It is a lifetime warranty that covers everything including screens. We like the idea of a local mfgr, but pricing was astronomical-almost double the Simeonton quote (ummmfactory direct implies a more reasonable price). Price for the package was $33,000. Get a few bids, work the prices down, and then pick the window you want with the best options and cost. Single and Double-Hung impact windows are some of the most popular choices on the market. I have looked at PGT and CWS, but it seems that all extruded vinyl for the frames is white in color, but can be painted on the exterior facing surface. Susan - Homeowner - from 2018, Susan, this sounds like a first bid but not their final price. Ultimately, I want black/bronze exterior and white interior. You should be able to find a smaller company like Ace Hardware etc. MI on the other hand has a reputation as a low quality manufacturer and not a brand I would put in my own home. Thank you in advance for your help! Custom Window Systems is a Florida based vinyl and aluminum window manufacturer that specializes in both impact and non-impact windows. 2 size H37.5 x 51.5 In the PGT WindGuard Aluminum line the black or bronze is only available on both the exterior and interior. 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 Thanks for your help and I hope you have a great night!!!! Not enough ratings CEO Rating Jeff Jackson 62 / 100 CEO Rating Winner I received a quote for impact resistant windows from a company in southwest florida that installs both Custom Window Systems Wind-Pact Plus (CWS) as well as PGT windows. I'd see how these compare and then go from there Tim - Site Editor - from 2016. Stephanie - Homeowner - from 2022, Stephanie, that is disturbing. One 38 x 26. Tim - Site Editor - from 2018, -- Estimated CWS 600 Costs: $650 to $800 installed -- PGT pioneered the U. S. impact-resistant window and door industry, and today is the nation's leading manufacturer and supplier of residential impact-resistant windows and doors. CWS Estimate: $47.4K (using CWS patio sliders) Custom Window Systems Wind-Pact Plus vs PGT. Tim - Site Editor, Hi Dane, this company offer lifetime guarantee however it is a way of making money. Other storm windows and doors include the Sunrise Coastal series, Soft-Lite Barcelona Impact Series, Soft-Lite Armor Impact Series, and the Stanek UltraExtreme series. 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. (assumes medium sized window and normal installation), I have a quote for15 impact window fromCustom Window Systems using the Solar Max with Neat Technology. I would stick to their mid range or premium series (ask each of the reps who comes to visit what those specific models would be.) Okna, Sunrise, Soft-Lite and Wallside. Guessing you meant CWS in this case? . what kind of seal failure are you seeing, and how old were the units that failed? Get these 3 bids and see how they compare. I don't actually have much in terms of performance data -- U-value, air infiltration, SHGC, VT, or CR. The Company expects its net leverage ratio at closing to be approximately 2 . 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. Recently, the brown vinyl stripper started to warp. We are in Tampa and looking at replacing our windows with impact hurricane windows. I knew my family and all my belongings would be safe during the hurricane.". As a complete novice, I have no idea whether this price is too high. The window has a design pressures of 60, which is excellent. WINGUARD ENERGYVUE Cherry or white cabinets in updated kitchen? If you wanted a third option, I'd look for a local rep from them. Is the CWS Aria series windows really of bad quality? Why vinyl over aluminum? While the one from Weather Tite for PGT is 1$2,800. Single hung windows used to be the red headed stepchild of windowshowever that has changed. Any thoughts on the CWS 6100 or recommend any non-impact vinyl from either company? Michael - Homeowner - from 2018, Michael, I would be wary about painting vinyl, it can void the warranty in some cases. I agree that you should continue to work with CWS to find a solution that works. The dimensions of the ones I need are; Please let me know your thoughts. Violi - Homeowner - from 2020, Violi, you should definitely break the contract to give yourself some time to find out what the fair market price is for your project. Quote was for $14000 and this was for full installation of windows and any additional material needed to complete the job. Certainly some of these will be available and sold through local companies. Brands that were previously the "standard" are just like everyone else (used to be) and turning out stuff with QA/QC issues. Braden - Homeowners - from 2012, The CWS and PGT bids you got don't seem out of line in terms of price, the Gorell price bid is ridiculous - do not go with that ridiculous bid regardless of what they say. I haven't found an independent Simonton dealer for my zip code yet but I will check on PGT and CWS as well. by FLhomeowner Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:19 pm. Windows are : And yes, you were right, CWS would need like a 4 to 6 month lead time for the windows. Poor Customer Service all around, you expect when you spend that kind of. Kind Regards, Dane - Site Editor - from 2019, Hi Tim! WinGuard Vinyl, CA 5540, PW 5520, and SGD 5570, EnergyVue, CA 5440, PW 5420, and SGD 5470, 2023 PGT Innovations, All Rights Reserved. PGT WinGuard Vinyl windows and doors are designed to meet or exceed the International Building Code for: Air infiltration Water resistance Deglazing Forced-entry resistance Structural integrity Small and large missile impact protection Residential intruder protection WinGuard Vinyl 5500 Series Architectural AR5520 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. PGT Custom Windows + Doors main competitors are Agc Glass Company North America, Carpenter Technology, and Air System Components. local companies. Meredith - Homeowner - from 2018, Meredith, that seems on the high side as far as I'm concerned. PGT 5500 new winguard vinyl series which are triple pane, laminated, and insulated with lowE coating. Window World 4000 Series: $20k I think PGT has a bit better brand recognition, but I wouldn't say their windows are any better. PGT Windows have a great reputation in the window installation/manufacturer business. These windows should never have been delivered to our home for installation. Dane - Site Editor - from 2016, -- Estimated CWS 8200 Costs: $800 to $1,050 installed -- We purchased multiple PGT aluminum windguard windows and slider doors for a condo by a reputable window and door company. We have a quote using CWS Aria horizontal sliders, MI 3540 single hung windows, and MI 1615 sliding doors for $9571.50. I would definitely consider this this options for my home (if I required impact windows or doors) "Will the vinyl ones hold up as well as the aluminum ina tropical storm or hurricane?". The 8100, 8200 and 8400 (available series or model numbers) can be ordered in a standard white, adobe or boronze, as well as an upgraded veneer color options that include natural cherry, anodized, golden oak, bronze, black cherry and medium maple. Cant make up my mind. LoE 452, LoE 340, LoE 366 when you have a view, Back of Home Remodel: Patio and Window Design. Central Window in Vero Beach: Cabana Door is oversized on length but narrower than standard widths. Make sure to ask how that affects the cost to make sure you know what youre looking at from the get go. I'd never run a one legger, especially in the highly competitive window business. Quote was for 15 slider windows with prairie grid. Will ask about the Simonton comps windows. Re manufacturers, Simonton has a double lifetime warranty. Joanne - Homeowner - from 2017, Joanne, a slider shouldn't be difficult to open or close, or at least I've never heard sounds like something internally was put together wrong. Our PGT Custom Windows + Doors manufacturing, glass plant, and delivery facilities are located in North Venice, FL and Ft. Myers, FL. PGT is the nation's leading manufacturer and supplier of residential impact-resistant windows and doors. 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. For very cost-conscious customers I would suggest the Silverline 9500 with several upgrades to make it code compliant. We do not need to get impact windows. What else can you do, really? Can you suggest a mid range price vinyl windows? I get that the 5500 series is a coastal impact window. CWS Windows get 4.2 out of 5 stars based on the 36 CWS windows reviews below. So far we have had to replace 10 sashes/panes due to failure and now one of the replacements has failed. PGT and Custom Window Systems are the big players in Florida and you can't go wrong with either of them. 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. Price: $12,687 for the following: Andy - Homeowner - from 2021, Andy, the CWS 8200 series impact window is quite good. I am going with Simonton. CGI Impact-Resistant Windows & Doors: Sentinel by CGI. It's the company's entry level vinyl window and not the model I would go with from CWS. Also, see if you can find someone local who sells the Simonton Stormbreaker Plus Series. (Im assuming Florida because of your mention of CWS and PGT). If you are doing full framed replacement windows you certainly can use an aluminum framed window same as vinyl or wood. I am not sure if I should trust this claim. 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. (1) 52 x 38 single hung 1 - 25 x 62 PGT Windows offers a non-transferable limited lifetime warranty on its window products. I've personally installed hundreds of them (thousands? Dane - Site Editor, -- Estimated CWS 8100 Costs: $800 to $1,050 installed -- Does anyone have any advice regarding the operability/ease of use of the casements versus single hung windows? Wondering which you chose and why? 10 of the windows are in block/stucco and 2 are in a wood frame. I know NOTHING about CWS, so I am skeptical! We had another local company gives us a price for CW windows equal to PGT and quote came in about the same price as the 14K. We purchased PGT Winguard Vinyl, Grey Tint, 1816 Charcoal screens, TC4: Marine Turtle Protection, Argon Gas, Low E: Energy Shield Max, Raised OGEE grid on the interior and exterior. Dane - Site Editor - from 2021, -- Estimated CWS Patio Door Price: $1,600 to $2,750 installed -- The price quote from Home Depot seems high, $1175 per window, I think you can do better than that, although I don't have any project specifics to back that up. I would suggest you get another quote or two. The other affordable hurricane window that is available throughout Florida is the StormBreaker Plus from Simonton, if you google "StormBreaker Plus Jacksonville Florida", or whatever city you live in, you should be able to quickly and easily find a contractor who carries this brand. 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 just got quotes on windows from Paradise, Window Wall and PGT from Home Depot.". PS We live about 2 miles from the Gulf of Mexico in Seminole, FL. Betty - Homeowner - from 2016, Softlite are among the best vinyl windows. Seems like a big difference in money. We live in Tampa and came down to PGF and Simonton. They will be removing all the old windows and installing all the new ones clean up delivery building permit, all included. . Once you do that, then I think you'll have the information you need to make your decision. If it were me, I would turn to the quality of the installers as the deciding factor. He was not obnoxious or pushy. It appears that it's simply a financing program so that wouldn't help with the overall cost (although certainly it would help alleviate that initial cost payment). It sounds like they are responding so that's good, but yes you have to pay for the labor and that seems unfair given the timeline of the install. Dane - Site Editor - from 2017, The CWS Windpact impact window uses an 18 multichambered frame, Duralite spacer, dual pane 7/8" laminated glass with a .090" PVB interlayer and thick vinyl walls for a strong window that can stand up to significant storms and weather. Custom Window Systems offers quite a few impact vinyl models and series, all of which are listed below. Its possible they dont know (youd be amazed what the pros dont know about their own product sometimes). Would appreciate your steering me in the right direction. Headquartered in Ocala, Florida, the company has been in business since 1986 and serves most of Florida through dealer networks -- i.e. We are building in Tampa. PGT 5400 series I would put them both in the quite good category and I think they both offer a nice long term value for your money. New custom windows and doors are a great investment with many benefits. Send our site editor Dane your questions, and get personalized answers that can save you thousands of dollars on your project! I would say this, either go with the Simonton and find an experienced installer yourself or see if you can get that CWS bid down to $10K. This hurricane window can be ordered in a number of configurations, including a single hung, casement, horizontal slider and picture window. Does it matter how good of a deal you received if you have thousands of dollars in water damage? I am just going to pray that all goes well and I have a positive experience! 600 Series | 8000 Series I had never heard of CWS before today. (I am only looking at non-impact). Your prompt response will be helpful because I only have 3 days to break the contract. You could threaten to report them to the BBB if they don't cover the labor cost of the windows you purchased 3 years ago, but I would not pin my hopes on this approach. That's not the fault of the window company, but a function of the condition of your home. I've had very few issues with them and when they did the company worked with me to make sure that everything was worked out to the customers satisfaction. I think the Simonton VantagePointe window is pretty good, but I would see how much you can get the CWS dealer to come down on his price and see if you can't get it to closer to 10K. Dane - Site Editor - from 2020, I have CWS windows. CWS Aria 610 Series Windows and 8800 Series Doors: $24k Beyond that, as I understand it, aluminum can last longer, but unless well maintained is more prone to degradation by salt water. (assumes medium window and normal installation) *, Hi! Is this true? $11,268.00 CWS 610/615 My question has to do with double pane windows and they have to be hurricane glass. Susan - Homeowner - from 2018, Susan, I'm not sure if that too high, but it does appear to be quite expensive at first glance. Dane - Site Editor - from 2019, Tim, I have a fairly complex set of windows and work that needs to be done for the install. These would all be considered high quality impact window options. Sandy - Homeowner - from 2021, I did sign a contract with Window World for the wincore 8000 series impact-resistant double hung windows. Paradise quoted us out on Soft-Lites at $9100 for 1 slider, 5 double hungs windows, and 1 bathroom window. Windows include 1 larger FR, 6 medium sized ones say 48 x 60, 2 small Bath, 1 garage, 1 small kitchen into lane and 4 BR windows. Those two windows are pretty close in terms of quality and construction to the PGT5500. Or is softlite more of a cold climate window? 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. Also, Window World gives a limited lifetime warranty.