Doors & Windows
A sticking door
Start with the panel movement, track and rolling hardware.
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A wider view
of the installation.
Compare sliding patio doors, French doors and multi-panel openings through the space and components they need. Ask what the proposal includes around the frame and threshold.
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Doors & Windows
A window needs attention
Compare retained frames, new units and finish restoration.
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Doors & Windows
Glass has failed
Identify the glass assembly before choosing replacement.
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Understand what’s behind the surface.
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Property context in Fontainebleau
Miami-Dade County's building department publishes separate permit checklists for replacement windows, glass doors, exterior doors and shutters. Each one asks for a completed building permit application, a frontal elevation of the exterior wall showing where the products go together with their product approval numbers, and the current Notice of Acceptance of each window, glass door, door or mullion used. The county also states that each municipality in Miami-Dade has its own building official who issues permits within that city limits. Confirm the address and the proposed scope with Miami-Dade County; the county process covers properties with folios that start with 30, which is unincorporated Miami-Dade County. The checklists describe what a department asks for; they do not decide whether a particular product or opening qualifies at your property.
Source for planning your work ↗Miami-Dade County's permit exemption list separates small repairs from assembly replacement. It lists repair or replacement of window glass panes as exempt and states that window assembly replacement requires a permit, and it lists repair or replacement of exterior single and double door slabs as exempt while stating that a door together with its door frame requires a permit. The list carries an update date and says the exemptions are for unincorporated Miami-Dade County and are from Florida Building Code permit requirements only, noting that other departments and agencies may still require approvals. Ask the building department how your scope is classified before work starts.
Source for local context ↗Area-wide context is not a finding about your own property.
Before you decide
Good questions.
Clearer next steps.
Can a difficult sliding door be repaired without replacing the frame?
A sticking panel can involve rollers, track damage, alignment or worn seals. Ask which condition was observed and whether compatible parts are available. A sound frame may remain in place for a targeted repair; deterioration at the sill or frame can change that scope. Compare the actual findings before choosing a complete replacement.
Does fog between panes mean the whole window needs replacement?
Moisture between the panes is different from condensation on a room-facing surface. A proposal may replace the sealed glass unit while retaining a suitable sash and frame. Ask which component has failed, how the replacement glass is specified and whether the existing frame can support the work.
How do insert and full-frame window replacement differ?
An insert retains a suitable existing frame and places a replacement unit within it. Full-frame work removes more of the assembly and exposes the opening for assessment. Compare retained materials, flashing work, trim restoration and the resulting clear opening rather than treating both proposals as the same job.
What should I compare on a window performance label?
Compare the ratings for the complete product and its suitability for the local climate and project. U-factor and solar heat gain coefficient describe different aspects of performance. Ask which specified unit the label describes; a generic brochure does not establish the rating of the product being supplied.
What information helps prepare a door or window visit?
Describe the opening, how it moves and what changed. Note whether a concern is with glass, the moving panel, hardware or the surrounding wall. If available, gather product labels, earlier invoices and photographs taken without dismantling the assembly. Explain access restrictions and keep people away from broken glass.
What should the written scope include?
Ask which units and components are included, what remains in place, how access and removal are handled, and who restores affected finishes. Confirm product specifications, disposal, weatherproofing and completion checks. Any concealed damage discovered during the work needs an explained change to the agreed scope.
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