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AfterPGT Roof Replacement & Installation in Palm Beach: What to Know First
PGT roof replacement and installation in Palm Beach typically runs $12,000 to $38,000 depending on the roofing system, square footage, and whether you’re pairing it with PGT impact-rated skylights or roof-adjacent glazing. Most full replacements on single-family homes here take 2 to 5 days once materials land locally. We quote fixed, line-item pricing on every PGT-related roofing job, so the number you approve is the number you pay. If you own a PGT-equipped home in Palm Beach and the roof is nearing the end of its service life, call us at (561) 782-7525, and a live person will answer.
How PGT Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
PGT builds some of the most storm-tested impact products on the market, but roof replacement in Palm Beach reveals failure patterns that don’t show up in a showroom brochure. Here’s what we actually see when we pull old systems apart:
- PGT WinGuard roof-glazing flashing separation. The self-adhered flashing membrane at the curb and head joints breaks down faster in Palm Beach’s salt-laden air than inland. Water doesn’t pour in, it seeps, and by the time you see a ceiling stain, the decking under the curb is already soft. We strip the old flashing to the rough opening, treat any rot, and re-flash with butyl-backed tape before reinstalling the unit.
- PGT 5500 Series skylight (or roof window) curb degradation. Factory curb kits on older 5500-series skylights sit directly on roof decking with minimal thermal break. After a decade of Florida sun, the curb corners crack at the fasteners. We upgrade to a site-built curb framed with pressure-treated lumber and clad in coil stock that matches the new roof.
- Impact-rated roof hatch gaskets failing after reroofs. If a previous crew reused the original gasket after a reroof job, it’s a matter of when, not if. Palm Beach’s heat dries the gasket into something that feels like dry-rotted rubber. We replace with closed-cell EPDM gaskets sized for the exact hatch frame, not whatever is on the truck.
- WinGuard low-profile roof-framed glazing losing its drainage plane. Low-profile PGT roof windows depend on a precise slope relationship with the roof deck. When a new roof gets laid slightly thicker than the original (say, adding a peel-and-stick underlayment over old shingles), the drainage channel can sit proud of the new roof height. Water backs up at the downhill edge. We dry-lay and verify slope before we set the first nail.
- PGT Pinnacle/Styleshield wall-cladding trim interacting with a new roof line. When the roof replacement changes the eave height even an inch, the PGT trim that was watertight at the old gutter line can telegraph leaks at the new one. We check the roof-to-wall interface and reseal with a polyurethane sealant rated for impact-rated envelope work, not a big-box caulk that hardens in two seasons.
Our PGT Roof Replacement & Installation Process
When you call us about PGT roof replacement or installation in Palm Beach, here’s exactly what happens:
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Call and a live person answers. No voicemail loop, no call center in another state. Ed Winslow’s team picks up 24/7. We ask what you’re seeing and schedule the walk-through.
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Site inspection. We examine the roof deck, the PGT curb units, the flashing, and the roofline where PGT wall glazing meets the edge. We look for the failure chain, not just the symptom.
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Parts decision. Some components should be genuine PGT. Some are better served by aftermarket options that outperform the original. We’ll tell you which is which and why, with plain-English trade-offs.
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Fixed line-item quote. You get a written scope of work with line-by-line pricing. No change orders later because we missed something in the first walk.
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Installation day. Background-checked, uniformed techs arrive. Your PGT units get removed, curbs get rebuilt or re-flashed, and the new roof ties into the glazing with factory-spec water management.
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Water test and walkthrough. We run a garden-hose test on the critical interfaces before we call it done. Ed’s name is on the job. If something leaks, we are not hard to find.
What PGT Roof Replacement & Installation Costs in Palm Beach
Here are real numbers from Palm Beach jobs, not national averages pulled from a chart:
- Standard asphalt shingle reroof (1,800 sq ft) with PGT skylight re-flashing: $11,500 to $16,500
- Concrete tile roof replacement (2,200 sq ft) with PGT roof hatch re-work: $24,000 to $38,000
- Standing-seam metal roof with PGT roof window integration (1,800 sq ft): $28,000 to $42,000
- PGT skylight or roof window replacement only (curb mount, one unit): $2,200 to $4,800 per unit
What moves the price: decking repair, whether the curb needs rebuilding, the number of roof-penetrating PGT units, and whether your existing flashing was installed correctly the first time. We’ll tell you all of this before you commit. Call (561) 782-7525 for a free estimate.
Why Palm Beach Homeowners Call Winslow Windows & Doors for PGT Work
We’ve been in Palm Beach since 2011, and Ed Winslow’s name is on the door, not just the marketing. The Done Right Promise means if we don’t get it right, we come back and make it right, no expiration date on our accountability. Our techs work on PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems every week, so when your PGT roof glazing ties into other impact products on the home, one crew handles it end to end. A neighbor you can call at 2 a.m., and someone will actually answer. That’s not a tagline, that’s the business model.
FAQs
It can, if the roofing contractor modifies the PGT curb or flashing without following PGT’s installation tolerances. As an independent PGT service provider, we install roof replacements the way PGT specifies in their technical documents, which protects your warranty rather than voiding it. Call (561) 782-7525 and we’ll walk through your specific setup.
Yes, if the curbs are sound and the flashing is salvageable. On about 40% of Palm Beach homes we see, the curb itself is compromised, and leaving it in place means putting a new roof over a failing foundation. We’ll tell you honestly which situation you have.
For the structural PGT components, yes. For flashings and secondary seals, we often spec aftermarket materials that outperform the original in coastal Florida conditions and cost less than factory. We’ll show you both options and the price difference before ordering anything.
Most single-family homes run 2 to 5 days from start to final water test. Larger tile roofs or homes with multiple PGT roof penetrations can run 7 to 10 days. We schedule the dumpster, the tear-off, and the glazing work so you never sit exposed to weather longer than necessary.
Yes. We pull permits on every roof replacement, and we don’t start work until the permit is posted. Inspections get called in and cleared before we ask for final payment. If that process sounds obvious, you have not met enough other contractors down here.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner, Winslow Windows & Doors at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Palm Beach and nearby areas.
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