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ECO Window Systems Shingle, Tile & Metal Roofing in Coral Gables: What to Know First

We provide independent ECO Window Systems shingle, tile and metal roofing installation and repair for Coral Gables homeowners. Most shingle roofs can be completed in three to five working days once materials land, while tile and metal jobs typically run one to two weeks depending on the roof’s pitch and accessibility. Our pricing is firm and written down before the first shingle comes off the truck – no change orders, no “we found something” surprises. If you’re looking for a cheap bid, we’re not your company. If you want the roof done once and a company that answers the phone after the check clears, call (954) 507-3613. This page is written for Coral Gables homeowners who own a ECO Window Systems product and want the truth about what it costs and what can go wrong in our climate.

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How ECO Window Systems Products Fail – and How We Fix Them

ECO Window Systems builds a solid product, but every manufacturer has weak points, especially in South Florida. Here’s what we see repeatedly on Coral Gables roofs and skylights:

• Flashing separation on the ECO 7000 series skylight curb. The factory curb flashing is aluminum, which is fine on paper, but the thermal expansion rate differs enough from concrete tile that we see sealant joints fail at the corners after five to seven years. Water doesn’t pour in – it wicks, slowly. By the time a homeowner sees a stain on the ceiling, the decking has been wet for months. We pull the old flashing, replace it with a soldered copper curb, and re-set the skylight with a continuous bead of urethane sealant rated for 50-year exposure.
• Condensation trapped in ECO 5000 series fixed transom frames. This series uses a single-channel weephole design that clogs easily with Coral Gables’ live oak pollen and construction dust. The trapped water sits against the mullion and eventually corrodes the frame corner keys. The fix is not a new window – it’s cleaning the weep channel, drilling two additional drain holes at the low corners, and re-sealing the interior stop. About $180 to $320 in labor and materials versus $900-plus for a replacement window.
• Tile-to-metal transition leaks at ECO skylight saddles. On barrel tile roofs, the field tiles on either side of a skylight saddle crack because the saddle profile doesn’t match the tile curvature exactly. We replace those cracked tiles and install a custom-cut lead saddle that follows the actual tile contour, not a flattened approximation.
• Metal roof panel oil-canning around ECO curb-mounted exhaust vents. The factory screws are zinc-plated steel. Against aluminum panels in salt air, galvanic corrosion sets in within three to four years near the coast. We replace with 316 stainless fasteners and isolate the curb with a butyl isolation pad. This stops the oil-canning and the rust bleeds.
• Shingle granule loss concentrated under ECO solar tube bases. The granule loss is not random – it follows the shadow line of the tube base. The real cause is heat reflection from the tube’s polished interior onto the shingle surface, accelerating asphalt oxidation. We install a heat-dissipating collar under the base flange, which drops the surface temperature enough to stop premature granule shedding.

Our ECO Window Systems Shingle, Tile & Metal Roofing Process

Every job follows the same sequence, whether it’s a repair or a full re-roof. No shortcuts, no skipped steps, no “the city won’t notice.”

1. 1
   Inspection and documentation. We photograph every flashing point, saddle, curb, and transition before work begins. You get those photos. If something was wrong before we started, there’s a record.
2. 2
   Material and parts decision. For the roofing itself, we quote three material lines in writing: entry, mid, and premium. For ECO Window Systems components – skylight flashing, solar tube bases, exhaust vent curbs – we identify whether an OEM part or a fabricated-on-site part is the better call. OEM when warranty matters. Fabricated when the factory part is the weak point.
3. 3
   Stripping and prep. We remove the old material down to the decking, inspect for rot or termite damage, and replace any compromised decking. On tile jobs, we sort and grade the existing tile – reusable, marginal, scrap – and give you the count before any new tile is ordered.
4. 4
   Underlayment and flashing. We install a self-adhering high-temperature underlayment rated for Miami-Dade conditions. All ECO Window Systems penetrations get new flashing, regardless of condition. The old flashing is never re-used.
5. 5
   Roof installation and water test. Shingles, tile, or metal go on per manufacturer spec. Then we run a hose test on every penetration for a full ten minutes. If it leaks, it’s fixed before we leave.
6. 6
   Cleanup and written guarantee. Magnetic sweep for nails, gutters cleared, and your written workmanship warranty handed over with the dates and coverage in writing. If it is not in writing, it is not a guarantee – it is just a conversation.

What ECO Window Systems Shingle, Tile & Metal Roofing Costs in Coral Gables

Here are the numbers we quote most often in Coral Gables. These are installed prices including materials, labor, dump fees, and permit costs.

• Architectural shingle re-roof (2,000 sq ft home): $14,800 – $22,000
• Concrete tile re-roof (2,000 sq ft home): $28,000 – $42,000
• Standing seam metal roof (2,000 sq ft home): $34,000 – $55,000
• Skylight re-flashing (repair, single unit): $450 – $950
• Solar tube base replacement (repair): $320 – $580
• Exhaust vent curb replacement (repair): $240 – $510

What moves the price: roof pitch (anything over 6:12 adds labor), number of ECO Window Systems penetrations, decking condition, and whether we’re working around a tile style that’s no longer manufactured and needs color matching from a salvage yard. Call (954) 507-3613 for a free estimate. We measure, we write it down, and the number does not move unless you change the scope.

Why Coral Gables Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for ECO Window Systems Work

We’ve been around long enough that the homeowner who calls us today might be the kid who watched Dale Kessler’s father re-glaze the storefront windows on Miracle Mile back in the 1980s. We’re not a franchise and we’re not a call center. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and they know the difference between a ECO Window Systems factory flashing detail and one that a previous contractor improvised. If the work is not done right, our Done Right Promise means we return and fix it – no paperwork fights, no arguing. We also service PGT, CGI, CWS, and ES Windows products, so if your roof inspection turns up a window that needs attention too, we can handle it in the same visit. Live person answers the phone 24 hours a day. That’s not a marketing line. Call at 3 a.m. and Dale’s voicemail is the last thing you’ll get – because there’s no voicemail. Someone picks up.

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