Lindholm Exteriors is a certified PGT installer serving the Florida Keys, with 75+ years in business and an A+ Better Business Bureau (BBB) rating. PGT Custom Windows + Doors is a Florida-based manufacturer that has been making impact-resistant windows and doors in Venice, Florida since 1996. The company invented the residential impact window category after Hurricane Andrew, when its WinGuard line became the first complete collection of impact-resistant windows and doors built to meet the new South Florida Building Code.
We install the full PGT lineup including WinGuard Aluminum, WinGuard Vinyl, EnergyVue, and Sparta product lines. Every product is American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) approved.
Why Florida Keys Homeowners Choose PGT
PGT’s the impact window brand most Florida Keys homeowners already know by name. And history’s the reason.
Hurricane Andrew hit Miami-Dade in August 1992 and destroyed 63,500 homes. The 1994 South Florida Building Code rewrote the rules. New construction required impact-resistant glazing for the first time. In 1996 PGT launched WinGuard, the first complete collection of impact-resistant windows and doors from a single manufacturer. Every impact window made in the 30 years since then has been measured against it. Today more than three million WinGuard units are installed across Florida. Zero have had a reported impact failure.
For Florida Keys homeowners, the practical effect’s that you can choose from the broadest product range of any impact window manufacturer; PGT covers nearly every window type, size, and configuration under a single product approval, which simplifies permitting on complex homes.
Also, PGT has the most Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance certifications in the industry, which Monroe County building departments process more quickly than less-familiar brands. And PGT has the strongest resale recognition of any impact window brand. If you plan to sell within five to ten years, the home inspector and the buyer will recognize the PGT name and know the windows meet code.
PGT Product Lines We Install
We carry the full PGT lineup. The lines we install most often for Florida Keys projects include:
- WinGuard Aluminum—PGT’s premium impact line. Design pressure (DP) ratings up to +90/-130 pounds per square foot (PSF), architectural windows up to 42 square feet per unit, full configuration range from single-hung to architectural shapes. The right choice for direct-coastal Keys homes and homes with large openings.
- WinGuard Vinyl—The most-installed PGT line for residential replacements. Vinyl framing resists salt-air corrosion without the thermal-bridging concerns of aluminum, and DP ratings of +65/-70 PSF are the highest in the vinyl impact window category.
- EnergyVue®—PGT’s energy-efficient vinyl line for projects where impact rating isn’t code-required. Strong insulation values for Florida Energy Code compliance, lower price point than WinGuard.
- ClassicVue Max™—Affordable aluminum line for projects where the WinGuard premium isn’t justified.
- Sparta—The value-tier impact line. Single-hungs, horizontal rollers, and fixed windows at a more accessible price point. Miami-Dade NOA-approved.
- WinGuard sliding glass doors and French doors—The broadest range of impact-rated patio doors from any manufacturer, including the 2023 WinGuard Aluminum Preferred View Sliding Glass Door with narrow sightlines for wider views.
- PGT estate entry doors—Luxury impact-rated entry doors with custom glass and hardware options.
Every product’s custom manufactured to your home’s opening(s). Standard upgrades include low-emissivity (Low-E) coatings, SentryGlas® reinforced laminated glass (100 times stiffer than standard polyvinyl butyral interlayers), and SecureConnect® frame reinforcement.
Beyond the certifications noted above, PGT products also carry Florida Product Approval and meet TAS 201, 202, and 203, the Miami-Dade impact and cycling test protocols. Every product’s engineered for the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) that covers Monroe County. Standard WinGuard glass blocks 99 percent of ultraviolet (UV) rays.
PGT Installation by Lindholm Exteriors in the Florida Keys
GT products perform to spec only when installed to spec. The frame anchoring, multipoint locking, weathertight thresholds, and laminated glass interlayers all depend on installation tolerances that less experienced crews regularly miss.
We’ve installed windows and doors across Monroe County for 75 years. That means precise opening preparation, anchoring methods that respect PGT’s published structural calculations, and the patience to seat each unit without compromising the seal.
Our work covers the full Keys, from Key Largo through Key West. We install PGT products on single-family homes, condos, custom new builds, and historic restorations. Every installation includes permit coordination through the appropriate Monroe County or municipal building department, on-site supervision, and a workmanship warranty that complements the PGT manufacturer warranty.
Lindholm Exteriors has achieved:
- A+ accreditation from the BBB
- Over 75 years of resolving every project to the homeowner’s satisfaction
- Florida Certified Roofing Contractor: License CCC 1328542
- Florida Certified Building Contractor: License CBC 1256399
- Member, National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
- Certified installer for the Andersen product lines listed above
Frequently Asked Questions About PGT in the Florida Keys
Below are the questions Florida Keys homeowners ask us most often about PGT. If your question isn’t listed here, call us at 305-852-5730, and we’ll walk through it with you.
Is PGT sold in the Florida Keys?
Yes. Lindholm Exteriors is a certified PGT installer serving Monroe County. PGT holds more Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) certifications than any other impact window manufacturer, and every WinGuard product we install meets the requirements of the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) that covers the Keys. We install PGT WinGuard Aluminum, WinGuard Vinyl, EnergyVue®, and Sparta lines on projects from Key Largo through Key West.
How does PGT WinGuard compare to ES Windows?
Both brands are Florida-made and both cover the impact window market at high volume. PGT offers the broadest product range of any impact window manufacturer, the longest track record (WinGuard launched in 1996), and the strongest resale recognition. ES Windows typically costs about 20% less than PGT WinGuard for comparable specifications and ships faster: 5-6 weeks vs. PGT’s 10-12 weeks. PGT’s the right choice when brand recognition and product-range breadth matter while ES Windows is the right choice when price and lead time matter more.
What’s the difference between PGT WinGuard Aluminum and Vinyl?
WinGuard Aluminum has the higher design pressure rating: up to +90/-130 pounds per square foot for architectural windows and covers larger opening sizes (up to 42 square feet per unit). It’s the right choice for direct-coastal Keys homes and large openings. WinGuard Vinyl has the highest design pressure rating in the vinyl impact window category (+65/-70 pounds per square foot) and resists salt-air corrosion without the thermal-bridging concerns aluminum can have. Vinyl’s the most-installed WinGuard line for standard residential replacements in the Keys.
What’s the typical lead time on PGT WinGuard in the Florida Keys?
PGT WinGuard typically ships within 10-12 weeks of order confirmation. For projects timed around hurricane season, order placement by late February gives the best chance of installation before June 1st. Warranty parts and repairs are much faster: typically days, not weeks because PGT manufactures in Venice, Florida and maintains local parts inventory.
Get a Quote on PGT Windows and Doors for Your Florida Keys Home
PGT’s the brand for Florida Keys homeowners who want the longest track record, the broadest product range, and the strongest resale recognition in the impact window category. Lindholm Exteriors also installs other brands of hurricane impact windows and impact-rated exterior doors across the Florida Keys, and we’ll recommend the one that’s right for you.
Call us at 305-363-7636 or request your free estimate. Whether you’re replacing a single door or every window and door in your home, we’ll come out and walk through the project with you. We’ll help you pick the right product line for your home and budget. Your quote’s free, and there’s no obligation to move forward.