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CWS Custom Windows & Doors in Palm Beach: What to Know First

We provide independent CWS custom windows & doors repair and replacement across Palm Beach, and most jobs are diagnosed and quoted the same week you call. Pricing runs honest and specific: a same-day CWS roller and track repair typically lands between $180 and $390, while full custom-window replacement on a CWS home in Palm Beach runs $1,200 to $3,800 per opening depending on glass rating, frame condition, and site access. If you own a CWS window or door and want a straight answer about what’s wrong and what it costs to fix, call (850) 801-5596 and speak to us directly.

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How CWS Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

We work on CWS custom windows and doors throughout Palm Beach as an independent CWS service provider, and we see the same failure patterns repeat themselves neighborhood after neighborhood. Here’s what actually goes wrong, and how we address each one.

• CWS Series 800 architectural rollers wear out on oversized sliding doors. The original roller assemblies are undersized for the weight of a fully-loaded custom glass panel, and the nylon wheels flatten over three to five Florida summers. The door still slides, but it drags, the handle binds, and the lock stops lining up. We replace the roller cartridges with heavier-duty aftermarket assemblies rated for the actual panel weight, not the manufacturer’s original spec. Fix: $220 to $410 per panel.
• Custom radius and arch-top windows in CWS builds leak at the frame corners. Palm Beach’s summer downpours find the same weak point every time: where the curved frame extrusion meets the straight jamb. The factory sealant shrinks after a few years of salt air and UV, and water wicks into the interior drywall. We remove the old sealant, inspect the corner gaskets, and re-seal with marine-grade product meant for South Florida exposure. This is the single most common CWS-specific repair we do in Palm Beach, and it’s one that never shows up in the manufacturer’s marketing copy.
• CWS casement window gearboxes snap when owners force a stiff crank. The operator gear inside CWS casements is cast metal, and it doesn’t forgive a window that’s been binding for a year. When the gear strips, the sash won’t close tight, and the AC bill climbs. We carry direct-fit replacement operators for most CWS casement lines, and we’ll tell you honestly whether the correct fix is a new gearbox or a full sash alignment. Typical cost: $165 to $300, assuming the sash itself is still square.
• Sand and salt pitting on CWS anodized frames, especially east-facing custom transoms. Homes within a mile of the Intracoastal in Palm Beach get a steady diet of wind-blown sand and salt spray, and anodized aluminum frames show it as a fine pitting that never comes off with a rag. The finish is not a performance problem, but it is the first sign the frame needs corrosion resealing before the pitting reaches the glazing channel. We can treat and reseal early-stage pitting; once it’s deep, the right call is often a new frame section or a full replacement rather than a patch job that won’t last.
• Custom shaped picture windows in CWS homes lose their seal in the upper corners first. Mostly a combination of Florida heat cycles and large single-pane spans; the seal fails in the place with the most thermal movement. Fogged glass between the panes doesn’t fix itself, and it never “dries out.” We measure the exact custom opening, order true dimensional replacements (not a close-enough stock unit), and install the new IGU with proper desiccant channels so the next seal has a real chance of lasting.

Our CWS Custom Windows & Doors Process

Here is how a CWS job actually goes when you call us in Palm Beach.

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   You call, a person answers. You describe the symptom. We’ll tell you over the phone whether it sounds like a quick diagnosis or something we need to see in person. No forms, no callbacks.
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   We come out, measure, and inspect. Our technician checks the frame, the glass, the hardware, and the reveal. Every opening gets measured twice; CWS custom shapes are not forgiving of sloppy numbers.
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   You get a written, line-item quote. We put the repair or replacement cost in writing before any work starts. If we recommend a part, we’ll tell you whether it’s OEM or an aftermarket option and why we’d choose one over the other for your specific window.
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   We do the work on a scheduled appointment. Uniformed, background-checked technicians arrive when we say we’ll arrive. A typical CWS roller replacement or seal repair is done in a single visit.
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   We test everything before we leave. The window opens and closes, the lock engages, the seal is clean, the reveal is even. If the pane is not true, the job is not done.
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   You get the warranty in writing. Both layers of your manufacturer warranty are registered before our truck leaves the driveway, and our own Done Right Promise covers the workmanship. No fine print, no paperwork fights.

What CWS Custom Windows & Doors Costs in Palm Beach

We quote every CWS job in writing before work begins, and these are the ranges our Palm Beach customers actually see on their invoices:

• CWS window leak reseal (corner or sill): $180 to $340 per opening
• CWS roller or track replacement on a sliding door: $220 to $410 per panel
• CWS casement gearbox or operator replacement: $165 to $300
• Custom shaped IGU replacement (arched, radius, transom): $450 to $1,100 depending on size and glass rating
• Full custom CWS window replacement (impact-rated): $1,200 to $3,800 per opening

The price moves with three things: the size of the custom opening, whether the glass needs to be impact-rated or energy-rated beyond standard, and how much frame damage has accumulated. We don’t pad quotes with surprise line items. If we find something during the job that changes the scope, we stop and tell you before we spend another dollar. Call (850) 801-5596 for a free estimate on your CWS custom windows and doors in Palm Beach.

Why Palm Beach Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for CWS Work

We’ve been doing this work in Palm Beach County long enough to know that a CWS window that’s out of true is not just a cosmetic problem; it’s a moisture problem waiting to happen. Dale Kessler grew up in El Cid, west of the Intracoastal, and spent his father’s weekends watching jalousie windows get repaired on houses that had seen forty Florida summers. After training in glazing and building construction at Palm Beach State College, he spent the better part of two decades measuring, setting, and servicing windows and doors across Palm Beach County. The standard on every CWS job is the one we put in writing: both warranty layers registered before we leave, workmanship guaranteed for 90 days, and a live person on the phone whenever you call. We also work on Andersen, Pella, and PGT systems, which means you’re not calling three companies when your CWS window needs help and your back door from another brand needs adjustment. If the frame is right and the glass is rated, the rest is just following through.

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