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CWS Custom Windows & Doors in Greenacres: What to Know First
TruePane Windows & Doors provides independent CWS custom windows & doors service in Greenacres, FL. Most CWS glass and frame work is completed in a single visit, with an honest price on paper before any tool comes off the truck. Call (754) 339-0784 for a free estimate.
This page is written for CWS owners in Greenacres, Lake Worth, West Palm Beach, and the surrounding communities who need a real fix, not a sales pitch. We are an independent CWS service provider, not a manufacturer-authorized dealer, and that independence matters. When a CWS door binds in July or a custom shape window fogs between the panes, we diagnose the actual cause rather than pushing a replacement you may not need.
Key Takeaways
- We service CWS custom windows & doors across Greenacres with OEM and quality aftermarket parts, your choice in writing.
- Every CWS job carries our Done Right Promise and both warranty layers registered before we leave.
- A live person answers our phone 24/7, not a voicemail tree.
- Free estimates, fixed pricing, no surprise line items.
- Dale Kessler grew up off Jog Road in Greenacres. We know what this climate does to a window seal.
How CWS Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
CWS builds a solid commercial and architectural window line, but every brand has patterns. After going on two decades of setting frames and hanging doors in Palm Beach County, we can tell you what we see most on CWS jobs in Greenacres:
- CWS Series 604 impact windows losing their seal at the insulated glass unit (IGU). The symptom is fog or moisture between the panes, usually showing up first on east-facing windows in Greenacres where morning sun hits hard. The cause is often sealant breakdown from daily thermal cycling, not a bad install. We replace the IGU and reset the glazing with a sealant rated for South Florida humidity, not whatever was on sale at the supply house.
- CWS fixed-lite and architectural shapes settling out of square. Oversized glass panels and custom shapes put real weight on a frame. If the original install didn’t account for Greenacres soil shifting through wet-dry seasons, the frame torques and the glass binds. We pull the sash, measure the rough opening, and shim it true before rehanging.
- CWS curtain wall and storefront systems weeping at the sills. Commercial jobs, but we see residential curtain wall too. Blocked weep holes and failed sill dam corners let water pool against the frame. We clear the drainage path, repair the sill flashing, and test with a hose before we call it done. If the pane is not true, the job is not done.
- CWS sliding patio doors dragging or jumping the track. Greenacres dust is fine and gets into roller assemblies. What starts as a little resistance turns into a torn track if the door keeps getting forced. We replace rollers with a higher-gauge assembly than what came out and realign the door so it glides.
- CWS SDLs (simulated divided lites) loose or rattling. Decorative grilles and SDL bars are held with clips and adhesives that dry out in heat. A loose SDL is a simple fix if you catch it early, but left alone it scratches the glass and the unit has to come out. We reglue bars with a heat-rated structural adhesive and replace broken clips with metal, not plastic.
Our CWS Custom Windows & Doors Process
Here is how a CWS job actually goes when you call TruePane Windows & Doors in Greenacres:
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Call (754) 339-0784. A live person answers. You describe what the window or door is doing, not doing, or sounding like. We ask about the CWS model line if you know it, and we schedule the visit.
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We show up on time and measure everything twice. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed. On a CWS custom shape window, we measure the rough opening, the frame reveal, and the glass dimension separately. They rarely all match the original spec, and that mismatch is usually the story.
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You get a written quote with parts options. OEM CWS parts cost more and carry the manufacturer warranty. Quality aftermarket parts can match or beat OEM tolerances at a lower price. We put both on paper side by side and let you choose. No pressure, no mystery line items.
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We do the job in one visit when it is repairable. Glass replacement, IGU swap, roller rebuild, hardware replacement, SDL fixing. Most CWS work is done same-visit. Full frame replacements or curtain wall work may take longer, and we tell you that before you commit to anything.
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We test the work and register every warranty layer in writing. That is The Keystone Standard: manufacturer warranty registered, workmanship warranty written, durations stated. Before the truck leaves your driveway, you have it on paper.
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You get our Done Right Promise. If it is not right, we make it right. No paperwork fights, no arguing, no fine print that covers neither.
What CWS Custom Windows & Doors Costs in Greenacres
Honest numbers for common CWS work in the Greenacres market:
- CWS IGU replacement (fogged glass, standard size): $240-$480 per unit, depending on glass type and Low-E coating.
- CWS impact glass replacement (Series 604 or similar): $380-$850 per pane. Impact-rated glass runs higher because of the thicker lamination and required glazing.
- CWS custom shape window reglazing and frame truing: $450-$1,200, depending on size and how far out of square the opening is.
- CWS sliding patio door roller and track rebuild: $165-$380 per door.
- CWS SDL bar or grille repair: $75-$220 per window.
- Full CWS frame replacement: $850-$2,800 and up, depending on size, finish, and whether impact glass is required.
What moves the price: glass type, accessibility, whether the frame is salvageable, and whether you choose OEM or aftermarket parts. You will know the number before we start. Call (754) 339-0784 for a free estimate on your CWS window or door.
Why Greenacres Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for CWS Work
TruePane Windows & Doors has served this community since 2008, and Dale Kessler founded this company in 2008 on a simple rule: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. We are not the cheapest bid in Greenacres, and we do not try to be. We are the last call a homeowner needs to make. Our technicians know CWS products, but they also know Andersen, Pella, and PGT, because CWS owners sometimes have a mixed house and deserve a straight answer about which brand suits which opening. A live person answers our phone around the clock, our people are background-checked and uniformed, and every job carries the Done Right Promise. We register both warranty layers in writing before we leave the driveway. That is not a pitch. That is the standard.
FAQs
Most CWS manufacturer warranties cover the glass and frame construction, not the labor or the wear parts. As an independent CWS service provider, we do work that preserves whatever manufacturer coverage remains by using OEM parts when you ask for them and documenting everything. We cannot extend or restore a CWS warranty that has lapsed or been voided by a previous install. What we can do is register our own workmanship warranty in writing on every job. Call (754) 339-0784 and we will walk you through what your specific CWS warranty actually says.
Yes, in most cases. CWS has shifted lineups over the years, and some older custom shape windows and storefront systems are no longer in production. We source OEM parts when available, and we have a network of aftermarket suppliers making parts to original or better tolerances for discontinued CWS lines. Call (754) 339-0784 with the model or a photo of the tag, and we will tell you straight what is available and what it costs.
For a fogged insulated glass unit in an otherwise sound frame, repair is almost always the better call, usually $240-$480 versus $850 or more for a full replacement. The exception is when the frame itself is rotted, twisted, or leaking air in multiple places. If the opening is out of true, a new window set wrong will fail the same way in a few years. Call (754) 339-0784 for an honest assessment, and we will tell you if replacement is genuinely warranted or if a repair gets you another decade.
Most CWS glass and hardware repairs are scheduled within days, and the work itself is done in a single visit. A live person answers our phone 24/7 and can get your CWS job on the calendar during that first call. Call (754) 339-0784.
Yes. We handle CWS commercial storefront glazing, curtain wall systems, and oversized glass panels across Palm Beach County. The same Keystone Standard applies to every commercial job: both warranty layers registered in writing, fixed pricing, and a real test before we leave the site. Call (754) 339-0784 with the job details and we will give you a number.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Greenacres and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.



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