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AfterECO Window Systems Roof Replacement & Installation in Fort Myers: What to Know First
Roof replacement on a Fort Myers home is a serious job whether you have ECO Window Systems impact windows and doors or not. When those ECO units are already installed, the roof work has to be done without damaging the frames, glass, or the water seal around them. We at Winslow Windows & Doors have been doing exactly that in Fort Myers since 2011, and we handle the full scope: roofing, flashing, and keeping your ECO Window Systems products watertight while the roof comes off and goes back on. Most full roof replacements on a standard Fort Myers ranch take two to five days once permits clear. Pricing is upfront and line-item, never a vague lump sum. Call (239) 453-7751 for a free estimate.
This page is for homeowners who already have ECO Window Systems windows, doors, or sliding glass units and need a roof replacement that won’t void warranties or leave gaps around the openings. If you’re still deciding between roofers, keep reading. If you want a straight answer on your specific roof and window situation, call us.
How ECO Window Systems Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
ECO Window Systems builds impact-rated aluminum and vinyl products that hold up well in Florida, but roof replacement creates specific stress points. Here’s what we see regularly on Fort Myers homes when the roof is failing or being replaced:
- Flashing separation at the head of ECO sliding glass doors. On older Fort Myers homes, the original roof flashing was often cut tight to the door frame. When a roof is lifted, that flashing pulls away and water tracks down the exterior wall and into the door’s rough opening. We see this most on ECO’s aluminum sliding glass door series, especially where the frame meets a flat or low-slope roof section. Our fix: remove the old flashing, install new step flashing that laps behind the frame’s nailing fin or mounting channel, and seal with a polyurethane caulk rated for coastal exposure.
- Warped or displaced frame heads after truss movement. Roof decking removal and re-nailing can shift trusses slightly, especially on older Fort Myers homes with 24-inch on-center framing. When that happens, the top of an ECO fixed or casement window can bow a fraction of an inch, causing the sash to bind. We check the frame for square before and after roofing, then shim and re-secure the mounting clips as needed. This is a common issue with any aluminum-frame product, and ECO’s thinner-wall profiles can show it sooner than heavier competitors.
- Crushed or cracked exterior capping after shingle tear-off. Tear-off crews working fast often drop shingle bundles near the wall line. We regularly see bent or dented aluminum capping on ECO picture windows and single-hung units after a reroof on Fort Myers properties. We replace capping in matching gauge and finish, and we protect every window and door opening with plywood shields before the roof work starts.
- Compromised weep holes on ECO horizontal sliders. Dust and roofing debris clog the weep system in ECO’s horizontal slider tracks, especially during a re-sheathing job. Water then pools inside the track and can migrate into the wall cavity. After any roof job, we blow out the weep channels, verify drainage, and replace the track end caps if they were dislodged. Fort Myers’ afternoon rains will expose this within a week if it’s not caught.
- Seal failure around ECO transom and radius units. Roof replacement on homes with arched or transom ECO window units requires extra care because those frames often sit inches below the eave line. The original flashing detail was never great on some 1990s and early 2000s Fort Myers builds. We rebuild the header flashing and add a drip edge that directs water away from the top frame, then re-bed the glass stop with fresh sealant. If the glass seal itself has failed, we discuss replacement glass before the roof work closes everything in.
Our ECO Window Systems Roof Replacement & Installation Process
Every ECO Window Systems roof replacement & installation job in Fort Myers follows a straight sequence, so you always know where things stand:
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On-site inspection and measurement. We walk the roof and every ECO Window Systems opening, check for existing water intrusion, and document the condition of frames, sills, and flashing. We flag anything the roof job will touch.
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Line-item scope and price. You get a written estimate that separates roofing, flashing, any ECO-related trim or capping work, and disposal. No allowances, no “we’ll see when we open it up” language. If we find rot, we price the repair before we touch anything.
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Protection of every ECO opening. Before tear-off, we shield doors and windows with plywood or reinforced covers. We protect the tracks on sliding doors and mask off weatherstripping so debris doesn’t embed in the wool pile.
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Roof removal and replacement. We strip, inspect the deck, replace damaged sheathing, install underlayment and your chosen roof system, and run all new flashing. Every penetration near an ECO Window Systems unit gets a double check on the seal.
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Final alignment and leak test. After the roof is on, we re-check every ECO window and door for square, operation, and seal. We run water on the critical joints. If a frame shifted, we correct it before we call the job done.
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Cleanup and your Done Right Promise. We run a magnet for nails, clean the tracks on your ECO products, and walk the property with you. Every job carries our 36500-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not right, we make it right.
What ECO Window Systems Roof Replacement & Installation Costs in Fort Myers
No honest roofer gives one flat price before seeing the roof, but here are real ranges we’ve worked within on Fort Myers homes:
- Shingle roof replacement on a standard 1,800 to 2,400 sq ft ranch with ECO windows and doors: $12,500 to $21,000, depending on shingle grade, decking repairs, and flash count.
- Tile roof replacement with ECO openings throughout: $28,000 and up. Tile is heavy, and the flashing around ECO frames takes more labor.
- Partial roof and flashing repair at an ECO sliding door or transom: $1,800 to $4,200, depending on the extent of the water damage already present.
- Capping replacement and track cleanup on ECO units after a roof job by another contractor: $600 to $1,500 per opening.
What moves the price: roof pitch, number of ECO Window Systems openings that need detailing, decking condition, and whether your windows were flashed correctly decades ago. The estimate is free. Call (239) 453-7751.
Why Fort Myers Homeowners Call Winslow Windows & Doors for ECO Window Systems Work
Ed Winslow’s name is on the door, and it’s on every roof job we do. We’re a Fort Myers roof replacement & installation company that also happens to know ECO Window Systems products cold, because we’ve been servicing and installing impact windows and doors alongside roofing for over 15 years. When your roof goes on, the windows and doors are already part of the conversation, not an afterthought. If an ECO unit is too far gone, we can quote replacement from one of our other authorized lines: PGT, CGI, CWS, or ES Windows. Every tech is background-checked and in uniform. You get a live person on the phone 24/7, not a call center. And our 36500-Day Done Right Promise means the work isn’t finished until it’s right. We’re the one down the road.
FAQs
No, roof replacement by an independent contractor does not void your ECO Window Systems product warranty, as long as the roof work doesn’t damage the window or door frames or alter the manufacturer’s installation. That’s why our crew protects every ECO opening during the roof job and follows the original rough-opening and flashing details. Call (239) 453-7751 to talk through your specific window model and roof scope.
Yes, in nearly every case the ECO Window Systems units stay in place while the roof is replaced. We flash around them, protect the glass and frames during tear-off, and re-seal all transitions. Full window removal is only needed if we find rot in the rough opening or the unit itself has failed.
We use OEM hardware when it affects the structural or operating function of the ECO unit, like lock mechanisms, keeper rails, or weep caps. For non-structural items like exterior capping and sealant, we use marine-grade aftermarket materials that match the existing finish and hold up to Fort Myers salt air. We’ll tell you which is which before we order anything.
Most roof replacements can be scheduled within two to four weeks once permits are approved. Repairs involving roof leaks at ECO windows or doors usually get a faster slot. Since we’re not a national franchise, we manage our own schedule, and a live person answers the phone when you call. Call (239) 453-7751 to get on the calendar.
Our price doesn’t change unless you approve a change in writing. If we find rotted decking or a failed header at an ECO opening, we stop, show you exactly what we found, and give you a fixed price to fix it before we continue. No surprise line items on the final invoice.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner, Winslow Windows & Doors at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Fort Myers and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
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.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.