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CWS Window Installation: The Plantation Owner’s Guide

CWS window installation in Plantation typically runs $380-$740 per opening for a standard replacement, with most jobs scheduled within 48 hours of the measured survey. We stock CWS-compatible hardware and flashing systems on our trucks, and we carry the full CWS impact and non-impact catalog through our verified dealer relationship. Most Plantation homeowners discover a CWS window needs attention when the sash won’t stay open, they feel air movement at the frame edge, or they spot water staining on the drywall beneath a south-facing unit after a hard rain.

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Which CWS Models This Applies To

CWS manufactures several window series common in Plantation homes built between 2015 and 2022, and matching the right installation components requires reading the etched marking on the glass spacer bar, not guessing from frame color. We regularly work with the CWS 3120 single-hung impact series, the 5400 fixed architectural line, and the 6100 horizontal roller used in many Plantation Gardens patio conversions. The 3120 and 5400 share a 3-1/4 inch frame depth, but the sill adapter profile differs, which is a common ordering error we catch during our measured survey.

The CWS 6100 roller series uses a proprietary tandem wheel assembly that is not interchangeable with PGT or CGI hardware, a compatibility gotcha we’ve seen cost homeowners two trips. For OEM versus quality aftermarket, we specify CWS factory sashes and frames on impact-rated jobs because the Miami-Dade NOA certification travels with the original part number; on non-impact replacements, we may recommend an equivalent ES Windows or ECO frame that matches the sightline and exceeds the U-factor of the original. Every CWS unit we install carries its product label and NOA documentation in the photo record we leave with you.

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Signs Your CWS Window Installation Is Failing

• Sash drops or won’t stay raised. The balance shoe or coil spring assembly has worn out. In Plantation’s humidity, we’ve seen CWS coil balances lose tension in 6-8 years, faster than the 10-12 year span the manufacturer publishes for drier climates.
• Visible gap between sash and frame when closed. The weatherstrip has compressed or the frame has settled slightly out of square. We check with a feeler gauge at four points; anything over 1/8 inch at the lock side means air and water are getting past the seal.
• Water staining on interior drywall below the window. The sill pan flashing was omitted or the end dams were not sealed during original construction. In Plantation’s afternoon storm pattern, a missing sill pan will show itself within two years, not twenty.
• Condensation between glass panes. The insulated glass unit (IGU) seal has failed. CWS IGUs carry a 20-year glass warranty, but the labor to swap the sash is not covered, which surprises some homeowners.
• Difficulty locking or unlocking. The keep strike has shifted or the multipoint lock mechanism has corroded. We find this most often on CWS units facing the Intracoastal, where salt air accelerates hardware fatigue.

Replacement Cost & What’s Included

For a standard CWS single-hung replacement in Plantation, our installed range is $380-$520 for non-impact and $580-$740 for impact-rated, including the measured survey you keep, the written scope, and the documented photo record. The spread reflects three factors: whether the existing frame is square within 1/4 inch (out-of-square openings require shimming labor), whether we are replacing the sash only or the full frame, and whether the original installation included proper sill pan and head flashing that we can reuse.

Every CWS job we quote is governed by Haven Clause 1: the price on the measured survey is the price on the invoice. No change orders, no material upcharges discovered mid-job. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the installation workmanship, and the CWS factory warranty covers the product itself. We pull permits when the scope requires them, which in Plantation means any impact-rated replacement on a home built after 1994.

DIY or Call Us?

A homeowner can safely inspect their CWS unit for the etched model number on the glass, check the lock operation, and look for visible gaps with the sash closed. What we do not recommend is removing a fixed sash or operating a CWS impact-rated unit without proper support bracing, the impact glass is heavier than standard annealed and the frame can twist if handled unevenly.

We’ve been called to Plantation homes where a well-intentioned owner cracked the IGU during removal or stripped the balance shoe track trying to force a stuck sash. The repair then costs more than the original replacement would have. For a written price before any work starts, call us at (754) 704-3597. Sonia Raman still reviews every measured survey personally, and her crew carries CWS-compatible hardware on the truck.

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