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Mr-Glass Home Additions & ADU: The Pompano Beach Owner’s Guide

We stock and install Mr-Glass-compatible window and door systems for home additions and ADU projects in Pompano Beach, with typical installed pricing from $45,000 to $130,000 for a complete addition and $90,000 to $220,000 for a standalone ADU. Most Mr-Glass component failures in coastal Florida show up first as seal degradation or frame corrosion, and we carry replacement hardware and glazing beads on our trucks for same-day resolution. The symptom that brings most Pompano Beach owners to call is fogging between panes on a unit that was installed 8-12 years ago, right when the warm-edge spacer starts failing in our salt-air climate.

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Which Mr-Glass Models This Applies To

Mr-Glass produces several product lines that appear regularly in South Florida additions and ADUs: the 8000 Series vinyl impact windows, the 9000 Series aluminum impact windows, and the corresponding sliding glass door systems in both materials. The model number is stamped on the spacer bar between panes, visible when you open the sash and look at the top edge, or on a sticker in the frame track. Vinyl and aluminum units use different glazing beads, different corner keys, and different roller assemblies, so matching the series matters.

For the 8000 Series vinyl line, we stock OEM-compatible glazing beads in white and almond, plus the co-extruded weatherstrip that seals the sash to the frame. The 9000 Series aluminum units use a rigid vinyl glazing bead with a stainless-steel leg that clips into the frame extrusion; aftermarket equivalents exist from Amesbury and Ultrafab, but we source the OEM profile when the frame geometry is tight. In Pompano Beach, we have seen 9000 Series frames corrode at the weep screed, the slotted opening that drains water to the exterior, because salt accumulation blocks drainage and traps moisture against the aluminum.

Signs Your Mr-Glass Home Additions & ADU Is Failing

• Fogging or haze between glass panes. This means the insulated glass unit, or IGU, has lost its hermetic seal. Once ambient air enters the space between panes, the desiccant inside the spacer bar saturates and condensation becomes permanent. In Pompano Beach’s humidity, this accelerates after the first breach.
• Difficulty opening or closing windows and doors. The roller assembly or balance system is wearing out. On Mr-Glass horizontal rollers, the stainless-steel axle can gall against the nylon wheel bore after years of salt exposure, creating flat spots that catch in the track.
• Visible corrosion on aluminum frames or hardware. The anodized coating has broken down at edges or fastener penetrations. This is not cosmetic; pitting reduces structural section and can compromise impact resistance, which is the reason most Pompano Beach owners chose impact-rated units to begin with.
• Drafts even when the sash is locked. The compression seal, usually a fin-seal pile or bulb gasket, has flattened or torn. On the 8000 Series, the fin-seal at the meeting rail is particularly vulnerable because it sees the most motion and UV exposure.
• Water intrusion at the sill or track during heavy rain. The weep system is blocked, or the sill dam, the raised ridge that blocks wind-driven water, has been compromised by debris or improper cleaning. In Pompano Beach, we find gecko eggs and palm detritus blocking weep holes regularly.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

The range on full additions and ADUs reflects foundation type, square footage, and whether the project ties into existing utilities or runs new service. On component work, the price spreads with unit size and accessibility, second-story units requiring ladder or scaffold access. Every quote we write in Pompano Beach includes the part, the labor, the disposal, and the documentation, a photo record of the condition we found and what we did. Under Clause 1 of The Haven Standard, that price is fixed; no change proceeds without a signed change order, which is the discipline that has kept our projects within a few percent of the agreed number since 2007.

DIY or Call Us?

An owner can safely check the model stamp, clear weep holes with a pipe cleaner, and vacuum debris from the track. Beyond that, replacement of an IGU requires specialized tools, a clean environment, and precise resealing; the argon fill that provides thermal performance escapes entirely if the assembly is not done under controlled conditions. Roller and balance replacement on a unit that weighs 40-80 pounds carries real risk of injury or glass breakage. We do not recommend DIY on impact-rated assemblies because improper reinstallation voids the Miami-Dade NOA, the Notice of Acceptance that certifies hurricane resistance, and your insurer may require that documentation after a storm. If you are unsure what you are looking at, call (754) 714-6540 and we will walk through it, or schedule a free estimate with a written price before any work starts.

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