our costs are some of the lowest. Therefore benefiting you the most.

Aldora impact window frame components that are cut to size and ready to be assembled.
Aldora Storefront window component cut to size and awaiting assembly

It is important to get the size just perfect. We use state of the art equipment. Therefore resulting in amazing quality.

Aldora impact storefront window frames being assembled in our Broward county facility.
Aldora strefront window frame being assembled in our Broward county facility.

Assembling the windows and frames.

Our assembly technicians have perfected window frame fabrication and assembly in other words they have years of experience. The frame connection joints are the tightest in the industry and produced right here in Broward county. This prevents water leaks and headaches for the builder and the homeowner later on. It is important to have tight seals so water does not get inside. Above all our window frames are the some of the best.

Glazing of an Aldora impact storefront window frame in Broward Fort Lauderdale Florida
Glazing technician wet glaing Aldora Storefront picture window with Dow 995 silicone.

The frames that we glaze are super high quality, in other words they are very strong and last. We tape the glass off so that we can have it properly taped when we work on it. When working on the glaze it is important to tape the proper areas. The end result is best when we remove the tape and get the result of a perfect line without any issues, for instance a perfect frame.

Have a project and need a quote? Let us know, we are here to help.

FAQ Frequently asked questions

How Long does it take to to produce the Aldora storefront window frames?

 

Once the material arrives to us in our facility, We can have “Frames Only” orders ready to ship in as little as 2 weeks. This is much faster than other dealer / fabricators that could take 6-12 weeks lead time. In other words a better option therefore a better quality product.

What stock colors are available?

 

The most common off the shelf colors have always been white, bronze and silver anodized. These are common throughout the storefront industry and meant more for commercial applications. For residential applications, we can color match just about any color that fits your design scheme.

What types of glass are available for the Aldora FS-300 front glazed storefront window system?

 

There are only (2) impact glass thickness options. Monolithic laminated impact glass (9/16″ thick) and Insulating impact glass (1 5/16″ thick) 

Aldora FS-300 storefront specifications

  • 1.50″ x 4.50″ profile plus 3/4″ front set
  • Laminated (9/16″) or laminated-insulated (1 5/16″)
  • Maximum single panel size of 5′ x 12′
  • Design pressures of
  • +/- 90 psf non-reinforced (without internal steel insert)
  • +120/-135 psf reinforced (with internal steel insert)
  • 18 psi water resistance
  • Achieves 2017 energy code requirements
  • Screw spline or shear block assembly
  • Flush stop available for 9/16″ glass

Options & Add-Ons

  • Many glass colors are available.
  • Custom frame colors to match color sample provided.
  • Thermal break frames available
  • Muntin pattern appliques for design considerations.
  • Free standing jambs anchored at tops and bottoms only
  • Fleetwood Sliding Glass Doors align perfectly.

Hoppe multipoint door locks for broward impact door lock replacementst lock

Hoppe Multipoint Door lock Broken? We can Replace it

Hoppe multipoint door lock installation repair in Fort Lauderdale, FloridaHoppe multipoint door lock are the absolute best multi point lock to have installed on your hurricane rated impact door. The multipoint lock bodies are made of stainless steel and is perfect for any environment. We have seen many of the older multipoint lock systems such as FUHR and G.U., corrode and rust out in seacoast conditions. In the future when you change your locks Hoppe is a great brand to go with.

Different abilities the Hoppe Brand Includes and it’s powers.

The Hoppe brand comes with many abilities. You can see here how you can reverse the handing on the lock and how to remove the locks and how to trim the locks. There is a lot that you can do with these locks. Our professional team will travel to your beautiful house and one of our friendly trained team members will take a look at your door for you. We are experts with years of training in the file, specializing in Locks for high end doors. Your house or condo safety is our number one priority.

  • It is also important for you to replace your house or condo locks especially if you live near the ocean because of these reasons:
  • Salt can rot the wood
  • Keep your children safe in the house with trustworthy door locks
  • Keep your home safe and secure
  • Easily open and close your door without any issues (pizza delivery anyone?)
  • Gentle easy locking mechanism just incase you are not feeling to strong that day as well.

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Hoppe Doors Impact Windows Fort Lauderdale

All about multipoint locks and what to do if they should fail.

When multipoint door locks fail, you may have a difficult time locking and securing your door to your home. Hoppe locks are a special type of lock and cannot be found at you local harware store. Most multipoint locks are sold through dealers and online stores. The problem with online purchases of multipoint locks are the availability. When you purchase a lock online, it still may take 2-6 weeks to recieve your lock. Hoppe makes all of their lmultipoint locking systems to order. So if the dealer that sold you the lock doesn’t have it in stock, they will order it and you will have to wait for it to be shipped.

We always keep the locks in stock for you to order.

BrowardImpactGlass.com will always try to keep several units (Multipoint Locking Gears) in stock. In the event that you have a Hoppe Lock installed on one of your impact doors should fail, we should have a Hoppe replacement lock in stock and ready to install that day or the next.

Hoppe Multipoint door lock systems online.

Hoppe Stainless steel Multipoint door lock installed in a mahogany door.

FAQ Frequently asked questions

How Long does it take to replace a Hoppe door lock?

If it is a common Hoppe lock size and configuration, we can fix it usually during a one hour service call.

How much does a Hoppe multipoint lock replacement cost?

The Hoppe locking gear mechanism is $238.75 plus tax. This can be done in one service visit at our standard service labor rate.

Is a Hoppe Multipoint broken when the door handle is sagging?

Absolutely, this is caused by the return spring in the locking gear. When the spring goes bad, the lock needs to be replaced.

Sliding glass door leak repair

Sliding Glass Door Leaks and how to repair them.

Sliding Glass Door leaks is most common. People do not apply sealant properly. Sealants is applied to the anchors located on the track sill. There is not any sealant at all when we look. The installer should prime the anchor hole with sealant first, then tighten the tapcon anchor so that it seats to the frame.

Leaks can form and do happen all the time.

The sealant attaches itself to the anchor and the frame track sill when its to tight. Water will not be able to penetrate the tiny gap between the anchor and sill.. This is the proper way that it should be done. Avoid all leaks at all costs resulting in your happiness with the task.

The wrong way of doing things. We see this all the time.

What we commonly find is that the installer has installed the tapcon without priming the hole with sealant. Instead, they just put in the tapcon in the hole dry, then smear silicone over the tops of the anchors and frame afterwards.  This is just not the way it should be done. it will certainly leak in the future.

It is a process to fix the leaks.

The first thing we do when we discover this on a sliding glass door leak repair job, is to take every thing off. The anchors and the sealant. Once we remove these, we clean the entire track and get rid of all the sealants that ere applied at intallation.  Now that the track is clean, we drill the screw holes and prime them with acryl-r sealant. we install the tapcons so that they embed into the sealant bed to seat into the hole. after the tapcons are installed, we seal the frame jamb/ sill connections. If the stucco looks good and there are not any repairs needed, we install the panels.

Call our trained team & let us handle the job.

If you have sliding glass door leaks or suspect that your sliding glass door frame has not been installed correctly, give us a call….we will make it right.

Sliding Glass door leak repair
Leaking Sliding Glass Door repair

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Old Window caulking caused this water leak

Window Caulking Leak Repair in Fort Lauderdale. We have solutions for leaking windows in Broward Cities.

Window caulking leak repair is one of the most sought out services BrowardImpactGlass.com provides. Each time it rains, we get several phone calls from Broward homeowners with windows that are leaking heavily. Most often, when we arrive and inspect the windows, the window leak source is usually originating from the perimeter caulking around the window frame.

This PGT mulled picture shows signs of interior water leak damage. The degraded caulking looks like a tub. The tile caulking is not meant for exterior use. The caulking has been wet too long therefore resulting in absorbed water. This causes a mold breeding ground. With the proper exterior sealant, caulking break down will not happen.

Now what do we do about it?

Wet sealant lines detach from the window frame and the stucco resulting in a window problem. Water leaks into the wall and under the paint resulting in long dry times. If it stays wet it grows mold. If you have leaks give us a call. Our work is guaranteed 5 years resulting in long satisfaction. We use professional grade sealants however some companies don’t.

Why does my window have mold on it?

The caulking sealant was not applied properly. It is not premium caulking that was used. Don’t freak out if you do see mold on your window. Sometimes the season can even cause this and it is totally normal to call a window repair company to come out and perform some maintenance for you. Therefore when you do get a nice set of windows, make sure to always maintain them properly in other words be responsible.

Will the mold disappear when it dries?

It will take a very long time for it to fix. Seal it back up after it dries. Windows are dirty.  Make sure you have a repair agreement with a window company in other words give us a call soon.

Did the window company use the wrong caulking?

That is hard to say.

 

rotten window casement sash on weather shield casement window

Rotten Window Repair on Weather Shield Casement.

Rotten Window Sash on wood casement window repaired in Fort Lauderdale. Weather Shield is a premium high end brand for hurricane impact windows and doors. The beauty of these products is the design of having the exterior of aluminum with a durable exterior paint. On the interior, you have wood frames and window sash panel surfaces that can be of several wood species and wood finishes. These windows perform very well and last a long time if serviced on a regular basis.  This casement window sash shows signs that it was out of adjustment and therefore did not seat against the weather stripping properly. Water that was supposed to weep out an evacuate, was trapped longer that it should have been causing the rotten window sash to decay. The casement hinge was also out of adjustment causing the sash to drag at the bottom on the frame. This could have been noticed and repaired easily before it got to this point. Weather Shield recommends to have our windows and doors serviced at least once a year by a Weather Shield service provider. We removed all the rotten wood and installed new wood that e custom made onsite. 

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How do I open my window that is stuck shut?

If it is a casement window, it is either out of adjustment or the casement operator needs to be replaced. Either way, we can fix it usually during a service call.

The wood on my window is very soft. Is that Rot?

Most likely it is. You can poke around with a ball point pen and see how far it goes into the wood. If it goes in easily, you have rotten wood that should be addressed.

Do I need to replace the entire glass panel if it is rotten?

Absolutely not. If the damage is just rotten wood, we can repair it “good as new” and save you a considerable amount of money

Patiodoor and wheel replacement to repair your door like new.r

Patio Door Wheel Repair | Sliding Glass Door Rollers.

Patio door wheel repair..Contact UsPatio door wheel or sliding glass door roller? It doesn’t matter what you call them, we know what you mean. We get calls all the time with the request to fix someone’s patio sliding glass doors. There are several things we encounter when we arrive for a service call. First thing w do is to remove the sliding panels and see what condition the patio door wheel is in. Most of the time we can free up the wheels with removing  the hair and stuff that gets wrapped around the wheel. After that, we spray a cleaner to penetrate deep into the wheel and bearings, then lubricate it with a dry lubricant. If the wheels work, we move on to step 2. We then inspect the bottom track here the wheels roll on. if there are any dents or flt spots on the track, it must be fit with a track sleeve to cover and bridge the track to repair the damage. When the track is ready, we re-install the panels and then adjust the panels to ride above the track and not scrap the bottom. If all goes well, we then adjust the lock and locking plates. Most of the repairs we make do not need any replacement parts. The bottom roller wheels are made to take a lot of abuse over the years and seldom fail.

 

Why doesn’t my patio door roll anymore?

It is one of 3 things that it could be. Wheel cleaning or replacement, Track repair or panel adjustment. It will fix it every time.

My door rolls ok. Why does it screech when I open it?

Sounds like it i dragging on the track. I may just need and adjustment.

When I lock my patio door, you can still move the panel side to side. Is this a security issue i should be concerned with?

Yes. When the patio door is locked and adjusted properly it should have very little side to side movement.

window leak damage glass caulking

Water Leak Damage from Picture Window Caulking

Water leak damage on the interior drywall and wood flooring caused by inferior caulking on the exterior windows and mullions. The leak was a slow leak that caused the interior water leak damage over several months in the rainy season. The cause of this window leak as due to the installation not putting a bead of sealant on the backside of the window flange. Most manufacturers have in their installation procedure manuals, to put a line of caulking around the entire back side of the window frame. The squeeze out of caulking seals the frame into the wood bucks and mullion tubes. This also causes a little bit of extra clean up to make the window installation presentable. We have seen many installations where the installer skipped this step and installed it dry. This acts like a second line of leak defense if the exterior caulking should fail. Water can seep passed the sealant line slowly or pour in depending on the exterior caulking applied. If there may be leaks in your windows, trust your intuition and call for repairs. The cost of leak repairs are far less than the repair bill to fix the damage that it can cause.

How do I know if the window installer back sealed my windows?

You can tell by taking a business card and inserting into the gap between the mulled windows. It should not be able to slide in easily.

Does the windows have to be removed to seal this?

No. This can be done by “pushing” sealant deep into the crack and fill the voids from the exterior. If done properly, caulking will fill the voids.

It just rained. Can this be repaired while it is wet?

We can repair it as long as we have a few hours to dry it out and apply the sealant. Sealants we use will cure to touch in an hour and fully cure in 24 hours.

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