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CWS Custom Windows & Doors in Hollywood: What to Know First
As an independent CWS service provider, TruePane Windows & Doors handles custom CWS windows and doors in Hollywood with honest pricing and work that stays fixed. Most CWS custom jobs, whether it’s a radius-top window that’s lost its seal or a storefront door that binds, are diagnosed and repaired in a single visit. We don’t charge for the estimate, and we don’t pad the bill after the work starts.
This page is for homeowners in Hollywood who own CWS products and want a straight answer about what’s wrong, what it costs, and whether repair beats replacement. We’ve worked on CWS windows and doors across South Broward for years, and we know which problems show up in this climate. Call (863) 334-2933 and a live person answers, day or night.
Key Takeaways
- We service CWS custom windows and doors as an independent provider, not a manufacturer affiliate.
- Most CWS repairs are completed in one visit with pricing quoted before work begins.
- Every job carries our Done Right Promise in writing.
- Free estimates, upfront pricing, and a phone that gets answered 24/7.
How CWS Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
CWS builds a range of custom windows and doors, including impact-rated lines common in Hollywood homes and commercial storefront systems. Here’s what we actually see in the field, and what we do about it.
- Seal failure on CWS insulated glass units, especially custom radius and arch shapes. The curved IGUs in CWS custom windows take constant thermal stress from Hollywood’s afternoon sun and nighttime humidity swings. When the seal goes, you get fog between the panes. We order the replacement unit to the exact radius and glass spec, set it square, and register the warranty in writing before we leave.
- Binding operators on CWS casement and awning windows. In older CWS casement lines, the crank mechanism wears against the frame because the gear housing was never shimmed properly at install. We see this a lot in Hollywood homes near the Intracoastal, where salt air accelerates the wear. The fix is a new operator assembly, properly aligned, not just lubricant sprayed on a tired gear.
- Storefront door sag and threshold rot on CWS commercial systems. Hollywood’s wet season pushes water under the sill if the original install skipped the capillary break. We remove the door, repair or replace the threshold, re-hang the door with proper clearance, and the drag disappears.
- Roller failure on CWS sliding glass doors. CWS sliders use a roller cartridge that grinds against the track when sand and shell grit from Hollywood driveways gets packed in. We clean the track, replace the rollers as a matched set, and adjust the height so the door doesn’t scrape.
- Hardware loosening on CWS architectural grille and SDL packages. The simulated divided lite bars on some CWS custom lines are attached with clips that vibrate loose over time. They rattle in wind, and wind is a fact of life in Hollywood. We re-seat and pin them so they stay quiet.
Our CWS Custom Windows & Doors Process
We follow the same sequence on every CWS job, whether it’s a picture window in Emerald Hills or a storefront on Harrison Street. Here’s how it works.
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Call and describe the issue. A live person answers. We ask about the window or door, the symptoms, and when it started. Then we set a time that works for you.
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On-site measurement and diagnosis. Our technician measures the opening twice. Every opening. Dale Kessler’s rule: measure it right, set it square, and the paperwork takes care of itself.
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Parts decision on paper. We quote OEM CWS parts and quality aftermarket options side by side, with prices, so you see exactly what you’re buying. No surprises.
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The repair, done right. We replace or repair the unit, set it square, and test the operation multiple times before we call it finished.
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Warranty registration and cleanup. Both manufacturer warranty layers are registered in writing before the truck leaves your driveway. We sweep, vacuum, and haul off the old parts.
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The Done Right Promise. If it’s not right, we make it right. No paperwork, no arguing. That’s in writing too.
What CWS Custom Windows & Doors Costs in Hollywood
Honest numbers for CWS work in Hollywood, based on what we’ve quoted and billed across the area.
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Custom CWS window seal replacement (single IGU) | $280-$520 |
| CWS casement or awning operator replacement | $180-$340 |
| CWS sliding door roller and track service | $220-$410 |
| Storefront door sag repair with threshold work | $450-$900 |
| Full custom window replacement (per opening, installed) | $900-$2,400 |
What moves the price: glass size and shape, whether the unit is impact-rated, frame material, and whether we’re pulling permits. Custom radius and arch windows cost more than rectangular ones because the glass is cut and tempered to order. We give you a written, line-item quote before work starts, and the price doesn’t change unless we find something structural that you can see and we discuss with you first. Call (863) 334-2933 for a free estimate on your CWS job.
Why Hollywood Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for CWS Work
We’ve been setting windows and doors in South Broward since 2008, and we plan to be here in thirty more. Dale Kessler grew up in the Liberia neighborhood of Hollywood, where his father spent weekends resealing jalousie frames against whatever the Atlantic threw at them. That’s the standard we bring to every CWS job.
Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and trained to work in your home the way they’d work in their own mother’s. We’re an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, including, PGT, and CGI, plus ViewLux. That means if your CWS window is beyond repair and a different line makes more sense for your home, we can quote you side by side on paper.
And when something isn’t right, we stand behind it. The Done Right Promise is our word, in writing, on every job. Call us at (863) 334-2933 and you’ll get a person, not a recording.
FAQs
Yes. We’re an independent service provider, so we repair CWS products whether or not the original manufacturer warranty is still active. If it is active, we register the work in writing so future claims stay clean. Call (863) 334-2933 and we’ll tell you what’s covered before any parts are ordered.
Common CWS parts like roller cartridges, operators, and weatherstripping are usually available within days. Custom insulated glass units, especially curved or oversized, take longer because they’re fabricated to spec. We quote a realistic timeline when we know what you need, and we don’t leave a job half-done while waiting on parts if there’s a safe temporary fix. Call for a straight answer on your specific unit.
If the frame is sound and the problem is a failed seal, worn hardware, or a binding operator, repair is almost always the better value. If the frame is rotted, racked, or the glass package no longer meets Hollywood’s current wind codes, replacement makes more sense. We’ll show you both options with prices and let you decide. Estimates are free.
When the job requires a permit under Hollywood building codes, we pull it and the work passes inspection before we call it done. Replacement of like-for-like units often doesn’t require one, but if the opening changes size or the product is impact-rated and new, it does. We’ll tell you which applies to your job before we start.
Not unless we find a structural issue we couldn’t see until the old unit came out, and we’ll show you that problem and get your approval before doing anything. The quote you sign is the price you pay. Period.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Hollywood 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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