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CWS Sliding & Patio Doors: The Sunrise Owner’s Guide

We stock and install CWS-compatible sliding and patio door systems in Sunrise, with typical installed replacement pricing from $1,850 to $4,200 depending on series, size, and whether the opening needs impact-rated glazing. Most CWS units we source arrive within 3-5 business days, and we can often secure same-day emergency board-up if the panel is compromised. Most Sunrise homeowners discover a CWS sliding door problem when the rollers seize during our humid summer months, when the interlock gap widens enough to whistle during a thunderstorm, or when water pools on the track after a heavy afternoon storm in neighborhoods like Sawgrass Estates.

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Which CWS Models This Applies To

CWS produces several sliding and patio door series that circulate in Sunrise homes built between 2015 and 2022, and the parts are not interchangeable across lines. The CWS 8000 Series uses a 2-1/4 inch frame depth with a specific tandem roller assembly that mounts on a stamped steel bracket; the CWS 5000 Series shifts to a 2-5/8 inch frame and a heavier-duty stainless roller set with a different axle spacing. The CWS Impact Series, required in HVHZ zones across much of Broward County, carries a thicker interlock and reinforced strike plate that will not seat properly on non-impact hardware.

To identify your unit, check the vertical jamb for a CWS label that lists the series number, manufacture date, and NFRC rating. If the label is painted over or sun-faded, measure the frame depth from interior to exterior stop, then the roller housing width. We carry both OEM CWS rollers and hardware from AmesburyTruth and Truth Hardware where the spec matches; for interlocks and strikes, we typically source OEM because the tolerance stack in CWS’s extrusion profile leaves no room for variance. One compatibility gotcha we see regularly in Sunrise: the CWS 8000 Series post-2018 revision uses a 7/8 inch diameter roller where pre-2018 units used 3/4 inch. The housing looks identical until you pull it.

Signs Your CWS Sliding & Patio Door Is Failing

• The panel drags or requires shoulder weight to move. This usually means the tandem rollers have flat-spotted or the axle bearings have corroded from salt air infiltration. In Sunrise, we see this accelerate within two miles of any canal or the Sawgrass Expressway corridor where morning condensation sits on the track.
• Visible daylight or airflow at the center interlock when the door is closed. The interlock gasket compresses over time, or the strike plate loosens and allows the active panel to sit 1/8 to 3/16 inch proud of the jamb. During our summer storms, that gap becomes a water path.
• Water intrusion at the sill or track after moderate rain. The CWS drainage system depends on weep holes that clog with pine pollen and sand; if cleaning does not resolve it, the sill cap may have separated from the subsill, or the track itself has cracked at a fastening point.
• The lock thumb-turn spins without engaging the deadbolt. The CWS mortise lock uses a zinc alloy gearbox that fatigues after repeated cycling; the internal cam shears and the mechanism freewheels. This is a security failure, not just an operation issue.
• Condensation between the glass panes. The CWS insulated glass unit has lost its seal, and the desiccant is saturated. In Sunrise’s high-humidity climate, this typically appears first at the bottom edge where the glass sits in the sash and thermal cycling is most severe.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

These ranges include parts, labor, and the documented photo record we leave on every job. What drives the spread: impact-rated glass adds roughly 40% to any panel replacement, second-story access requires scaffolding, and openings over 8 feet wide need a two-person crew for safe handling. We pull permits where Broward County requires them and pass inspection before we invoice. Every repair carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise under the Haven Standard; full panel replacements include the written warranty documentation you keep. We also offer a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate you’ve already received.

DIY or Call Us?

An owner can safely inspect the track for debris, verify the weep holes are open with a piece of wire, and confirm the lock thumb-turn engages smoothly. These checks cost nothing and sometimes solve the symptom.

Where DIY goes wrong: the tandem roller assembly on a CWS sliding door supports 80 to 120 pounds of glass and aluminum, and the panel must be lifted vertically out of the track to access it. Without proper support, the panel tips, the glass breaks, or the frame kinks. The mortise lock interfaces with a multi-point system; incorrect alignment leaves the deadbolt half-engaged and the door vulnerable to jimmying. We do not recommend homeowners remove a CWS panel alone. Our background-checked, uniformed technicians carry the correct suction cups, frame jacks, and roller gauges on every truck; license numbers are provided before arrival under Haven Clause 3. If you’re weighing whether to attempt it, call (754) 254-5294 and we’ll walk through what you’re seeing. Estimates are free, and the written price we give is the price you pay.

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