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Window replacement in North Fort Myers is a different job than it is across the river. Most of the housing here is HUD-code manufactured homes built between 1970 and 1995, and those units were not framed for off-the-shelf sashes. A standard 32-inch replacement window physically will not drop into most of these rough openings. You need a crew that measures every opening twice, knows which manufacturers can custom-build to a non-standard size, and understands Florida Building Code requirements for wind-borne debris regions. That is the work we do every week at TruePane Windows & Doors, and you can call us anytime at (239) 323-5522.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is North Fort Myers’s Preferred Window Replacement Company
TruePane is led by Dale Kessler, a second-generation glazier who founded the company in 2008 on a rule that has not changed since: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. We employ background-checked, uniformed technicians who measure every opening twice and quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper, so you see exactly what you are buying before any work starts. That matters in North Fort Myers, where a furnace-vented aluminum slider from 1984 and a Miami-Dade NOA-rated impact window from 2024 are not interchangeable decisions.
We have worked in nearly every age-restricted community off Bayshore Road, from Pine Lakes to the smaller parks east of US-41. Our Window Replacement team has rebuilt rough openings in 1970s Suncoast and Fleetwood units, documented large-missile ratings for wind mitigation inspections, and registered both manufacturer warranty layers before the truck leaves the driveway. The Keystone Standard is not a marketing phrase. It is the paperwork we hand you. A live person answers our phones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and that person can schedule your free estimate for a time that works.
Our Window Replacement Services in North Fort Myers
Full Frame Replacement
In most North Fort Myers manufactured homes, full frame replacement is the only honest option. The original aluminum or jalousie frames are riveted, corroded, or screwed behind exterior metal and vinyl. Trying to fit an insert into a frame that has lost its structural integrity is how you end up with air leaks, water intrusion, and a failed wind mitigation inspection. We remove the old frame to the rough opening, rebuild the opening to accept a properly rated unit, and flash it correctly for our humidity and storm exposure. This is the service we recommend for nearly every pre-1994 HUD-code home in North Fort Myers.
Insert Window Replacement
Insert replacement makes sense in some North Fort Myers site-built homes, particularly concrete block ranch styles from the 1970s and 1980s where the original aluminum frames are still square and the wall depth can accept a pocket insert. The key is verifying the rough opening first. In manufactured homes, we rarely recommend inserts because the existing frame is usually the weakest part of the assembly. We will tell you straight if an insert will work, and we will tell you straight if it will not.
Vinyl Replacement Windows
Vinyl frames resist the salt air and Caloosahatchee River humidity better than the original aluminum frames found in most North Fort Myers homes. Aluminum oxidizes, pinholes, and eventually fails at the weep system here. Vinyl does not carry that same corrosion risk. For homeowners in 55+ communities who want a low-maintenance upgrade, vinyl makes practical sense. We stock and order vinyl systems in custom sizes to match the non-standard openings common in this market.
Energy-Efficient Upgrade
North Fort Myers cooling loads run ten months out of the year. Single-pane jalousie windows and old aluminum sliders leak conditioned air constantly, and your AC unit pays for it every afternoon in July. Low-E insulated glass with argon fill and proper weatherstripping drops the solar heat gain significantly. The federal 25C energy credit can offset up to 30% of product cost on qualifying window units, subject to the annual cap. We spec glass packages that make sense for south-facing exposures and west-facing walls, where the sun beats hardest in North Fort Myers.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in North Fort Myers
We are an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, including PGT, CGI, and CWS, which are the three names you will hear most in Lee County wind reports. PGT and CGI both manufacture impact-rated windows with Miami-Dade NOA numbers, and CWS offers strong custom-size capability for the non-standard rough openings we see constantly in North Fort Myers manufactured homes. We quote these lines side by side on paper, so you can compare design pressures, glass packages, and pricing before you commit. We also service and replace units from most major brands already installed in North Fort Myers homes.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in North Fort Myers Homes
- Non-standard rough openings in HUD-code homes. Most 1970s and 1980s manufactured homes were built with proprietary frame dimensions that differ by one to three inches from site-built construction. Standard catalog windows do not fit, and the contractor who shows up assuming they will is already in trouble.
- Corroded aluminum frames from river humidity. The Caloosahatchee River and our year-round high humidity eat aluminum window frames from the inside out. By the time you see visible pitting, the internal weep holes and rivet points are usually compromised.
- Original jalousie windows with no modern replacement. Jalousie louvers are toxic in a hurricane wind zone. They leak air constantly, they do not meet current wind codes, and there is no close modern equivalent in standard sizing. If you still have them, budgeting for replacement is not optional; it is overdue.
- Improper insulation details on older installs. Many of the original windows in North Fort Myers homes were set without proper flashing, backer rod, or air sealing. We remove the old unit and correct the wall cavity detail even when it was not in the original job description.
Pricing for Window Replacement in North Fort Myers, FL
A typical vinyl replacement window in North Fort Myers runs $800 to $1,400 per unit installed. Impact-rated windows start around $900 and run to $1,800 for single-hung units, with large or custom openings in the $2,500 to $5,000 range. A whole-home package on a 1,400 to 1,800 square foot home typically lands between $8,000 and $25,000, depending on openable-unit count and your wind zone. Manufactured home custom work runs higher per unit because there is no economy of scale on non-standard sizing. We provide a free in-home measure and a written line-item quote before any work begins, so no one is guessing what the bill will look like.
What Window Replacement Costs in North Fort Myers
The biggest price driver in North Fort Myers is whether your openings are standard or non-standard. Impact windows generally cost $800 to $1,500 per window installed, with impact single-hung units at $900 to $1,800. Large or custom openings, which includes nearly every original jalousie frame we touch, run $2,500 to $5,000 each. Whole-home packages start around $8,000 and go up from there. Wind zone matters. You want design pressures matched to your specific opening, and a window rated for your wind speed zone is a different product than the budget line. We prefer impact windows over hurricane shutters because the protection is permanent and you do not have to hang panels at 2 a.m. when a storm jogged east. Our written quote will show you exactly what each opening costs, and you can call (239) 323-5522 to schedule the free measure.
Florida Pays You Back
The incentives stack in a way that makes impact replacement in North Fort Myers more affordable than most homeowners realize. The My Safe Florida Home program offers matching grants up to $10,000 for qualifying wind-mitigation upgrades, and impact-resistant windows and doors are eligible for the Florida sales-tax exemption. The federal 25C energy credit can cover 30% of product cost on qualifying units, up to $600 per year. After a wind-mitigation inspection, which typically costs $75 to $150, many homeowners see windstorm-premium credits averaging around 25% on the windstorm portion of their policy. We do not guarantee program approval or carrier-set numbers, because we are not in control of either. We do document the installation and register the warranty so you have the paper trail your insurer wants to see.
Manufactured Homes Are a Different Trade
North Fort Myers has one of the densest concentrations of HUD-code manufactured home communities in Lee County. These units are not built to the same framing standard as the site-built tract housing across the river, and the windows are not either. The rough openings are proprietary, the flanges are often screwed behind exterior metal or vinyl, and the mounting methods differ entirely from standard Florida Building Code site-built work. Hurricane Ian hit this housing stock disproportionately hard in September 2022, and since then we have been handling a steady wave of replacements where the contractor has to juggle HUD-code compliance, insurance documentation, and impact-rating retrofits all at once. A contractor who does not know the difference between a Suncoast and a Fleetwood frame is going to cost a North Fort Myers homeowner time, money, and probably a failed wind mitigation inspection.
We recently replaced the original jalousie windows on a 1983 single-wide in the Pine Lakes community off Bayshore Road. The aluminum frames had corroded so badly from Caloosahatchee humidity that four of the seven louver clips sheared during removal, and the rough openings were 3-1/4 inches narrower than any PGT or CGI catalog size. We rebuilt each opening to accept Miami-Dade NOA-rated insulated glass units with laminated glass interlayers, and documented the large-missile rating for the homeowner’s wind mitigation inspection. That is not a rare job in North Fort Myers. That is a typical Tuesday.
The North Fort Myers Failure Modes We See Repeatedly
The first is installing a standard-sized impact window into a HUD-code mobile home without verifying the rough opening first. If you are off by an inch on a Suncoast flange, you are off by enough to fail a wind mitigation inspection and start an air leak that runs for years. The second is reusing the original aluminum jalousie frame because the sash “looks okay.” North Fort Myers humidity has often eaten through the internal weep holes and rivet points long before the frame looks bad on the outside. The new sash will not hold design pressure, and the next tropical storm will tell you exactly where. The third is quoting a half-day insert replacement without checking for HUD-code vinyl siding overlaps. Many manufactured homes have the window flange screwed behind the exterior metal or vinyl, turning a simple insert into a full-frame replacement that requires a permit. We check before we quote, because the alternative is a change order that should have been in the original estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near North Fort Myers
Our crews handle Window Replacement in North Fort Myers and the surrounding communities, including Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, and Lehigh Acres. If you live just outside our core service area, call (239) 323-5522 and we will confirm coverage for your address.
Serving North Fort Myers, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the North Fort Myers area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Window Replacement in North Fort Myers
Yes. Pre-1994 manufactured homes were built under HUD code, not the standard Florida Building Code that governs site-built homes. The rough openings, flange dimensions, and mounting methods are different, and a standard replacement window will not fit correctly. In most cases you need custom-ordered sashes or a full rough-opening rebuild. Call (239) 323-5522, and we will measure and tell you exactly what you are working with before you spend a dollar.
No. Insurers in Lee County now require proof of impact-rated or panel-protected openings for coverage renewal in North Fort Myers. An existing jalousie frame does not meet current wind code, and if the frame is corroded, the new sash will not hold design pressure anyway. We can quote and install a compliant replacement, and we will document the ratings your insurance carrier needs to see.
It is materially worse. The constant humidity accelerates oxidation on aluminum frames, causes wood-frame door jambs in older manufactured units to swell and warp seasonally, and shortens the life of improperly sealed installations. We spec materials and sealants specifically for this environment, which is why our work in North Fort Myers looks different from a job in Lehigh Acres.
It depends on the condition of the frames. If the existing frames are square, dry, and structurally sound, sash replacement can work. If there is visible corrosion, pitting, or failed weep systems, which is common close to the river, full frame replacement is the right call. We will check before we quote, and you can call (239) 323-5522 to schedule a free inspection.
Yes. Replacing windows in a manufactured home in North Fort Myers requires a permit in most cases, and if the work touches structural framing or changes the wind-load path, the permit is mandatory. We handle the permit paperwork and coordinate inspections as part of the job. You should never pay a contractor who suggests skipping the permit on a window replacement in Lee County.
Call TruePane Windows & Doors for Your North Fort Myers Estimate
If you live in a manufactured home, a concrete block rancher, or anything in between in North Fort Myers, we will measure every opening, quote you honestly, and stand behind the work in writing. Call (239) 323-5522 to schedule your free estimate. A live person answers, day or night.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors. Serving North Fort Myers and all of Lee County with straight answers and square work.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.