Double Pane Glass Replacement in Boca Raton, FL

There is no practical difference. All three describe the same sealed assembly: two panes with an insulating cavity between them. Double pane is the homeowner's term, insulated glass is the trade term, and IGU, short for insulated glass unit, is what goes on the manufacturer's order. Insulated glass unit replacement is the same job whichever name you use.

No, it almost never does. Fogging and seal failure happen in the glass unit, not the frame. In the large majority of cases the frame is in good shape and only the glass is addressed. A full window replacement is warranted only when the frame itself is corroded, warped, or structurally damaged, and that goes through new window installation.

Yes, we can. An impact window needs an impact unit, so the job runs as hurricane impact glass replacement: the new unit is built to the same rating as the one coming out, and ordinary glass never goes into an impact frame. Bring us the sticker or the etch mark in the corner if you still have it, and the match gets easier.

Most single-window jobs are finished in one visit. Multi-window jobs usually run one to two days depending on scope, and we confirm the timeline before starting.

That gets fixed alongside the glass. A failed seal that has caused rot in a wood frame, sill, or surrounding trim is handled through our in-house woodworking shop. We assess the frame during the estimate and include any woodwork in the quote.

Yes, it usually will. A single new unit next to twenty-year-old neighbors can read slightly different, mostly because of the coating and the spacer color. We match both as closely as the current product range allows, and we tell you honestly at the estimate if a visible difference is likely.

Yes, in most cases we can. The unit is built to your measurements rather than ordered from the catalog of the original manufacturer, so a discontinued window is not a dead end. What can stop us is a frame system that will not release the glass without breaking, and the technician checks for that before quoting anything.

Yes, sometimes it is. If the frame is corroded, the sash no longer closes square, or the hardware is failing alongside the glass, putting a new unit into a tired frame buys you less than it costs. We say so when that is the case, rather than selling you glass twice.

No, it is not a realistic do-it-yourself job. A sealed unit cannot be cut down or assembled at home. It is built to order to the exact width, height, and thickness of the opening, and tempered glass cannot be trimmed at all once it is made. Getting the old unit out is the other risk, because the stops that hold it turn brittle after years in the sun and the glass can break on the way out.

Yes, we do. A patio door panel holds the same kind of sealed unit as a window, only larger and always tempered. The glass is replaced inside the existing panel, and rollers or tracks that need attention on that visit are covered by sliding glass door repair. Hinged entry and French doors with insulated glass are covered by door glass replacement.