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Before
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We provide independent CWS custom and geometric window service across Sunrise, from arched transoms in Sawgrass Estates to oversized radius units in the Inverrary area. Most CWS custom jobs we handle run three to five business days from measured survey to final install, with the written price fixed before any work starts. Our typical CWS geometric repair or replacement in Sunrise falls between $890 and $3,400 depending on shape complexity, impact rating, and whether the original frame can be preserved.
This page is for CWS owners in Sunrise whose arched, curved, or custom-shaped windows have developed seal failure, frame distortion, or operational problems that standard rectangular replacements won’t solve. If you’re seeing fog between panes on a CWS radius window or your geometric unit no longer seats properly against its weatherstrip, we can measure the exact deviation and quote the fix in writing. Call (754) 254-5294 to schedule your free measured survey.
How CWS Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- CWS 3120 Series geometric units: seal decompression on radius tops. The 3120’s curved IGUs use a flexible spacer system that handles thermal expansion poorly in Sunrise’s cycle of high humidity followed by dry-season contraction. We’ve pulled dozens of these where the bottom of the arch has lost argon and gained visible moisture. We source OEM-spec replacement IGUs with warm-edge spacer upgrades, or full sash replacement when the frame heel has compressed.
- CWS 5400 Series custom shapes: corner joint separation in non-rectangular configurations. The 5400’s mechanical corner keys weren’t designed for the stress concentrations that occur in hexagonal or trapezoidal assemblies. In Sunrise homes near the Everglades corridor, we see this accelerate where afternoon sun loads one face while the shaded face stays cooler. We disassemble, re-key with reinforced corner brackets, and re-bed the glazing with backer rod and structural silicone rated for the movement.
- CWS impact-rated custom units: laminated lite delamination at clip points. CWS impact custom windows use exposed glazing clips on complex shapes where interior stops won’t work. The clip pressure points become initiation sites for PVB separation, especially on south and west exposures in Sunrise where the 3 PM solar load peaks above 900 W/m². We map the clip pattern, replace with tempered-laminated OEM lites, and redistribute clip spacing per CWS’s own engineering tables.
- CWS oversized custom openings: sill pan drainage failure. Custom CWS units over 72 inches wide in geometric configurations often ship with standard sill pan extrusions that don’t account for the longer water path. In Sunrise’s summer convection storms, water overtakes the weep capacity. We fabricate extended sill pans with auxiliary drainage channels, integrated with the WRB per Florida Building Code R703.1.1.
- CWS fixed geometric units converted to operable: hinge mortise cracking in retrofits. We’ve encountered several Sunrise jobs where a fixed CWS geometric was field-modified for ventilation, but the factory frame wasn’t reinforced for hinge loads at the angle changes. The stress riser propagates into the glazing cavity. We sleeve the mortise with aluminum channel, re-drill on center, and use heavy-duty stainless hinges with load spreaders.
Our CWS Custom & Geometric Windows Process
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Measured survey and documentation. Sonia Raman or a verified crew lead arrives with a documented photo record beginning at the truck. We measure every radius, chord, and springline with digital calipers and a contour gauge, not a flexible tape. The customer keeps the measured survey; the quote derives from it directly.
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Diagnostics and failure mode identification. We test for seal integrity with a deflectometer, check frame square with a calibrated straightedge, and document any clip corrosion or spacer oxidation. The findings go into the written scope, not a verbal summary.
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Parts decision: OEM versus quality aftermarket. For CWS custom shapes, we default to OEM glass and factory-matched extrusions where lead times permit. When a CWS geometric profile is back-ordered or discontinued, we source from our verified aftermarket suppliers with dimensional certs and Florida Product Approval equivalents. The customer sees both options priced.
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Fabrication coordination and arrival verification. We inspect the replacement unit before it leaves the fabricator, checking radius tolerance against our field measurements. No unit arrives at a Sunrise job site without this gate check.
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Install, test, and final documentation. We bed the frame, torque fasteners to CWS spec, operate the unit through full travel, and verify drainage with a calibrated water test. The customer receives the completed photo record and the 365-Day Done Right Promise documentation stamped under Haven Clause 5: No surprises.
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| Scenario | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| CWS geometric IGU replacement (seal failure) | $890 - $1,650 | Radius complexity, low-E coating match, argon fill |
| CWS custom shape sash/frame replacement | $1,400 - $2,800 | Impact rating, non-rectangular geometry, clip hardware |
| CWS oversized custom unit (72″+ width) | $2,200 - $3,400 | Reinforced sill pan, lift assist, crane access |
| CWS custom conversion: fixed to operable | $1,800 - $2,900 | Structural reinforcement, hardware, code compliance |
These ranges reflect what we’ve written for CWS custom and geometric work in Sunrise over the past three years. Every quote is line-itemed, and the measured survey you keep is the same document that governs the final invoice. No change orders, no “while we were in there” additions. Call (754) 254-5294 for your exact figure - estimates are free, and we offer a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve already received.
Why Sunrise Homeowners Call Sightline Windows & Doors Sunrise for CWS Work
We’ve installed and serviced CWS products in Sunrise since 2012, and we’ve learned where their custom geometries succeed and where they need attention. Our crew includes technicians who’ve pulled failed CWS radius units from homes in the Inverrary neighborhood that Sonia Raman still references when training new hires on sightline alignment. Because we also specify PGT, CGI, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems, we can recommend a different manufacturer when a CWS custom solution isn’t the right fit for the opening - no pressure to use a product that doesn’t match the performance requirement.
Every job runs under the Haven Standard: written price before work starts (Clause 1), verified crews with license numbers on record (Clause 3), evidence on every visit (Clause 4), and the 365-Day Done Right Promise if anything isn’t right. Measure it right once, and the install tells you nothing went wrong.
FAQs
No, provided the repair uses OEM-spec parts and follows CWS’s published installation guidelines. As an independent CWS service provider, we document every part number and procedure so the warranty chain stays intact. If your unit is still under CWS’s original warranty, we flag that during the measured survey and coordinate the claim documentation. Call (754) 254-5294 and we’ll review your warranty status at no charge.
Standard CWS custom shapes typically ship in 10 to 14 business days; complex radius or oversized units can run 18 to 24 business days depending on the glass plant queue. We don’t quote a date until we’ve confirmed fabricator capacity, and we update you if that shifts. Rush coordination is available for certain CWS profiles at additional freight cost, which we quote in writing if you need it.
We can match most CWS custom profiles manufactured after 2008 from our template archive and fabricator relationships. For pre-2008 CWS geometries where the extrusion has been discontinued, we fabricate transition adapters or recommend a complementary replacement from our PGT or CGI lines that preserves the sightline across the opening. The measured survey determines which path applies - we don’t guess.
Repair is viable when the frame is square within 1/8 inch and the failure is isolated to the IGU, hardware, or weatherstrip. Replacement makes sense when the frame has distorted, the corrosion has reached the glazing cavity, or the energy performance gap between the existing unit and current code is large enough to matter to your utility bill. We price both paths when the survey supports either, and we note which one we’d choose for our own property.
Check the permanent mark etched in the glass corner, which should read “CWS” followed by a product code beginning with “I” or “IMP” for impact-rated lines. If the mark is worn or painted over, we can identify the rating from frame profile dimensions, clip spacing, and laminate edge exposure during the survey. Non-impact CWS custom units in Sunrise still need to meet HVHZ requirements if they’re within the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, and we’ll flag that if your location requires it. Call (754) 254-5294 to schedule the check.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner, Sightline Windows & Doors Sunrise at Sightline Windows & Doors Sunrise, serving Sunrise and nearby areas.