I remember reading they acquired CGI. AmCraft came in around $16,500. Also Marvin does not make an aluminum framed window. With all of those custom doors, you might see a huge range in prices between the different dealers. My valence and returns do not meet. Single and double-hung windows are also some of the . I think it offers better long term value over the first bid. Is this typical for all brandS? Tim - Site Editor - from 2018, -- Estimated CWS StormStrong Costs: $9,00 to $1,200 installed -- One 38 x 26. Miami-Dade approved. I would get a few more bids to see how they compare. This article is here. Im leaning toward Home Depot but need to decide between aluminum or vinyl. I actually think it's the CWS Aria a pretty decent vinyl window. I have spent a lot of time calling around and havent been able to get quotes for Soft-Lite. I was quoted by a FHIA representative a total of $63K with lifetime warranty on labor, vinyl windows and doors, accidental glass breakage, impact resistant hurricane glass breakage. 3 - 36 x 60 Picture Or is softlite more of a cold climate window? Andy - Homeowner - from 2021, Andy, the CWS 8200 series impact window is quite good. We've narrowed it down to PGT and CWS. My one line response is that they seem to be a decent window, but I don't hear much about them. Impact will cost considerably more, but obviously they are much more durable. The small business I like very much has a 4 month delay on PGT so quoted me on Cws. Soft-Lite Barcelona Series Windows and PGT 5470 Series Doors: $28.5k Jeld-Wen ImpactGard Protection for Windows. Tim - Site Editor - from 2018, -- Estimated CWS 600 Costs: $650 to $800 installed -- PGT Windows offers a non-transferable limited lifetime warranty on its window products. I rest at ease knowing that I will be safe., My home is almost completely silent after installing the impact windows and doors., "My sliding glass door is like the door to a bank vault. I signed late yesterday evening. The same bid from PGT was $21,345. PGT Custom Windows + Doors main competitors are Agc Glass Company North America, Carpenter Technology, and Air System Components. Of course, if there was a big price difference between the two, I think you'd certainly have to take that into consideration. Dane - Site Editor - from 2018, -- Estimated CWS Patio Door Costs: $1,600 to $2,750 installed -- Window Pricing: PGT Windows prices vary according to style of window and the size of window selected. Call up a bunch of companies and tell them the opening size and see if they can give you a ballpark quote -- they will probably want to come out to give you a formal bid, which is great. Custom Window Systems, Inc. 4. #1 "How about ECO window systems in Florida; how do they compare with PGT". PGT and Custom Window Systems are the big players in Florida and you can't go wrong with either of them. CGI Windows and Doors 3. Stephanie - Homeowner - from 2022, Stephanie, that is disturbing. In the PGT WindGuard Aluminum line the black or bronze is only available on both the exterior and interior. Damien - Homeowner - from 2016, Damien, 11 quotes, wow, I am impressed you had the fortitude to sit through all of that. How to negotiate a window bid. All in all, if you like and trust the people doing your installation, I think you are choosing a quality impact window for your Florida home! About Us Previous Next Consumers Protect your investment, increase curb appeal, and maximize your energy savings. (assumes medium sized window and normal installation), Hello, we met with an installer and they offered us the CWS 8200 series impact winodws. We are having a difficult time accepting such a huge price difference. PGT Windguard Vinyl Impact Resistant Windows, Eastern Architectural ERTHA Series Vinyl Windows & Doors. Laurie - Homeowner - from 2018, Laurie, Both CWS and Simonton have relatively strong reputations in the industry. Any advice on using CWS/MI vs. PGT products would be greatly appreciated. We offer French doors, sliding-glass doors, and cabana doors throughout our collections with impact resistant, energy-efficient, non-impact, and other performance options to meet the needs of your home and family. Once you have the bids collected, send them over and I'll throw in my two cents. PS We live about 2 miles from the Gulf of Mexico in Seminole, FL. by FLhomeowner Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:19 pm. I know that PGT is in our budget but suspect the others wont be. Windstorm Inspection Program TDI Product Evaluation Index Product Evaluation - Vinyl Fixed Windows Windstorm Inspections Appointed Engineers Building Code Building Products Catastrophe Zone Map Certificate of Compliance (WPI-8) Search Contacts Education FAIR resources Field Offices Forms Product Evaluations Subscriptions Testing Facilities TWIA I did notice you dont recommend the CWS entry-level Aria series, but do like both the CWS 8100 series and the PGT 5400. Tim - Site Editor - from 2018, Dane, I live in an association that requires replacement windows be the same color as the original single pane bronze aluminum. The Windpact also comes in a number of vinyl door options. Well also ask the company (GJC Port Charlotte) that gave us the PGT 14K quote if CW or Simonton is an option that will save us money. PGT 5400 series I actually like these single hung windows and think they offer some decent performance for the price. My top picks for storm windows and doors (which go from best to good) include the Soft-Lite Barcelona Impact Series, Soft-Lite Armor Impact Series, Sunrise Coastal Series, PGT WinGuard Series, Stanek UltraExtreme Series, CWS Windpact Series, Wincore 8000 series, the Simonton Stormbreaker Series, and the Viwinco OceanView Series. Feel free to shoot your bids over to me and I'm more than happy to provide you with my take on what you have. Replacement Windows Information and Forum for all brands of windows. Tim - Site Editor - from 2019, Hi Tim, I live in Sarasota FL and am looking to replace all 12 windows in my house. Over 30 windows and they did it in about 5 days. I am replacing 8 windows Then I think you go with CWS, otherwise the VantagePointe is probably the better value. I understand that WindPact Plus is intended for the High Velocity Hurricane Zone and StrongStorm is for all other areas. It is a lifetime warranty that covers everything including screens. Set Your Home Apart with Creatively Placed Picture Windows, Aluminum Vs. Vinyl: 7 Key Things To Look For When Choosing a Window Frame. Get insights into the competitive rankings of Custom Window Systems CEO Rating, Culture Score, and other rankings soon. Neil - Homeowner - from 2021, -- Estimated CWS Aria Price: $550 to $700 installed -- Central Window in Vero Beach: What's your vote? Air infiltration rate, U-value, design pressure would be the three data points I would look at Return to "Ask Our Pro's a Question". PGT custom windows and doors are built to meet the needs, priorities, location, and budget of your home renovation. Any advice would be highly appreciated! What were the defects in this application. We did this past summer for 5 hurricane impact windows. The Simonton has the best warranty but Im more concerned about the quality of the product and appearance and not the warranty (since all three have a good warranty). We are in Tampa and looking at replacing our windows with impact hurricane windows. I think you need a couple more quotes to compare it to. Do the same with CWS, Custom Window Systems, and see what their bid comes in at. Not certain on that cpartist. My second choice is the Simonton 9800 series. Dane - Site Editor - from 2018, Hi, we recently got bids for CWS and PGT for three sets of Hurricane Non-Impact windows. The CWS Impact STORM STRONG from Window World were the same price: $33, 000 for 31 windows. Dan K. - Site Editor (assumes medium sized patio door and normal installation), I'm set to replace 3 patio dors and 19 windows. Meredith - Homeowner - from 2018, Meredith, that seems on the high side as far as I'm concerned. -- Estimated CWS 600 Costs: $550 to $700 installed -- How does the CWS compare, and is the softlite worth the extra 20% all other things being equal? Thank you. Thank you MWM. Jo - Homeowner - from 2018, Jo, the CWS Aria window is an okay vinyl window. The company who is doing the project has tried several "possible solutions", none of which has worked. Thank you! Wondering which you chose and why? Thanks very much. Thanks again for all the help, 31 windows in all. The estimate I received was $19,500. The CWS windows were nice but averaged $1250.00 per window. It sounds like a realtively complex project, so my advise is to go slow and collect as much information and bids as possible. As far as double hung or casement that is up to you and whether you want the ease of a casement crank or have no issues sliding the sash on a hung window. But I'm prepared to be in sticker shock. Dane - Site Editor - from 2016, -- Estimated CWS 8100 Costs: $600 to $750 installed -- Lots of them do, although I'm not sure about the bigger home improvement places like Lowes or HD. I am just going to pray that all goes well and I have a positive experience! I would say you need two or three more bids to round out the estimates. The company we bought the window/sliders from does not like going thru all the trouble to replace and then reinstall.they can charge me whatever price they want for labor. Tim - Site Editor - from 2016. CWS 610 Series: $750 a window Dane - Site Editor - from 2022, Hi Dane I'm looking at CWS.CC Windgaurd plus 8000 series. Ultimately, I want black/bronze exterior and white interior. Dane - Site Editor, -- Estimated CWS 8100 Costs: $800 to $1,050 installed -- Itd products are designed for both new construction and existing homes. Are my windows too large fir casement gear mechanisms etc? Would you give me your opinion on them ? The doors are of a very sturdy, nice-looking quality. I have no qualms recommending them. One 62 x 36 and About Custom Window Systems. If this doesnt work, I would start googling local window dealers in your area and simply asking them what brands they carry and if the brands can be ordered in a bronze exterior finish. Dane - Site Editor - from 2016. their work is being monitored ,and the owner really cares. Business Profile Custom Window Systems, Inc. Windows Contact Information 1900 SW 44th Ave Ocala, FL 34474-8743 Get Directions Visit Website (352) 368-6922 Customer Complaints 11 complaints. A service charge from the dealer to swap something out as large as a sliding glass door panel would be normal. His lowest price before the rebate was at $13 thousand something and then when I told him we would have to call him back, that's when he came up with the rebate (hard sell tactics to the max). Dane - Site Editor - from 2022, Hi Dane, I am trying to find out what the difference is between the CWS StormStrong series and the CWS WindPact Plus series. How does that sound? SITE MAP, "It [impact products] lowered our insurance costs by more than $3,000 annually. not sure). Not enough ratings CEO Rating Jeff Jackson 62 / 100 CEO Rating Winner The bid total comes out to $104/sq ft. and includes any remediation that might be required if we have to fix/replace damaged or rotten wood. Read about standards for the use of technology resources systems data. Dane - Site Editor - from 2015, We live in the southwest section of Florida and recently received a bid for hurricane windows on our home - 10 windows in all. Exterior beveled frame for architectural style Single hung sliding windows are designed to slide effortlessly up or down on heavy duty block-and-tackle sash balances Integral lift handles on top and bottom rails for ease of operation Design pressures up to +/- 100 Florida Product Approvals WindPact Plus Series 8100 SH Impact 17647.1 If you get the "premium" vinyl window from either of these companies, you will be getting a very good windowcertainly one that I would have in my own home. They came back out to adjust a window that wasn't closing properly after the installation, and have been following up with Simeonton on the one window that arrived cracked and had to be replaced before they can install it. I was hoping that you could take a moment responding to my email and review a company or two and their models/series that would be applicable to me. The company enjoys a good reputation and makes a solid window at relatively affordable prices. 1 - 52 x 62 I've personally installed hundreds of them (thousands? I have looked over the companies and the models you have reviewed and recommended, but unfortunately for me all your recommendation are for those residing in the northeast. Single and Double-Hung impact windows are some of the most popular choices on the market. Hello Dane, thanks for the response. We compared apples to apples as far as being vinyl, Low-E, Argon filled, etc. 2 size H37.5 x 51.5 600 Series | 8000 Series 8502 NW 80th Street Medley Suite #103, FL, 33166 305-419-1404 support@ecowindowsystems.com I asked about aluminum frames and was told you could only do aluminum in new construction.". Quote was for 15 slider windows with prairie grid. Shar - Homeowner - from 2020, Shar, do I search for "CWS windows in your city and state" and see if any local dealers come up. . So I'd do the CWS if I were you and save yourself some money. I am leaning towards the CWS windows but I wanted to find out if $12,000 is reasonable. Is the CWS 8100 much better than the Simonton 6100 that HD would be putting in? Andersen offers 35 different windows types with multiple operational styles, color options, wood frame types, shapes, and custom made windows that come with advanced security features. All of these vinyl window brands should offer a series in your price range. In terms of how they compare to Soft-Lite, I would definitely give the nod to Soft-Lite over CWS. They tend to be either laminated or painted, and both have some drawbacks. We need 15 windows in all -- a combination of picture, casement and double hung windows. You have selected two great companies, just goes to prove what hard work and research get you. I would probably compare it to the PGT5400, which I also like. Thank you!! Thanks for your help and I hope you have a great night!!!! If you don't need impact windows, go with a mid range or premium vinyl series. Would love any recommendations. Hurricane windows and doors protect against flying debris. It doesn't cover much! Custom Window Systems (CWS) is an established hurricane impact window and door company located in Ocala, Florida. Hopefully the experts here can correct me if that's wrong. Andersen Windows & Doors. Quote was for $14000 and this was for full installation of windows and any additional material needed to complete the job. PGT Industries 8. Not a world beater, but a solid mid range vinyl window. Then with some slight trickery of the pen the quote was changed to $19,936, which is still too much for my budget. Wiltrack Construction And Development Group LLC. A single-hung window will only have one operational sash, while a Double-Hung window will have two. Collect your bids and then see if you can negotiate down the price. 11 windows for $12K. Staying the vinyl family of products, Simonton Stormbreaker and the PGT impact product are two of the more favorably reviewed products. WINGUARD ENERGYVUE Deborah - Homeowner - from 2019, Deborah, the CWS Aria seems to be a decent product for an entry level window. local companies. You should be able to find a smaller company like Ace Hardware etc. HU-3978, I just got quotes on windows from Paradise, Window Wall and PGT from Home Depot. The test that I was thinking of is ASTM E331. They make a wood window with any aluminum cladding. I don't know anything about CWS and was hoping someone could advise me on what is the best option and what the differences would be in addition to the cost. Bob - Homeowner - from 2020, Bob, I have never really heard of ESW, so I can't comment on them. Dane - Site Editor - from 2016, We have 2 quotes for 14 windows. I am trying to determine which is the better protection. Get a few bids, work the prices down, and then pick the window you want with the best options and cost. I'm not quite sure what remedies are out there though :( If I think of anything else, I will be sure to follow up with an email. Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions. To be honest, I didn't even know they offered a Coastal version of the 6000 series. Dane - Site Editor - from 2022, I just got done with a 5-hour spiel from a sales rep for FHIA (Florida Home Improvement Associates, Inc.) who made a big to-do about their being the home improvement contractor of choice for Sam's Club and BJ's. I would say the PGT is the winner for me given the product and the price. I did not have the same experience as Noel C as far as the initial sales visit, and when I told them my husband works long hours and it would be almost impossible to meet with us both - they still scheduled the appointment with me. I'm not a window expert and don't have a dog in this but I think that most windows are tested for water penetration up to about winds of 60mph. Window World 4000 Series: $20k Meredith - Homeowner - from 2018, Meredith, I like all three bids and windows you have and good work on getting the bids as low as you can get. Bill - Homeowner - from 2017, We are looking to replace 8 single pane Windows with hurricane impact Windows. Do you feel these windows are a good quality product and is the price estimate fair? (I would love to go with your company, but you are more expensive than the CWS -- if you could match them, I would sign with you, etc.) I appreciate the posters who shared their experience. Tim - Site Editor - from 2018, We had a local company gives us a price for CW windows equal to the PGT quote and the bid came in about the same price as the 14K from CWS. They work with these series every day and they will have the exact specs and number variations for each of their two products. I saw many positive reviews on other sites. We fell in love with the product claims, the low heat transfer and easy operation. Thanks in advance for your assistance. Loewen: StormForce. So if someone has Simonton windows installed, what will be the percentage of the replacement cost covered by the warranty in 10 years? Assuming the installation quality is equal, I'd go with the less expensive option. All windows will be single hung. I live outside the HVHZ in the Orlando Area but Hurricane Charley in 2004 was a Cat3 that caused major damage. Once you do that, then I think you'll have the information you need to make your decision. I know that CWS makes a good impact window. Dane - Site Editor - from 2016, -- Estimated CWS 8200 Costs: $800 to $1,050 installed -- Meredith - Homeowner - from 2018, -- Estimated CWS 8000 Costs: $600 to $750 installed -- We have 2 more companies seeing us this week that will give us quotes. Deborah - Homeowner - from 2019, Deborah, I should do a better job of introducing that window. Innovation is central to creating windows and doors that are smarter, stronger, and safer for our customers. The size is 24 3/4 W &29 3/8 H. Amy - Homeowner - from 2022, Amy, I would say this is a coin flip for me, with a subtle push for the CWS Windpact option. PS: thank you all for sharing your stories, I'll be replacing 28yr old windows this year and my research brought me here. I only looked as far as some online reviews and saw nothing to like about them. Pamela - Homeowner - from 2017, Hi, in terms of impact windows, PGT and CWS both offer a nice selection and array. The $11,597 for 11 windows is what I would expect for the CWS 8100 series, but it sounds like they really raked you over the coals to even get to that price. Thank you. I am planning on going with non-impact windows, and after getting 11 quotes (don't believe anybody who tells you to get only 2 or 3: this does NOT apply to Florida. Fixed windows offer more glass area than fixed casement windows. One is from Home Depot on the Simonton VantagePointe double hung for $8500. I'm no expert, only sharing what I read. " I would love to know these numbers, but the company seems to make a solid product and honestly the ARIA is more or less their vinyl window, instead of their entry level window. I'd get a couple more bids to compare it to -- an impact window from PGT, Sunrise, Soft-Lite and Simonton if you can. We have 5 openings, 3 of which require two windows each. 13 3 Simonton 6100 Picture Window (Coastal) Assuming the company doing the install is professional and offers quality services, you should be well served with either one of these products. 1 size H37.5 x W 35.5 That's right. Quote was for 15 slider windows with prairie grid. That is for labor, materials, permits and tax. They feel really cheap. Is the price reasonable? We are being ignored unfortunately. I haven't found an independent Simonton dealer for my zip code yet but I will check on PGT and CWS as well. Quote was comparable to PGT but much better warranty. Our Eco Windows and Doors dealers can help you find the best products to improve your home and lifestyle. Dane - Site Editor - from 2016, We got two quotes on 14 windows. I agree that you should continue to work with CWS to find a solution that works. Custom Window Systems offers quite a few impact vinyl models and series, all of which are listed below. Lots of research ongoing. And, we don't want to continue replacing window after window for who knows how long. CWS - CUSTOM WINDOW SYSTEMS ( WindPact Plus Large Missle Impact Windows) Increased Energy Efficiency - All CWS vinyl impact windows are AAMA and NFRC certified, and are compliant with ENERGY STAR and Green Building standards when ordered with LoE 366 Cardinal Glass.