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 Door Installation: The Long Beach Owner’s Guide
Therma-Tru door installation in Long Beach typically runs $850 to $1,900 installed, depending on whether we’re working with your existing slab or a full pre-hung unit. We stock Therma-Tru-compatible weatherstripping, sweeps, hinges, sill pans, and threshold components on our trucks, and most door replacements are completed in a single visit. The way owners usually find us is through a door that’s dragging on the threshold, letting daylight through the weatherstrip, or starting to stick when the Long Beach marine layer rolls in and the slab swells.
We’re an independent installer, not affiliated with Therma-Tru, but their products are the bulk of what we hang in Long Beach. If you’re staring at a door that no longer closes clean, this page will tell you what’s wrong, what it costs, and whether you can wait a week or should call us today.
Which Therma-Tru Models This Applies To
Therma-Tru makes three main entry door lines we install regularly: the Classic-Craft and Fiber-Classic series (fiberglass slabs that imitate wood grain), the Pulse series (foam-filled fiberglass), and the Smooth-Star series (budget-friendly fiberglass). Each line uses its own slab thickness and edge profile, which matters when you’re replacing hinges, weatherstripping, or the sweep.
Here’s the compatibility gotcha most owners miss: the weatherstripping channel and the threshold profile are not universal across Therma-Tru lines. A Classic-Craft slab is typically 1-3/4 inches thick and uses a compression-style bulb weatherstrip. The Pulse line runs the same slab thickness but often uses a different kerf channel width. We see plenty of Long Beach homes where a well-meaning owner grabbed an aftermarket replacement strip from a hardware store and it sealed fine for three months, then flattened out. OEM Therma-Tru weatherstripping holds its shape because the bulb density matches the frame’s strike tolerance. That said, there are quality aftermarket options out there for hinges and sweeps that perform just as well at half the price, and we’ll tell you honestly which one makes sense for your door. To identify exactly what you have, look for the Therma-Tru label on the hinge edge of the slab or the top of the frame. Bring a photo and we can match it.
Signs Your Therma-Tru Door Installation Is Failing
- Visible daylight around the frame or threshold. This means the weatherstripping has compressed past its recovery point, or the slab has settled on its hinges. In Long Beach, salt air accelerates rubber aging faster than inland. Once you see light, air and moisture are already moving through.
- The door drags or sticks at the bottom. This usually signals a worn threshold or a hinge that’s loose and letting the slab sag. Coastal humidity swells door frames and slabs, and older Therma-Tru thresholds with integrated vinyl caps crack after 8 to 12 years here.
- Cold air around the edges in winter. Long Beach doesn’t get harsh winters, but a stiff offshore breeze will find any gap. This points to weatherstrip that lost tension or a frame that wasn’t shimmed and sealed properly on install day.
- The door slams or requires a hard pull to latch. This often means the strike plate is out of alignment because the hinges have worn or pulled loose. We see this constantly in Belmont Shore homes where older framing settles and shifts the reveal around the slab.
- Sweep peeling, missing, or dragging water into the entry. The bottom sweep on a Therma-Tru door takes direct abuse from sun, rain, and foot traffic. A brittle, cracked sweep lets puddles form at your threshold during rain season, and that water eventually rots the subfloor under the entry.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
Here’s what an installed Therma-Tru door costs in Long Beach, broken down simply.
| Job | Long Beach Installed Price Range |
|---|---|
| Weatherstrip and sweep replacement (parts + labor) | $90 – $180 |
| Threshold replacement | $250 – $450 |
| Hinge replacement and slab realignment | $200 – $400 |
| Full pre-hung Therma-Tru door replacement | $1,200 – $1,900 |
| Slab-only replacement (using existing frame) | $850 – $1,400 |
These numbers include the part and the labor, shipped and installed. You get a written price before anything starts, and that number doesn’t change once we’re in the door unless you approve something extra in writing. Every installation we complete is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: parts and labor, 365 days, in writing. If the door doesn’t hang right after we leave, call us and we’ll come back. That’s the whole commitment.
DIY or Call Us?
A door slab itself isn’t high-tension dangerous like a garage spring, but a full pre-hung Therma-Tru unit weighs 60 to 100 pounds and if you lose control of it while pulling the temporary pins, you can snap a toe or worse. More common, though, is the slow-bleed failure: a DIY slab swap where the reveal isn’t even, the weatherstrip rubs, and the door binds in six months. You can absolutely replace a bottom sweep yourself, and we’ll tell you which aftermarket one matches your Therma-Tru profile. For hinges and threshold work, alignment is everything. A half-degree off and you’ll be redoing the job next season. If you want it done once and sealed correctly against Long Beach salt air, call us at (562) 317-8865 for a look. The estimate’s free either way.
FAQs
A fiberglass Therma-Tru slab will last 20 to 30 years, but the weatherstripping, sweep, and threshold will need attention every 5 to 8 years in Long Beach’s salt air. The slab outlives the seal components every time. If you want a full lifespan breakdown for your specific door, call (562) 317-8865 and we’ll walk you through it.
Yes, if the slab is intact and the frame is still square, we repair hinges, weatherstripping, sweeps, and thresholds for a fraction of replacement cost. Once the fiberglass skin cracks or the foam core gets waterlogged, repair stops making sense. Send us a photo or schedule an estimate and we’ll give you a straight answer.
A weatherstrip or sweep job takes 30 to 45 minutes. A full pre-hung replacement usually runs 3 to 5 hours including tear-out and resealing. We keep filler foam, shims, and sealant on the truck so there’s no second trip required.
We stock weatherstripping, sweeps, hinges, thresholds, and sill pans for the most common Therma-Tru lines on our trucks, plus parts for PGT, CGI, and CWS products. If your specific profile isn’t in the bin, we order it OEM and have it within several business days. Call (562) 317-8865 and we’ll check on the spot.
Written by Sean Mackey, Owner & Lead Installer, Juniper Windows Long Beach at Juniper Windows Long Beach, serving Long Beach and nearby areas. Sean grew up in Los Angeles and got his start at LA Trade-Tech, where he learned the framing and construction fundamentals he still applies to every door he hangs.
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.