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Before
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We install and service CWS custom and geometric windows across Jupiter as an independent CWS service provider, with most measured surveys scheduled within 48 hours and installation timelines that depend on glass tempering and shape complexity rather than sales pressure. A typical CWS arched or trapezoid replacement in Jupiter runs $890 to $2,400 installed, and the written price we leave at the survey is the price on the invoice - Haven Clause 1, no exceptions. This page is for Jupiter homeowners who already know they own CWS windows and need shaped, oversized, or custom-impact replacements that match existing openings without re-framing. Call (772) 362-5402 to schedule your free measured survey.
How CWS Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- CWS Estate Series arched tops in Abacoa and Jupiter Inlet Colony - We’ve tracked a pattern of seal failure in the curved IGUs where the silicone edge seal meets the anodized frame radius. The factory bend stress concentrates at the springline, and Jupiter’s salt air accelerates the breach. We replace with tempered, low-E IGUs built to the measured radius, not the nominal drawing, and document the sightline offset before ordering.
- CWS Aria line geometric shapes with integrated SDLs - The simulated divided lite grids delaminate at the miter joints after four to six years of thermal cycling. Homeowners notice fogging that clears by noon; that’s not seal failure, it’s grid separation trapping moisture. We source OEM SDL kits when available, but we’ve also validated an aftermarket grid system from our ES Windows supply chain that matches the sightline dimension and carries the same ten-year warranty.
- CWS impact-rated custom rectangles in Admiral’s Cove - Oversized units (over 60 united inches) sometimes show frame racking after the 2022 building code updates tightened deflection limits. The window operates fine but the locking stile drags. We diagnose with a laser level across the diagonals, then shim or replace the unit based on whether the racking is in the frame or the rough opening - we don’t guess.
- CWS fixed geometric polygons in waterfront homes along the Loxahatchee River - The bronze anodized finish chalks faster on south and west exposures than CWS’s published spec suggests, especially where sprinkler overspray hits the glass and frame daily. We document the finish degradation with close-range photos, quote anodized restoration or full replacement based on depth of corrosion, and specify a harder AAMA 2605 fluoropolymer on replacement units if the homeowner wants twenty-year color stability.
- CWS custom radius windows with field-applied impact film - Older installations, common in Jupiter homes built 2008-2014, used curved glass with aftermarket film instead of laminated IGUs. The film shrinks at the edges, creating a visible band and voiding the impact rating. We measure the exact radius with a digital contour gauge, order laminated replacement IGUs from CWS or ECO Window Systems if the lead time works, and never re-film - it’s a false economy.
Our CWS Custom & Geometric Windows Process
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Call and schedule. A live person answers, 24/7. We book a measured survey, not a sales visit. Sonia Raman or one of our verified crew will arrive uniformed with license number visible.
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Measured survey. We template the opening with digital calipers and a contour gauge for any radius work. You keep the survey sheet. We note rough opening condition, existing frame attachment method, and any structural settling that affects the new unit.
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Parts decision. For CWS units still in production, we quote OEM glass and hardware. For discontinued lines, we cross-reference against our PGT, CGI, and ECO Window Systems inventory to find a performance-matched alternative that fits the existing frame or rough opening without modification.
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Written quote. Haven Clause 1: the price is fixed, line-itemed, and signed before any work starts. No allowances, no change orders for conditions we should have seen at survey.
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Installation and testing. We install, seal, and operate every moving part. Impact units get a visual laminate inspection. Fixed geometrics get a plumb-and-level photo record.
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Documentation and guarantee. You receive the photo record, the completed scope checklist, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise stamped under the Haven Standard. Measure once, quote it straight, install it right - that’s the whole business.
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| Scenario | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| CWS standard geometric replacement (trapezoid, triangle, octagon) | $890 - $1,450 | Glass package (clear vs. low-E vs. impact), grid pattern, finish |
| CWS arched or radius top replacement | $1,200 - $2,400 | Radius complexity, whether the unit is operable or fixed, tempered requirement |
| CWS oversized custom impact rectangle (over 60 united inches) | $1,800 - $3,200 | Wind-load zone (Jupiter is HVHZ), laminate thickness, frame reinforcement |
| CWS full-frame custom geometric with structural re-framing | $2,800 - $5,500 | Header modification, stucco or siding repair, permit and inspection |
These ranges reflect our actual 2024-2025 Jupiter invoices, not national averages. Every job is measured before it’s priced, so your quote is specific to your opening. Call (772) 362-5402 for your free measured survey - estimates are free, and we offer a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve already received.
Why Jupiter Homeowners Call Sightline Windows & Doors Jupiter for CWS Work
We’ve replaced CWS units in Jupiter since 2012, from the original Tequesta Country Club builds to the newer Admirals Cove estates where custom shapes are standard, not optional. Our techs carry the full CWS parts catalog in digital form and can cross-reference against PGT, CGI, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems when a line is discontinued or the lead time doesn’t work. The Haven Standard governs every job: written price first, verified crew, evidence on every visit, no surprises. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is stamped on your paperwork, not offered as a courtesy. And if you’ve already got a quote from another Jupiter contractor, we’ll review it free - Haven Clause 5 applies to second opinions too.
FAQs
CWS factory warranties cover defects in materials and workmanship from the original purchase; they do not require manufacturer-authorized installation for the glass and frame warranty to remain valid. However, improper installation can void coverage, which is why we document every step and use OEM or validated-equivalent parts. Call (772) 362-5402 and we’ll review your warranty paperwork during the free estimate.
Standard CWS custom shapes typically ship in four to six weeks from order; complex radius work or oversized impact units can run eight to twelve weeks depending on tempering queue and HVHZ certification requirements. We order only after you approve the written quote, and we confirm the production schedule in writing so you can plan around it. Call (772) 362-5402 to check current lead times for your specific CWS series.
CWS anodized bronze varies by production year; pre-2015 units run slightly redder than current stock. We bring a physical sample chip to the survey and compare it to your existing frame in natural light, not under porch fixtures. If the match isn’t acceptable, we can specify a custom anodize or a painted finish from our ECO Window Systems line that coordinates rather than clashes. Call (772) 362-5402 to see the samples.
Repair makes sense when the frame is sound and only the glass or hardware has failed; replacement is the better choice when the frame shows corrosion, the unit is pre-2010 and parts are discontinued, or the energy performance no longer meets your needs. We don’t recommend repair as a temporary fix that just delays the larger expense - we quote both paths when both are viable, and we tell you which one we’d choose on our own home. Call (772) 362-5402 for an honest assessment.
Yes, for any job that touches the rough opening or changes the egress dimensions; we pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and pass it before final payment. For like-for-like glass-only replacements in existing frames, Jupiter typically does not require a permit, and we verify that with the Palm Beach County building department before we start. The permit status is noted on your written scope. Call (772) 362-5402 and we’ll confirm the requirement for your specific opening.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner, Sightline Windows & Doors Jupiter at Sightline Windows & Doors Jupiter, serving Jupiter and nearby areas.