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CWS Sliding & Patio Doors: The Plantation Owner’s Guide

We stock and install CWS-compatible sliding and patio door replacement units in Plantation, with typical installed pricing from $1,850 to $4,200 depending on series, size, and impact rating. Most CWS units in our warehouse or available within 24 to 48 hours; same-day survey and written quote is standard. Homeowners usually discover the problem when the panel sticks in the track during humid mornings, the lockset won’t engage after a rain, or they notice daylight between the sash and frame that wasn’t there last season.

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Which CWS Models This Applies To

CWS produces several sliding and patio door series that circulate in Plantation homes, and the parts are not interchangeable across lines. The CWS 3750 Series uses a 2-1/4 inch frame depth with a specific tandem roller assembly; the CWS 5400 Series steps up to a 2-3/4 inch frame and a heavier three-point locking system. The CWS Impact Series, common in post-2017 construction west of Nob Hill Road, carries a laminated glass package that adds roughly 40 pounds per panel and requires reinforced rollers that standard hardware cannot support.

Identification starts at the edge of the glass or the frame sticker, usually found on the header or the fixed panel jamb. Look for a CWS logo and a series number; if the sticker is sun-faded, measure the frame depth from interior to exterior and count the rollers on the operating panel. We carry both OEM CWS hardware and verified aftermarket equivalents from Truth Hardware and AmesburyTruth on our trucks. The aftermarket rollers often outlast OEM in Plantation’s salt-air environment, but we match what your warranty and insurance rider require. One compatibility gotcha: the 5400 Series lock actuator from 2015 to 2019 used a 5-1/2 inch backset that CWS later revised to 5-3/4 inches; ordering by series alone without checking the backset will leave you with hardware that bolts to nothing.

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Signs Your CWS Sliding & Patio Doors Is Failing

• The panel drags or requires shoulder force to move. Tandem roller assemblies collect grit from Plantation’s limestone dust and flat-spot over time. Once the Delrin wheels deform, they score the aluminum track and the damage cascades to the frame.
• Lockset thumbturn spins without engaging the deadbolt. The CWS multi-point lock uses a zinc alloy gearbox that fatigues under repeated thermal expansion. In Jacaranda and nearby neighborhoods, we see this failure accelerate when homeowners force the lock against a misaligned frame.
• Visible gap at the meeting stile or sill when closed. The interlock weatherstrip compresses permanently after roughly 8 to 10 years in South Florida UV. Air infiltration follows, and with it, the load spike on your AC that shows up on the FPL bill.
• Condensation between glass panes that does not clear. The CWS insulated glass unit uses a dual-seal system; when the primary PIB seal fails, moisture enters the airspace. This is a glass replacement, not a hardware fix, but owners often discover it while investigating other symptoms.
• Track corrosion or pitting at the sill. Coastal homes in Plantation, particularly those without overhang protection, see anodized aluminum track degrade where sprinkler spray and salt air meet. The track is part of the frame system; patching it with a surface rail cover is a temporary measure that we do not recommend.

Replacement Cost & What’s Included

For Plantation properties, installed CWS sliding and patio door replacement typically ranges from $1,850 for a standard 6-foot non-impact unit to $4,200 for a 12-foot impact-rated multi-slide. The spread reflects three variables: impact versus non-impact glass, frame depth and wall condition, and whether the existing opening requires sill pan replacement or stucco repair.

Our written quote itemizes each line: the door unit, hardware package, installation labor, sealants and fasteners, and debris removal. Permits, when required by Broward County for impact-rated replacements, are listed separately with the application fee. We do not quote a range and invoice a higher figure; Haven Clause 1 means the measured survey and the written price are the same document. Every installation carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise and leaves a documented photo record of the opening before, during, and after.

DIY or Call Us?

A homeowner can safely inspect the roller condition by lifting the operating panel slightly and checking for flat spots or grit buildup; a vacuum and silicone spray may restore smooth operation temporarily. What we do not recommend: removing the operating panel without proper lifting tools, adjusting the multi-point lock strike plates without a torpedo level, or attempting glass unit replacement. CWS impact-rated panels weigh 200 to 350 pounds depending on size; the torque on a misaligned panel can twist the frame and void the warranty.

We are an independent service provider, not affiliated with CWS. Our technicians carry the correct panel lifts, frame spreaders, and alignment gauges on every truck. If your lockset spins or your panel drags, call (754) 704-3597 and we will schedule a survey. The written quote arrives before any work starts.

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