We offer impact windows and hurricane doors, along with non-impact options, with many benefits. Custom Windows Window Treatment Services Window Repair Fireplace Contractors Painters Paint & Wall Covering Dealers Door Contractors Glass & Shower Door Contractors Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Landscape Contractors Landscape Construction Land Clearing Garden & Landscape Supplies Deck & Patio Builders Deck Repair Patio Design If you wanted a third option, I'd look for a local rep from them. PS: thank you all for sharing your stories, I'll be replacing 28yr old windows this year and my research brought me here. Any advantages/disadvantages between the two? Home Depot quote me $20,000 for Vinyl PGT windows with a lifetime warranty. Custom Window Systems vs PGT Innovations Custom Window Systems vs PGT Innovations Competitors at Custom Window Systems is not yet available. I would prefer you go with the Windpact series from CWS. We have 5 openings, 3 of which require two windows each. "How about ECO window systems in Florida; how do they compare with PGT". Personally I would recommend PGT especially if you can buy them from a diamond dealer that can provide you the crystal care warranty. PGT will replaced the windows - they will probably say "out of warranty" - it is very unclear just exaclty what their warranty is (!). $10,175.00 PGT 5400 EnergyVue Both are quality products from what I know of the two. 1295 Followers 413 Following 15 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Abdou A. PGT sliding glass doors cost 2000 to 3300 for sizes between 71x78 and 70x94 inches and up to 9700 for doors 144x80 inches in size. (assumes medium sized window and normal installation), Hi Dane, I wanted your opinion on the following estimate I received for 8 CWS Storm Strong 6100 series vinyl impact windows single hung. I'd start with a local home improvement store, call them up and ask if they make custom sized screens. I have been following your website for sometime and have read over your reviews of various companies. Tim - Site Editor - from 2020, I live in the Tampa Bay area and I'm having my vinyl windows replaced. Do this for each brand you are interested in searching. Dane - Site Editor - from 2018, Hi Dane, my husband and I are contemplating adding a Florida room to our home. Tim - Site Editor - from 2016, I have been researching hurricane impact windows and have become thoroughly confused. I would be inclined to endorse CWS windows over EAS for the simple reason that I know CWS makes a very solid and reliable product. Do these windows have a good build quality? He was really pushing EAS windows. Tim - Site Editor - from 2019, The CWS 8100 is a single hung vinyl impact window, which seems to offer good quality and value. I do kind of like the idea of getting windows from a factory in the state in which you live, but I'm not sure there is anything really rational in the thought, I think it just gives me a piece of mind for some reason. Make sure to ask how that affects the cost to make sure you know what youre looking at from the get go. Meredith - Homeowner - from 2018, Meredith, I think the CWS and PGT quotes are worth the extra money over the AmCraft. It has been a very time consuming and frustrating process. Tim - Site Editor - from 2018, Hello Tim, Ive been on your website and really appreciate the education that it provides. PGT Custom Windows + Doors main competitors are Agc Glass Company North America, Carpenter Technology, and Air System Components. I would recommend a few more bids to see how these compare. 4 posts Page 1 of 1. that will offer this service at an affordable rate. If you don't need impact windows, go with a mid range or premium vinyl series. Home Depot subcontracts instllersinstallers so there is a double layer of mark ups. Give them a call and see if they have an answer for you. Why vinyl over aluminum? Originally the builder told us we had to use Custom Window Systems but now we have a choice of either CWS or PGT. Dane - Site Editor - from 2021, Tim, we received an estimate for CWS 6100 Series windows for $6340. DO NOT go with CSW. Choose from a variety of grid features, glass tints, and more. Please note, our website is not affiliated with this window manufacturer. In total, they have 5 product lines including Eli, Elite, Prestige, and Alessia. and do an incredible job tell Scott Noel sent, you. There are very few window companies I talked to in my area who would even quote Soft-Lite windows. Would these windows be considered entry-level windows/ So I think you have to good options, so kudos to you for that! PGT and Custom Window Systems are the big players in Florida and you can't go wrong with either of them. The look of the house is craftsman. I saw many positive reviews on other sites. Frank - Homeowner - from 2021, We received a bid for 7 CWS 8100 series and 2 8200 series. #1 Tim - Site Editor - from 2018, We had a local company gives us a price for CW windows equal to the PGT quote and the bid came in about the same price as the 14K from CWS. The first three make both impact and non impact windows that should serve your purposes. Looks like NewSouth is good enough for PGT - PGT acquires NewSouth in $92M cash deal. money with a reputable installer and Manufacturer you get both of them working hand in hand to get the client satisfied. "Need personal recommendations for a business that sells & installs PGT hurricane impact home windows.". Are there any window fabricators that make in bulk colored vinyl product? Tim - Site Editor - from 2016. I haven't found an independent Simonton dealer for my zip code yet but I will check on PGT and CWS as well. I have no qualms recommending them. CWS 610 Series: $750 a window Is the price reasonable? These would all be considered high quality impact window options. I'm working on a budget. PGT Windows Reviews | Updated 2023 Reviews & Prices Thank you Elizabeth! Headquartered in Ocala, Florida, the company has been in business since 1986 and serves most of Florida through dealer networks -- i.e. Wincore Estimate: $43.4K (using CWS patio sliders) Custom Window Systems Wind-Pact Plus vs PGT #1 by FLhomeowner Tue Feb 24, 2009 2:19 am 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. Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions. The quotes are for six 73 x 52 windows (in three pairs across the front of our home). We are having a difficult time accepting such a huge price difference. 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. Those two windows are pretty close in terms of quality and construction to the PGT5500. CWS, PGT, and Soft-Lite all have good reputations. When I had companies out to quote, I asked about aluminum frames and was told you could only do aluminum in new construction. The CWS is an Argon filled window, but the ESW Elite is not. I would also monitor the work and be hands on, as much as possible the crews work better when they know. Also 4 Energy Storm Saver 2 and 4 panel doors, which are pricey as all heck. Dane - Site Editor - from 2021, Hi, We are looking to replace large sliers (8 and 9) and windows in our beach front condo in St Augustine FL. Thanks in advance for your assistance. I believe he is correct as far as the perimeter trim on the Stormbreaker. I have the following size windows: 2 each 36 x 49 picture window, 1 each 82 x 105 Picture Window, 1 each 72 x 24 x 12 Eyebrow & Legs Picture, 1 each 36 x 24 picture window, 1 each 96 x 19 picture window, 1 each 36 x 61 hung window, 3 each 30 x 36 picture window, 3 each 52 x 70 hung window, 1 each 36 x 24 hung window They feel really cheap. We did this past summer for 5 hurricane impact windows. PGT makes a PremierVue series that isn't bad, and if that is too high as far as cost, look at their 500 series. Headquartered in Ocala, Florida, the company has been in business since 1986 and serves most of Florida through dealer networks -- i.e. What I'm really trying to find out is if there are any significant differences in their single hung vinyl wind impact windows between the two companies. CWS Windows prices are in the mid range of other vinyl and aluminum windows. Bill - Homeowner - from 2017, We are looking to replace 8 single pane Windows with hurricane impact Windows. 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. In terms of hurricane rated windows in Florida, I would suggest looking at Custom Window Systems, PGT and Simonton. $8400 for 11 impact windows is a fair price IMO. The test that I was thinking of is ASTM E331. 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). Custom Windows Systems has manufactured windows and doors since 1986. One story with 19 single hung windows, two upper moon shaped skylight windows (one over double front door entry and the other over the 3 panel sliding glass doors in livingroom) and two sliding glass doors (a double sliding glass door and oversized 3 panel sliding glass door) & a custom size cabana door with glass insert. Poor Customer Service all around, you expect when you spend that kind of. Home - PGT Impact Resistant Hurricane Windows and Doors If you get the "premium" vinyl window from either of these companies, you will be getting a very good windowcertainly one that I would have in my own home. We live in South Florida so both hurricane protection and energy efficiency are important to us. Generally though, you can expect to pay between $375 and $770 on average for most PGT Series of Windows. 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. I would suggest getting a couple more bids and seeing how it compares to the Storm Tight quote. I will ask around if I can find someone. Storm Tight quoted us at $8825 for 3 slider windows, 1 small bathroom window and 1 double hung window. I reside in North Florida and most of your recommendation are not applicable to me. Fraser - Homeowner - from 2018, Fraser, I would say that PGT has a bit better name and reputation than CWS, but not by much. CWS Windows Cost Quote: $11,597 They will be removing all the old windows and installing all the new ones clean up delivery building permit, all included. I did not have the same experience as Noel C as far as the initial sales visit, and when 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. Custom Window Systems Wind-Pact Plus vs PGT - Replacement Windows That's right. Call them up, get the bid, and compare. Unfortunately there was no screen left behind. If you need work to the sills and or frames, the per window cost can go way way up. PGT created the PremierVue 2700 series, Anderson brought the A-Series with Stormwatch, and EAS introduced the . CWS produces a range of products, including single hung windows, horizontal roller windows, sliding glass doors, fixed windows, accessories, horizontal vinyl film windows, verticle vinyl film windows, acrylic windows, prime doors, garage screen enclosures and rough openings. Not certain on that cpartist. The Window Experts Address:101 NE 3 Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL. Send our site editor Dane your questions, and get personalized answers that can save you thousands of dollars on your project! It doesn't cover much! Thank you. New custom windows and doors are a great investment with many benefits. Is it possible that a slider should be so difficult to open just due to its weight? 31 windows in all. The key, is pick great windows but the installing company is just as important!! (assumes medium sized window and normal installation), I'm in NE Florida and have 20 windows of varying sizes, along with two sliding glass doors, both rather large. You enjoy uncompromised quality from the newest advances in technology and engineering. Paradise quoted us out on Soft-Lites at $9100 for 1 slider, 5 double hungs windows, and 1 bathroom window. Aria Series | 600 Series We offer French doors, sliding-glass doors, and cabana doors throughout our collections with impact resistant, energy-efficient, non-impact, and other performance options to meet the needs of your home and family. Upon inspection at delivery we found all windows had significant defects and we refused to have them installed. The CWS Impact STORM STRONG from Window World were the same price: $33, 000 for 31 windows. Homepage - Eco Window Systems Can you suggest a mid range price vinyl windows? Typically, the mid range window series is going to offer the best long term value. Laurie - Homeowner - from 2018, Laurie, Both CWS and Simonton have relatively strong reputations in the industry. (assumes medium window and normal installation) *, Hi! Replacement Windows Information and Forum for all brands of windows. (assumes medium sized window and normal installation) *, I live in the Orlando area I have narrowed my search to the final three. Dane - Site Editor - from 2015, We live in the southwest section of Florida and recently received a bid for hurricane windows on our home - 10 windows in all. FAS Windows & Doors!!! I included the measurements and location of the windows on the yellow sheet attached above. Exterior beveled frame for architectural style Single hung sliding windows are designed to slide effortlessly up or down on heavy duty block-and-tackle sash balances Integral lift handles on top and bottom rails for ease of operation Design pressures up to +/- 100 Florida Product Approvals WindPact Plus Series 8100 SH Impact 17647.1 All four of the companies I mentioned make a good premium vinyl window. Well made and constructed. Thank you MWM. Most times the factory will pay for only the window and force the homeowner to use only it's factory sponsored labor (at a high rate) to try to offset the loss of product value. I am trying to determine which is the better protection. New construction window selection - need help! I asked about aluminum frames and was told you could only do aluminum in new construction.". Unfortunately, custom color finishes can add quite a bit to the price tag, but if thats what your HOA requires, then you dont have much choice. That doesn't mean that you can't try and shave off some of the cost of the PGT bid though. In the PGT WindGuard Aluminum line the black or bronze is only available on both the exterior and interior. Product Lines: Products: Impact Resistant Windows and Doors in Palm He says that CWS does not have this perimeter trim thus showing more glass. However, they are tremendously difficult to open and close, requiring two hands to pull on the handle. I would put them both in the quite good category and I think they both offer a nice long term value for your money. Patti - Homeowner - from 2018, I have a fairly complicated set of windows and installation, 18 windows in all. I think PGT has a bit better brand recognition, but I wouldn't say their windows are any better. Architectural windows are fixed windows which are available in an extensive range of custom shapes and sizes. I like that the window comes in a number of interior colors that you can choose from and the performance data on the window is quite solid. The 8200 windows are 5' and 6' wide. Tim - Site Editor - from 2018, -- Estimated CWS 600 Costs: $650 to $800 installed -- Any thoughts on the CWS 6100 or recommend any non-impact vinyl from either company? Please let me know your thoughts. We used the ogee grid on the front of the house to give it a colonial look which has single hung windows. Use the HD bid as leverage, say something like, I have a bid on Simonton (leave out that it's from HD) that is $8500 and I know you can't match it, but I need you to work with me on the price because I really want to go with you. I got a final bid from AmCraft and that came in at $16,490. I would much prefer you spend the extra $1400 and go with the PGT bid. I would try to get a bid from as many of these companies as possible to maximize your chances of a high quality window at a reasonable price. Is this a quality window, or is it a low-grade category window? You may also want to get one more bid to see where it falls in that price spectrum (and you could use it as additional leverage with the CWS company.) Thanks. Single and Double-Hung impact windows are some of the most popular choices on the market. PGT Innovations competitors include Ply Gem, Andersen Windows Corporation, Pella Corporation, JELD WEN and Custom Window Systems. You have selected two great companies, just goes to prove what hard work and research get you. One big issue with patio doors is whether the door has to be custom made for the order. Dane - Site Editor - from 2021, I have similar cost estimates from two companies. We have 2 more companies seeing us this week that will give us quotes. 3 - 36 x 60 Picture FAS is coming out today. I really would love to know the difference between the two if there are any differences. One is from Home Depot on the Simonton VantagePointe double hung for $8500. I will say that since the pandemic, the manufacturing attention to detail has suffered across the board. So even though the CWS Aria is their entry-level window, you thinks it's a decent product? I would appreciate any feedback anyone can provide. This company also claims PGT windows have various issues. Of course, if there was a big price difference between the two, I think you'd certainly have to take that into consideration. 2 Simonton 6100 Eyebrow W/Legs I am concerned about the adhesion and life of the paint on the vinyl. 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 Custom Window Systems (CWS) is an established hurricane impact window and door company located in Ocala, Florida. 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