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AfterCWS Windows & Doors in Palm Beach, FL | TruePane Windows & Doors
If you own CWS windows or doors in Palm Beach, you’re likely facing one of two situations: salt-air corrosion eating at the hardware, or an ARCOM historic review that makes a simple swap anything but simple. We’re TruePane Windows & Doors, an independent CWS service provider, and we repair these systems across the island every week. We are not manufacturer-affiliated or authorized, which means we answer to you, not to a factory rep. Call us at (850) 801-5596 for a straight assessment.
Why Palm Beach Residents Choose Us for CWS Service
Plenty of companies will tell you they can “handle” a CWS window. Few have actually pulled a corroded friction stay off a casement on South Ocean Boulevard and rebuilt it to original swing arc. Our owner Dale Kessler grew up in El Cid, spent weekends as a kid watching his father repair jalousie windows on old Palm Beach homes, and trained at Palm Beach State College, where the shop instructors were particular about sealant depth in ways that stuck. That background means we do not guess at CWS hardware. We know which stainless hinges bind, which compression seals whistle, and which trim details ARCOM will flag before we ever schedule the work. We are CWS sales & service specialists who treat each job like it is on our own street.
Common CWS Windows & Doors Problems We Solve in Palm Beach
- Salt-air corrosion on CWS stainless steel hinges and locking mechanisms. Palm Beach sits on a barrier island less than half a mile wide, so every opening gets ocean spray from one side and Intracoastal moisture from the other. We regularly see casement sashes that refuse to close flush because the hinge pins have corroded. We replace them with marine-grade 316 stainless when needed.
- Failed compression seals on CWS 8700 casements in raised beachfront homes. Atlantic squalls push rain sideways into the seals. Once the compression gasket hardens, wind whistles through and water follows. We replace the seal with OEM stock or a marine aftermarket equivalent, then set the sash so it meets the frame evenly around all four sides.
- Warped aluminum tracks on CWS 7900 impact sliding doors. Direct Intracoastal exposure heats the track unevenly, and over years the aluminum bows. Rollers skip, doors jam, and forcing them makes it worse. We straighten or replace the track and set new rollers matched to the door’s weight.
- Deteriorated glazing beads and weatherstripping on CWS 6800 single-hungs. Pre-war Mediterranean Revival homes still have original single-hung frames in many cases. The glazing beads dry out in salt air, drafts develop, and ARCOM energy review catches it. We re-bead and re-seal without altering the original profile.
- Arched CWS units with failed glass set in unmovable stone surrounds. This is the archetypal Palm Beach problem. The stone stays, the glass gets replaced, and the unit must still meet Florida Product Approval for impact. We do this work routinely, and we know what ARCOM’s reviewers need to see in the paperwork.
CWS Service in Palm Beach: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Here is the thing about CWS hardware in Palm Beach that a generic service page will not tell you: the Architectural Commission does not just review the visible design. ARCOM’s historic-compatibility review looks at the muntin profile, the glazing bead width, and the sightline of the frame. So a CWS 8700 casement that fails on a landmarked 1920s Mizner estate cannot simply be swapped for a current catalog unit. The replacement has to match the original geometry exactly while still carrying current Florida Product Approval for impact resistance. That is two reviews running at once: life-safety code and historic aesthetics. Our tech surveyed a CWS 8700 casement window on South Ocean Boulevard with a seized hinge from two decades of ocean-side salt exposure. We removed the corroded stainless steel friction stay, cleaned the aluminum frame pockets, and installed an aftermarket marine-grade 316 stainless hinge with a custom torque washer to match the original swing arc. The window closed tight against the compression seal. ARCOM cleared the repair without a full replacement because the exterior appearance was unchanged. That is the kind of outcome you only get when you have done this specific work before. CWS service in Palm Beach service area means understanding both the engineering and the review board.
CWS Models & Products We Service in Palm Beach
We service every CWS line you are likely to have on the island. The 8700 Series casement is the one we see most on older estates, the 8400 Series awning on bathrooms and kitchens, the 7900 Series impact sliding glass door on oceanfront and Intracoastal elevations, and the 6800 Series single-hung on pre-war Mediterranean Revival homes. We use OEM CWS hardware and weatherstripping whenever available, sourced through independent distributors. For corrosion-critical parts not stocked by CWS, we substitute marine-grade aftermarket stainless steel components. We repair hardware and seals before recommending replacement. But if the frame is salt-pitted beyond re-sealing, or the glass no longer meets current Florida Product Approval for the existing opening, we advise a full custom replacement through our Window Installation in Palm Beach that preserves the original geometry for ARCOM review. That means fabricated to the exact rough opening, not trimmed on site.
CWS Service Pricing in Palm Beach
What you pay depends on what failed. Here is how it generally breaks down in Palm Beach:
- CWS hinge or locking mechanism replacement: $180 to $340 per window, depending on the hinge style and whether we need marine-grade stainless.
- Weatherstripping or compression seal replacement: $125 to $280 per unit, including removing and resetting the sash.
- CWS 7900 sliding door track rebuild with new rollers: $450 to $900 per door, depending on track length and roller condition.
- Arched CWS glass replacement in a stone surround: $950 to $2,400 per unit, driven by glass size, impact rating, and whether ARCOM paperwork is required.
- Full CWS casement replacement (custom-fabricated, ARCOM-compliant): $3,200 to $7,500 per opening on landmarked properties, including permitting support.
These are real ranges for Palm Beach work, and they assume we are dealing with salt-exposed hardware and potentially a design review. Every estimate is written, line-item, and free. Call (850) 801-5596 and we will come measure the opening, check the frame, and give you a number you can hold us to.
Serving Palm Beach, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Palm Beach area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - CWS Windows & Doors in Palm Beach
Repairs that do not alter the exterior appearance can generally proceed without full ARCOM design review, as long as the work is documented and the replacement hardware matches the original size and function. If the frame, glazing bead, or muntin profile changes, you are looking at a full submission. We have done both. Call (850) 801-5596 and we will tell you which category your window falls into before you spend a dollar.
The most common cause in Palm Beach is a warped aluminum track from uneven heating on Intracoastal-facing elevations. It can almost always be fixed by straightening or replacing the track and setting new rollers matched to the door’s weight. Replacement of the entire panel through our Door Installation in Palm Beach is rarely necessary unless the glass itself has failed. Call (850) 801-5596 and we will inspect the track and give you an exact quote.
OEM CWS weatherstripping is our first choice, and we keep it stocked through independent distributors. But on corrosion-critical seals exposed to double-sided salt air, a marine-grade aftermarket compression seal sometimes outperforms the original. We will tell you which one we recommend for your opening and why. Estimates are free at (850) 801-5596.
Yes. The unit gets custom-fabricated with the exact muntin profile and glazing bead of the original, while the glass and internal frame meet current Florida Product Approval. The exterior appearance does not change. ARCOM will generally approve this when the sightlines match the historic drawings. We handle the fabrication, the installation, and the permit paperwork. Call (850) 801-5596 to start.
We replace the glass inside the existing arch frame, using impact-rated glass that meets current code, and we leave the stone surround untouched. The work is documented for ARCOM so the repair is cleared without a design review. This is one of the most common jobs we do on the island. Call (850) 801-5596 for a site visit and a written estimate.
Service Areas Near Palm Beach
We service CWS windows and doors throughout the barrier island and the mainland communities nearby. You will find us in CWS service in Lake Worth Beach, CWS service in Westgate, Palm Springs, Palm Beach Shores, and South Palm Beach. If your home sits within a short drive of the Intracoastal, we are already familiar with the conditions your CWS equipment faces.
Book Your CWS Service in Palm Beach Today
If your CWS window is binding, whistling, or letting salt air past the seal, do not wait until the ARCOM review gets more complicated. Call (850) 801-5596 and we will send a technician who knows the difference between a hinge that can be saved and a frame that has had enough. If the frame is right and the glass is rated, the rest is just following through.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Palm Beach and surrounding communities since 2008.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
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