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Picture and fixed windows are non-operable glazed openings – they don’t open or close – designed to frame a view, flood a room with natural light, or fill an architectural gap that a standard casement or double-hung unit can’t reach. In Lighthouse Point, where canal-facing properties line streets like NE 26th Street and the Intracoastal corridor, a properly specified fixed window can make the difference between a view and a wall. Sightline Windows & Doors Lighthouse Point has handled Window Installation and replaced fixed glazing across hundreds of homes in this zip code since 2012, and every job starts with the same document: a written price the homeowner keeps before a single tool is lifted.
If you’d like to know what your opening will cost before committing to anything, call us at (754) 600-8907 – a live person picks up, no voicemail queue. Or keep reading; the price ranges are on this page.
Picture and fixed windows fall under our broader Window Installation in Lighthouse Point service, which covers every opening type we work on across Broward County.
What Makes Fixed Windows Different From Every Other Window Type
A fixed window has no operating hardware – no cranks, no sash rails, no weatherstripping channels that wear out from repeated use. The frame holds glass, the glass is glazed directly into the frame (or into a glazing pocket), and that’s the entire assembly. Because there are no moving parts, a properly installed fixed unit is airtight by design, not by adjustment. That matters a great deal in Lighthouse Point, where summer humidity averages above 75% and salt air accelerates the corrosion of any metal hardware that exists.
The trade-off is obvious: fixed windows provide no ventilation. That makes unit placement and sizing decisions more consequential than they are for operable windows. A fixed unit installed in the wrong location creates a dead zone in a room’s airflow plan. Get the placement right, and you gain the cleanest sightline (the uninterrupted interior view from frame edge to frame edge) of any window category.
Picture windows are the residential version of this: typically wider than they are tall, centered on a wall to frame an exterior view. Architectural fixed units can be circular, arched, trapezoidal, or any custom shape specified for a roofline or entryway. Both types are glazed and installed the same way; the difference is geometry.
When You Need Picture & Fixed Windows in Lighthouse Point
- Your existing picture window has fogged between the panes. Cloudy, milky, or streaked glass that won’t wipe clean means the insulating glass unit (IGU) seal has failed – warm, humid Lighthouse Point air has infiltrated the air gap, and the only fix is IGU replacement or full unit replacement. This is common in homes built in the 1980s and 1990s along the Northeast 36th Street corridor.
- You’re replacing single-pane glass in an older home. Many Lighthouse Point homes built before 2002 were glazed with single-pane aluminum-framed fixed units that predate Florida’s current impact and energy code. A full-frame replacement with a current impact-rated unit addresses both the structural gap and the energy loss in one documented job.
- You want to open up a canal or waterway view without changing your wall structure. A custom-sized fixed unit can be set into an existing rough opening or a new one cut by your general contractor, giving you an unobstructed water view at a fraction of the cost of a structural window wall project.
- You’re adding a geometric or accent window to a gable, foyer, or stairwell. Arched, circular, and trapezoid fixed units – often called specialty shapes – are specified by exact degree measurements taken from the rough opening, not catalog dimensions. Getting that survey right the first time is the whole job.
- Your fixed window is failing the Florida Wind Mitigation inspection. Lighthouse Point falls within Broward County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ). A fixed window without a current Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) or Florida Product Approval number will fail a mitigation inspection, affecting your insurance rate. Replacing it with an impact-rated unit resolves the inspection item and is documented in the photo record we leave on every completed job.
- You’re planning a kitchen, bathroom, or hallway remodel and need a light source that maintains privacy. Fixed obscure-glass or patterned-glass units admit daylight without admitting a view from outside – a practical specification for bathrooms facing a neighbor’s property line, which is common on the tighter lots near NE 44th Street.
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- Measured Survey – the document you keep. Before anything else, we measure the rough opening, note the frame material (wood buck, concrete masonry unit, or aluminum), record the existing sill angle and head clearance, and photograph the interior and exterior condition of the existing unit. This survey becomes the written scope – Haven Clause 1 means the measurement and the quote are the same document. You receive a copy before we leave your property.
- Product specification and written price. Based on the survey, we specify the unit by frame material, glass type (laminated impact, insulated impact, or standard insulated), SHGC (solar heat gain coefficient – the number that governs how much of the Florida sun’s heat passes through the glass), and U-factor (the insulation rating). For most Lighthouse Point homes, we’ll specify from our PGT or CGI lines for impact-rated fixed units, or CWS for standard insulated fixed glazing on interior applications. The written price names each line item: product, labor, permit if required, and disposal of the existing unit. No number changes between the survey and the invoice.
- Permit coordination, where applicable. Under Broward County’s Florida Building Code requirements, replacing a fixed window with a unit of the same size is often a permit-required scope in HVHZ. We handle the permit application, product approval documentation, and inspector scheduling. You don’t manage that paperwork; we do.
- Removal and frame preparation. On installation day, a background-checked, uniformed technician – identified by license number before arriving – removes the existing unit without damaging the surrounding stucco, drywall, or trim. Any deteriorated wood buck or sill material found during removal is documented photographically and addressed in the scope before new product goes in. We don’t cover a problem with a new window.
- Installation and glazing. The new unit is set into the opening, shimmed to plumb and level, anchored to the structural framing per the product’s NOA or Florida Product Approval installation instructions, and sealed with compatible sealant at the perimeter. For impact-rated units, the bite depth (how far the glass overlaps the frame’s glazing pocket) is confirmed against the product’s tested specification before the glazing bead is set.
- Documented photo record and 365-Day Done Right Promise. When the job is finished, we photograph the completed installation from both interior and exterior angles. That photo record is yours – not filed away somewhere – and the 365-Day Done Right Promise is written into every job under the Haven Standard: if it’s not done right, we make it right. No fine print about what qualifies.
Picture & Fixed Windows Pricing in Lighthouse Point
Fixed windows in Lighthouse Point range from around $420 to $1,800 per unit installed, depending on size, glass specification, frame material, and whether a permit is required. That’s a wide range, so here’s what moves the number:
| Scope | Typical Installed Range (Lighthouse Point) |
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| Standard insulated fixed window, insert replacement, up to 36″ x 48″ | $420 – $650 |
| Impact-rated fixed window (laminated IGU), insert replacement, up to 36″ x 48″ | $680 – $950 |
| Impact-rated picture window, full-frame replacement, up to 60″ x 48″ | $900 – $1,350 |
| Large impact picture window, full-frame, 72″ x 60″ and above | $1,200 – $1,800 |
| Specialty shape (arch, circle, trapezoid), impact-rated, custom | $750 – $1,800+ depending on geometry |
| Permit fee (Broward County, if applicable) | $75 – $200, itemized separately in written scope |
A few things worth naming plainly:
- Insert (pocket) replacement – where the existing frame stays and only the sash and glass are replaced – costs less than full-frame replacement, but it’s only appropriate when the existing frame is structurally sound and passes the survey. We won’t recommend an insert replacement on a frame with corrosion, racking, or wood rot just to keep the price lower.
- Impact-rated glass costs more than standard insulated glass. In Lighthouse Point, most homeowners choose impact glazing for any exterior fixed unit because it satisfies the HVHZ structural requirement, eliminates the need for exterior shutters, and typically reduces homeowner’s insurance premiums under Florida’s wind mitigation credit system.
- SHGC specification affects both product selection and price. A low-SHGC glass coating (below 0.25) reduces solar heat gain – relevant on south- and west-facing elevations in Lighthouse Point, where afternoon sun loads are significant. Low-E coatings that achieve this are priced into the unit, and we name the SHGC number in the written quote so you know what you’re buying.
- Custom geometry adds cost. Arched and circular units require factory-made frames; the lead time is typically 3 to 6 weeks depending on the manufacturer.
The estimate is free and the price doesn’t change between the survey and the invoice. Call (754) 600-8907 to schedule a measured survey, or bring us a competitor’s written estimate – we’ll review it at no charge under our Free Second Opinion policy.
FAQs – Picture & Fixed Windows in Lighthouse Point
How much does a picture window replacement cost in Lighthouse Point, FL?
A Window Installation Near Me in Lighthouse Point, FL for picture window replacement typically runs between $900 and $1,800 installed, depending on size, whether the unit is impact-rated, and whether a permit is required under Broward County’s HVHZ code. Smaller standard-insulated fixed units can start around $420 for an insert replacement. The written price you receive from Sightline names every line item before work starts – product, labor, permit, and disposal – and that number does not change at invoice. Call (754) 600-8907 for a free measured survey and written quote.
Do fixed windows in Lighthouse Point require a permit?
Yes, in most cases. Lighthouse Point falls within Broward County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, and replacing any exterior window – including fixed units – with a product that changes the frame size, frame material, or glazing specification typically requires a Broward County building permit and a product with a current Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade NOA. Sightline handles the permit application, product approval documentation, and inspection scheduling as part of the installation scope; the permit fee is itemized in your written estimate, not absorbed invisibly into labor costs.
Can a fogged or cloudy fixed window be repaired, or does the whole unit need replacing?
Fogging between the panes means the insulating glass unit (IGU) seal has failed – moisture has entered the air gap, and it won’t clear. In many cases, the IGU can be replaced without replacing the entire frame, which is less expensive than a full-frame replacement. Whether that’s the right call depends on the condition of the frame itself: a frame with corrosion, racking, or deteriorated glazing pocket material is better replaced as a unit. During the survey, we assess both the glass and the frame and document what we find photographically, so you can see exactly what’s there before deciding.
What’s the difference between a picture window and a fixed window?
The terms are often used interchangeably, but in trade practice a picture window refers specifically to a large, horizontally oriented fixed unit designed to frame an exterior view – typically centered on a living room or dining room wall. A fixed window is the broader category: any non-operable glazed unit, including small bathroom lights, geometric accent units, sidelites, and transoms. Both are installed the same way and specified the same way; the difference is in the intended use and geometry. Sightline installs both types, including 3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows and custom-shaped fixed units for gable ends, foyers, and stairwells throughout Lighthouse Point.
Why Sightline for Fixed Windows in Lighthouse Point
Since 2012, Sightline Windows & Doors has worked on more than 18,000 openings across South Florida – every one with a written price before work started and a documented photo record when it finished. For Lighthouse Point homeowners, that history means something specific: we’ve installed impact-rated fixed glazing in concrete-block construction, wood-frame construction, and the mixed stucco-over-frame builds common near the Intracoastal. We know where the hidden deterioration tends to appear (usually in the lower corners of aluminum frames on canal-facing elevations), and we document it before it becomes a dispute.
The Haven Standard governs every job we touch. Haven Clause 1 – Have it in writing – means the measurement and the quote are the same document. Haven Clause 3 – Verified Crews – means the background-checked, uniformed technician arriving at your Lighthouse Point home is the person on the license record, not a day laborer pulled from a subcontractor list. And the 365-Day Done Right Promise is written into the job, not offered verbally at the end of a sales call.
We specify from PGT, CGI, CWS, and ES Windows depending on what the opening requires – not based on which line carries the highest margin that month. If a PGT impact-rated fixed unit is the right call for your west-facing elevation in Lighthouse Point, that’s what goes in the quote. If CWS serves the application better, that’s what we specify. The written scope names the brand, the series, the glass specification, and the U-factor and SHGC numbers so you can verify what you’re getting.
If you have a competitor’s written estimate already, bring it to us. We’ll review it at no charge – not to undercut it blindly, but to tell you whether the specified product matches your opening’s requirements under Broward County code.
For a broader look at what we do in this area, visit the Sightline Windows & Doors home page.
Key Takeaways
- Fixed and picture windows in Lighthouse Point range from roughly $420 to $1,800 installed, depending on size, glass type, and permit requirements.
- Most exterior fixed window replacements in Lighthouse Point require a Broward County permit under HVHZ rules – Sightline handles that documentation.
- Impact-rated glazing is specified for exterior fixed units in most Lighthouse Point applications; it satisfies the structural requirement and eliminates the need for storm shutters.
- The written price you receive before work starts is the same number on the invoice – no exceptions under the Haven Standard.
- Every completed job leaves a documented photo record and is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
- Call (754) 600-8907 for a free measured survey – a live person answers, any hour.
Ready to schedule your measured survey? Call Sightline Windows & Doors Lighthouse Point at (754) 600-8907. You’ll get a written price before any work starts, a background-checked technician identified by license number before arrival, and a photo record of the finished job – all under the Haven Standard that has governed every opening we’ve worked on since 2012.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors Lighthouse Point, serving Lighthouse Point.