New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Juniper Windows Long Beach pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
Therma-Tru Window Installation: The Long Beach Owner’s Guide
Therma-Tru window installation in Long Beach typically runs $380 to $840 per window when we replace a failed unit or retrofit an existing rough opening, with most jobs done in a single visit. That price includes the new window, all flashing and sealant, trim work, and haul-away of the old unit. Homeowners usually call us after noticing fog between the glass panes, a sash that won’t stay open, or drafts that weren’t there last winter.
If you’re reading this, chances are you either have a Therma-Tru window that’s underperforming, or you bought a home with them already in and you’re not sure what the previous owner actually got. Either way, here’s what matters: we know this product line, we stock the common parts, and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts.
Which Therma-Tru Models This Applies To
Therma-Tru is better known in the industry for their doors, but their window lines (often sold as part of the same residential package) include vinyl and hybrid-series units that show up regularly in Long Beach homes built from the late 1990s onward. We service and install across the common model families: the Classic-Craft and Smooth-Star door companion window kits, sidelight assemblies, transom sets, and standalone Therma-Tru vinyl windows that match their entry door styles.
The tricky part with Therma-Tru is matching the glass package. A unit ordered through a dealer in Huntington Beach may have a different U-factor and spacer bar than an identical-looking unit from a North Long Beach build. That’s why we pull measurements from the actual installed unit, not a catalog. We check the etched glass code in the corner of the pane (the NAMI-certified label tells us the manufacturer, plant, and date) and match the spacer type, low-E coating, and argon fill to what’s already in your wall. If the original glass package isn’t available, we’ll tell you before we quote anything, and we’ll offer an equivalent spec rather than a downgrade. For most Long Beach owners, OEM glass is the right call; for older Therma-Tru units where OEM stock is long discontinued, a quality aftermarket Insulated Glass Unit (IGU) from one of our stocked suppliers performs identically and costs about 20 to 30 percent less.
Signs Your Therma-Tru Window Installation Is Failing
- Fog or moisture trapped between the glass panes. This means the IGU seal has failed. Once the desiccant inside the spacer bar saturates, the unit can’t clear the fog. In Long Beach’s marine layer climate, we see this more often in west-facing windows on homes within two miles of the coast.
- A sash that’s hard to open, or drops when you let go. The constant expansion and contraction from mild coastal winters to hot inland summers wears out the spring or block-and-tackle balance system faster than manufacturers expect. We get these calls from Los Altos and Plaza home owners a lot.
- Drafts you can feel with your hand on a still day. The weatherstripping has compressed, or worse, the original install didn’t properly flash the sill pan. A drafty Therma-Tru window in a Belmont Shore bungalow is often the symptom of an installation problem, not a product problem.
- Visible condensation on the interior glass even when the room is ventilated. That’s usually a sign the low-E coating or argon fill is compromised. Long Beach’s humidity makes this obvious fast.
- Dry rot or softness in the surrounding frame or trim. This is the one we want you to take seriously. A window that leaks even slightly into the rough opening will quietly rot a wall cavity over a few winters. By the time the paint blisters, the framing usually needs repair.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
For Therma-Tru window installation in Long Beach, plan on the following installed ranges:
- Glass-only IGU replacement (seal failure): $280 to $520 per window, depending on glass package and size.
- Full sash replacement (balance or frame failure): $395 to $680 per window.
- Complete window replacement, including retrofit into an existing rough opening: $540 to $840 per window, depending on size, glass spec, and whether exterior trim needs rebuilding.
Every quote comes in writing before we start. The price includes parts, labor, all sealant and flashing materials, disposal, and a full year of coverage under our 365-Day Done Right Promise, which covers parts and labor on our installation work. If something isn’t right, we come back and fix it. No charge, no argument.
DIY or Call Us?
You can safely check a few things yourself: look for the etching code on the glass, measure the visible glass area (not the frame), and check whether the drain holes on the exterior bottom track are clogged with salt air buildup. Cleaning those drains with a stiff brush and some water often solves minor interior condensation.
What we don’t recommend is pulling the window yourself. Removing a Therma-Tru unit means cutting exterior sealant, releasing the nailing flange, and handling glass that’s under pressure from age and setting. If the unit was improperly shimmed, pulling it can crack the frame or damage the rough opening. There’s also a real fall hazard when the window is above ground level. Sean Mackey has seen more than a few Long Beach homeowners start a weekend swap and end up with a tarp over the opening until Wednesday. If you’d rather skip that, call us at (562) 317-8865 and we’ll get you a written price before we touch anything.
FAQs
With normal Coastal Southern California weather, a well-installed Therma-Tru window should give you 15 to 20 years before the seal or hardware starts to show meaningful wear. Homes within a mile of the ocean may see seal failure a few years earlier due to salt air exposure. Call (562) 317-8865 if you’re seeing fog or drafts on a younger unit, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s happening.
Yes, if the failure is limited to the IGU or the balance hardware, we repair it. Glass fog and failed seals are the most common repair we do on Therma-Tru windows in Long Beach. If the frame is warped, the rough opening is rotted, or the unit is older than about 18 years, replacement usually makes more financial sense. Call us and we’ll walk you through the decision honestly.
Most single-window installations take between two and four hours from start of prep to final cleanup. A full-home swap of 8 to 12 windows is typically a two-to-three-day job. You’ll get a written timeframe before we start, and we’ll send live arrival tracking so you know exactly when our team shows up.
We stock common Therma-Tru-compatible glass packages, weatherstripping, balance systems, and hardware on our service trucks for Long Beach calls. If your unit needs a dealer-only component, we order it directly and handle the logistics for you. Call (562) 317-8865 with the model and glass code, and we’ll tell you whether we have it on hand or can get it within days.
Written by Sean Mackey, Owner & Lead Installer, Juniper Windows Long Beach at Juniper Windows Long Beach, serving Long Beach and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Juniper Windows Long Beach
Laminated glass and reinforced frames hold up to wind-driven rain, hail and flying debris, so your openings stay sealed when the weather turns.
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.
Tighter seals and insulated glass even out hot and cold rooms and stop the drafts at the frame.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.