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AfterES Windows Roof Replacement & Installation in Fort Lauderdale: What to Know First
ES Windows roof replacement and installation in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $9,200 to $18,500 depending on roof size, decking condition, and whether your existing ES Windows frames can be salvaged. As an independent ES Windows service provider, Winslow Windows & Doors handles the full job, from tear-off to final flashing around your window openings, usually completing a standard single-story roof in 5 to 7 working days. We quote a fixed price before the first shingle comes off, and that number does not change unless we find rot hiding underneath.
This page is for Fort Lauderdale homeowners who own ES Windows products and are planning a roof replacement. You need a roofer who understands how ES Windows frames sit, how their flashing channels work, and why careless tear-off crews crack casings that can’t be cheaply replaced. Call (904) 913-5886 and you’ll reach a live person who can walk you through it.
Key Takeaways:
- ES Windows frames are engineered with tighter tolerance flashing channels than most Florida window brands; standard roofing nails and generic step flashing rarely seat correctly.
- Fort Lauderdale’s wind-driven rain and salt air penalize sloppy roof-to-window transitions within one or two seasons, not five.
- We carry both OEM ES Windows flashing components and field-proven aftermarket alternatives when OEM parts are backordered.
- Every roof replacement we do around ES Windows gets a written workmanship warranty, and the 36500-Day Done Right Promise stands behind it.
How ES Windows Products Fail During Roof Replacement & Installation
We’ve torn off enough Fort Lauderdale roofs to know exactly where ES Windows installations go wrong. Here are the five failure patterns our techs see most often on jobs where the roofer didn’t understand the window system they were working around:
- Crushed or warped frames on the ES Vista line. The Vista series uses a thinner extrusion profile than ES’s heavier impact lines. When a tear-off crew walks across the lower roof plane and leans ladders against the window header, that extrusion deflects. You won’t see it the day they leave. Six months later the sash binds at the top corner and you’re calling us wondering why your two-year-old window won’t close. Our crew pads ladder contact points and uses standoff brackets, period. We also inspect every Vista frame within the work zone before we start so any pre-existing deflection is documented.
- Flashing channel mismatch on ES Windows with integral nailing fins. Several ES Windows series ship with a factory nailing fin that includes a shallow drip channel along the top edge. Generic step flashing from a big-box supplier is taller than that channel, which means the roofer either bends it awkwardly or leaves a void. During a Fort Lauderdale afternoon thunderstorm, wind pushes water up and over that gap, straight into the wall cavity. We fabricate step flashing to match the channel dimensions on every ES Windows job, not just the ones that look tight.
- Sealant incompatibility around the ES WeatherTite gasket system. ES Windows uses a silicone-based compression gasket at the frame-to-wall junction. Many roofers run a bead of polyurethane sealant over that gasket during re-flashing. Polyurethane and silicone don’t bond; the bead peels within a year and leaves a false sense of protection. We use a neutral-cure silicone sealant that matches ES’s factory chemistry. It’s a small detail that saves you from chasing a leak that isn’t the roof’s fault.
- Broken or missing weep hole covers on the ES 700 Series slider tracks. Tear-off debris, old shingle granules, and roofing nails end up in the bottom track of sliding windows when the crew isn’t protecting them. The 700 Series track has small weep holes that drain outward; plug those holes and water pools inside the track, then wicks into the frame corner joints. Before we even set up our staging, our techs mask and cover every window within 10 feet of the roof edge. On replace jobs we pull the track covers, flush the weep channels, and replace any missing covers with ES-compatible parts.
- Improper re-anchoring after surrounding sheathing is replaced. When Fort Lauderdale roofers replace rotted decking near a window, they sometimes loosen the window’s mounting screws to slip new sheathing underneath and never re-torque them. ES Windows mounting tabs are designed for a specific compression load; loose tabs let the frame shift under wind load. We mark every fastener location before sheathing removal and re-torque each tab to spec when the new decking is in place. If a tab is stripped or corroded, we replace it rather than leave it half-tight.
Our ES Windows Roof Replacement & Installation Process
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Call and talk to a live person. You call (904) 913-5886, tell us about your roof and your ES Windows. If you’re in our home county, there’s no trip charge for the estimate.
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On-site walkthrough, not a drive-by. We inspect the roof, the decking, the flashing, and every ES Windows frame within the work zone. Ed Winslow or a senior tech walks you through exactly what we found, including any window problems the last roofer left behind.
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Fixed written estimate with the parts decision spelled out. We price OEM ES flashing where it matters and tell you when a field-proven aftermarket part will perform better or arrive faster. You approve the number before we order anything.
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Protected tear-off and installation. We mask and cover your ES Windows, pad ladder contact points, and remove the old roof without leaning equipment on your frames. New flashing is fabricated to match ES channel dimensions, not forced to fit.
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Window inspection and re-seal. After the roof is on, we inspect every ES Window in the work zone, flush any plugged weep tracks, re-torque mounting tabs, and apply the correct silicone sealant. If we find a pre-existing window issue, we tell you and give you a separate, honest recommendation - no surprise add-ons.
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Cleanup and the Done Right Promise. We run a magnet over the ground for nails, haul everything out, and walk you through the finished job. If something isn’t done right, we come back. That’s the 36500-Day Done Right Promise, and Ed’s name is on it.
What ES Windows Roof Replacement & Installation Costs in Fort Lauderdale
Here are honest ranges for what we quote in Fort Lauderdale. Every job is different, but these numbers will get you in the right ballpark:
| Scenario | Typical Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Full roof replacement, 1,500-2,000 sq ft, standard shingle, with ES Windows flashing re-work | $9,800 - $13,600 |
| Roof replacement plus replacement of damaged ES window flashing at 3-5 openings | $12,900 - $17,800 |
| Roof replacement on a two-story Fort Lauderdale home with steeper pitch and access staging | $14,500 - $18,500 |
| Tile or metal roof replacement around ES Windows (materials and installation) | $16,200 - $24,000+ |
What moves the price? Decking damage is the big one - Fort Lauderdale’s humidity means we find rot under old shingles more often than not. The number of ES Windows penetrations, the condition of your existing flashing, and whether you have a one-story or two-story roofline also matter. You get a fixed price before work starts, and our permanent standing offers apply: $40 off any repair over $200, free second opinions on written estimates, and a 10% discount for seniors and veterans. Call (904) 913-5886 and we’ll send someone out to measure.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call Winslow Windows & Doors for ES Windows Work
My name’s on the door, literally. That means it gets done right. Ed Winslow started this company in 2011, and we’ve spent the better part of two decades earning the right to say that in neighborhoods from Fort Lauderdale down through Miami-Dade, where salt air and hard Atlantic storms punish shortcuts faster than any inspector can. We’re an independent ES Windows service provider, which means we work for you, not for a manufacturer’s warranty department. We know when OEM parts are the right call and when a better aftermarket option will outlast the original.
Every tech who arrives at your Fort Lauderdale home is background-checked and in uniform. You’ll know exactly who’s at your door before the truck stops. If your roof job reveals work needed on your PGT, CGI, CWS, or ECO Window Systems units, we service those too - so you’re not juggling three contractors for one project. And when you call at any hour, a live person answers. No call center. No voicemail loop. Just us.
FAQs
Yes. That’s the entire reason we wrote this page - Fort Lauderdale roofs and ES Windows frames interact more than most contractors admit, and our crews are trained specifically to protect, mask, and properly re-flash ES Windows installations during a full tear-off and replacement.
Yes, we source OEM ES Windows flashing components directly from authorized distributors, and when a specific OEM part is backordered or discontinued, we fabricate step flashing and sealant systems that match ES’s channel dimensions and chemistry rather than forcing generic parts into the gap. Call (904) 913-5886 and we’ll tell you exactly what your job needs.
ES Windows’ product warranty covers manufacturing defects in the window itself, but improper removal or re-flashing during a roof replacement is one of the fastest ways to get a legitimate warranty claim denied for installation-related damage. We document the condition of every ES window before we start, so if a pre-existing frame issue exists, you have proof it wasn’t caused by our roof work.
Water staining at the header, peeling interior paint above the window, or a musty smell in the wall cavity usually points to roof-to-window flashing, not the window itself. We trace the leak with a water test and a thermal camera before quoting anything, so you’re not paying for a window replacement when the real problem is a failed step flashing joint from the last roofer.
Most single-story homes take 5 to 7 working days. Add a day or two if we’re replacing multiple flashing assemblies or repairing rotted decking near window openings, which is common in Fort Lauderdale’s humid climate. We’ll give you a schedule in writing before we start and call you if anything changes.
Because a general roofer sees your ES Windows as an obstacle; we see them as the reason you called. We’re an independent ES Windows service provider and a full roofing company under the same owner - Ed Winslow - with a 36500-Day Done Right Promise, live 24/7 phone answering, background-checked uniformed techs, and a fixed-price estimate that doesn’t have change orders buried in the fine print. The one down the road, that’s who you want when the job touches both your roof and your windows.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner, Winslow Windows & Doors at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
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