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AfterCWS Custom & Geometric Windows in Fort Lauderdale: What to Know First
CWS custom and geometric windows in Fort Lauderdale can be repaired and replaced by TruePane Windows & Doors as an independent CWS service provider. Most CWS jobs run between $400 and $2,800 depending on the unit, the glazing, and whether the frame can be saved. We measure, quote, and schedule without delay, and a live person answers the phone at (754) 310-3589 any hour of any day.
This page is for homeowners who already own CWS windows, specifically the shaped and oversized units: arches, radius tops, pentagons, trapezoids, and picture windows that don’t come off a shelf. If you have a CWS window leaking into the wall or a seal that’s fogged, you need a company that understands how CWS frames are built, not a generalist with a caulk gun.
How CWS Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- CWS Series 100 radius windows lose their seal at the top curve. The bend in the glass puts constant stress on the sealant where the lite meets the frame. In Fort Lauderdale’s humidity, that stress becomes fog between the panes inside three to five years on units installed without proper setting blocks. We inspect the lower corners first. In more cases than you’d expect, the wood or aluminum buck was installed out of square, and the CWS sash has been fighting the opening since day one. We fix the opening, not just the sash.
- CWS Architectural Series trapezoids leak at the lower angle. Trapezoid and pentagon units collect water at the acute corner where the sill meets the jamb. If the weep system was clogged at install or the frame was shimmed against the brick opening, water sits there and rots the bottom rail. CWS’s own installation instructions call for a specific weep configuration on shaped units. Our techs check that first because it’s the difference between a quick reseal and replacing the entire bottom rail.
- Oversized CWS picture windows bow under their own weight. Any picture window over 72 inches wide needs a reinforced frame and proper glazing stops. When a CWS unit bows, you’ll see sunlight through the top corners or feel air moving around the perimeter on a windy day. CWS does not sell a retrofit kit for that condition. We fabricate a support channel that matches the CWS frame profile, so the fix doesn’t look like an afterthought.
- CWS horizontal rollers wear unevenly on ocean-side homes. Salt air in Fort Lauderdale eats the roller assemblies on sliding and patio series. The roller closest to the leading edge gets the most briny air and corrodes first, which makes the sash drag and eventually jump the track. Genuine CWS rollers are available, but on older units we commonly spec an aftermarket roller with sealed stainless bearings that holds up better within half a mile of salt water.
- CWS impact units lose their rating after aftermarket glass replacement. If someone replaced broken glass in a CWS impact window with standard annealed or non-rated laminated glass, the unit no longer meets Miami-Dade requirements. We see this in Fort Lauderdale more than anyone wants to admit. CWS will not warranty a frame that’s had unrated glass installed. Our repair includes the correct laminated impact glazing with documentation, so your insurance and your window both stay valid.
Our CWS Custom & Geometric Windows Process
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You call (754) 310-3589. A live person answers. You describe the CWS window and what it’s doing. We ask whether it’s a shaped unit, an impact unit, or a standard rectangular window. That tells us which tech to send.
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We inspect the opening and the frame. Before we quote anything, we check the rough opening, the shims, the weeps, and the condition of the surrounding wall. Dale Kessler’s rule applies to every CWS job: read the framing before you quote the glass. That habit catches problems CWS owners don’t know they have.
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We quote parts and labor side by side, in writing. If CWS OEM parts make sense, we use them. If a quality aftermarket part does the same job with a better service life, we say so and show you both prices. You decide with the facts on paper.
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We do the work in one visit when possible. Most CWS repairs and replacements finish the same day. Shaped glazing that has to be cut to template may add a day or two, but we don’t leave a window opening uncovered or a job half-finished without telling you exactly when we’ll be back.
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We test the unit before we leave. We run water over the exterior, check the operation, verify the seal, and confirm the frame sits true. If the pane is not true, the job is not done.
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You get both warranty layers in writing. The manufacturer’s warranty and our 90-Day Done Right Promise are registered and handed to you before our truck leaves the driveway.
What CWS Custom & Geometric Windows Costs in Fort Lauderdale
CWS window work in Fort Lauderdale varies more by the shape of the unit than by the brand. Here’s what we tell homeowners to expect:
- Fogged seal on a standard CWS double-hung: $350-$750 depending on glass package.
- Seal or weatherstripping repair on a CWS radius or arch unit: $450-$900.
- Full glazing replacement on a CWS trapezoid or pentagon: $800-$1,800. Custom-shaped impact glass pushes that to the higher end.
- Complete CWS picture window replacement, oversized opening: $1,500-$2,800 including removal, frame correction, and installation.
What moves the price: whether the unit is impact-rated, how big the shaped lite is, whether the frame is salvageable, and how high off the ground it sits. We quote fixed numbers, not ranges we can inflate later. Call (754) 310-3589 and we’ll measure the window and tell you the real cost. Estimates are free.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for CWS Work
We’re not a franchise with a rotating cast of subcontractors. Dale Kessler grew up in a glass shop in Columbus, Ohio, where his father ran a small operation out of a converted garage, and measuring rough openings and cutting lites was something he knew before he could drive. That background is why our techs read a frame before they quote a job, and why our callbacks stay rare.
A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That’s not a promise we’re making to sound good; it’s how we run the place. If you have a CWS window leaking at 9:30 at night, you get a person, not a voicemail.
We’re an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, including PGT, CGI, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems, so when a CWS unit makes more sense to replace than repair, we can put real alternatives in front of you on paper. You’ll see the difference in the frame, the glass package, and the price before you spend a dollar. And every job we do carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right. No arguing, no fine print.
We’ve been serving Fort Lauderdale and its surrounding communities for years, from Flagler Village townhouses to Intracoastal properties and everything between. The company plans to be in this town in thirty years. So do we.
FAQs
In most cases we can repair a CWS custom or geometric window, especially when the problem is a failed seal, a weatherstripping issue, or frame misalignment. Replacement is the better call when the frame has rotted, the glazing is impact-rated and has been replaced with non-rated glass, or the unit has bowed beyond correction. We’ll tell you which one you’re facing and why, at no cost.
No, provided the work is done with proper parts and documented methods. We’re an independent CWS service provider, not a CWS authorized dealer, but we follow manufacturer specifications and use OEM parts where they make sense. You get both warranty layers in writing: the manufacturer’s and our 90-Day Done Right Promise. Call (754) 310-3589 and we’ll walk you through what applies to your window.
Standard CWS repairs usually finish in a single visit, often within a few hours. Shaped glass that must be cut to template may take one to two additional business days because the glazing has to be fabricated to match the exact curve or angle. We never leave an opening unprotected while we wait for glass.
Yes. CWS impact windows have specific glazing and frame requirements, and we handle them regularly in Fort Lauderdale. The most common issue we find is previous work that installed non-rated glass in an impact frame. That’s a code problem and an insurance problem. We put the correct Miami-Dade-rated glazing back in and document it properly.
Most CWS custom window repairs in Fort Lauderdale run from $400 to $1,800, and full replacements can reach $2,800 for oversized shaped units. The shape matters more than the brand. A radius top costs more to reglaze than a standard rectangle because the glass has to be templated and fabricated. Call (754) 310-3589 for an exact quote; the estimate is free.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
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