Scott, Vargas & his Team are incredibly talented and Customer service is Job #1 . Marie - Homeowner - from 2016, Marie, the 8200 is quite a nice impact window, assuming you like how the window looks. Their modern manufacturing facility ensures safety and security. 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 am leaning towards the CWS windows but I wanted to find out if $12,000 is reasonable. If they refuse, I think you still have a fair price. Quote is $9,676. If I think of anything else, I will be sure to follow up with an email. I was told that PGT did not have the lifetime warranties that CWS was offering is this true? This would be an answer that the CWS rep who gives you a bid should have. Will ask about the Simonton comps windows. My question has to do with double pane windows and they have to be hurricane glass. I will say that both of these series are well regarded and either one should serve you well when coupled with professional installation from a quality and well reviewed install company. Custom Window Systems vs PGT 5500 Hi Dane,I'm new to the Venice, FL area after moving from NJ. Not at all to large for a properly engineered unit. PGT doors add convenience and style to any room. 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. This article is here. Builders grade at best products. It does however use a pocket sill, which funnels water through the frame and out weep holes. They tend to be either laminated or painted, and both have some drawbacks. Which one were you thinking of?? Anyone have long term experience with either company? In terms of CWS windows, they are very high quality. Stephanie - Homeowner - from 2022, Stephanie, that is disturbing. I would say local companies that carry PGT, Sunrise, Okna, Soft-Lite, Zen, Polaris, Vytec, and Simonton would all be good brands to pursue. Thanks again for all the help, I just had a window replacement guy out at the house to give a quote. I don't actually have much in terms of performance data -- U-value, air infiltration, SHGC, VT, or CR. PGT allows you to change the frame colour, configuration, grid style and glass tint of each pre-set design. 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. 10 of the windows are in block/stucco and 2 are in a wood frame. We have a lot of openings (20- some of which are very large) so we knew this would be an expensive project. View Our Products > Professionals I feel like they were trying to rip me off. (assumes medium sized window and normal installation), I live in Orlando, Florida and have negotiated what seems like the best possible price. Innovation is central to creating windows and doors that are smarter, stronger, and safer for our customers. Our review outlines why you can trust them to complete your job. Do these windows have a good build quality? 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. There is less than $2000 difference in total cost from two contractors, one using CWS and one using Simonton. Is the price reasonable? Dane - Site Editor - from 2017, We are in the process of having hurricane impact windows and doors installed in our home in Southern FL. HU-3978, I just got quotes on windows from Paradise, Window Wall and PGT from Home Depot. Storm Tight quoted us at $8825 for 3 slider windows, 1 small bathroom window and 1 double hung window. Jeld Wen makes good doors and a decent wood clad window, but I'm not a big fan of their vinyl windows. Read about standards for the use of technology resources systems data. Not certain on that cpartist. I got a quote from CWS today on 18 windows for $22,640. Custom Window Systems (CWS) is an established hurricane impact window and door company located in Ocala, Florida. Custom Window Systems is a Florida based vinyl and aluminum window manufacturer that specializes in both impact and non-impact windows. Thank you so very much! Thanks. I would ask the people there which window has a better track record and go with their recommendation. Many of the plastisizers that make it more flexible have been replaced by UV inhibitors that make it more brittle. Once you've reached this, you'll know it because they won't move any lower, then you sign on the dotted line. Years ago we used Gorell 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. I have gotten two quotes. Thank you. The PGT Innovations' family of brands include CGI, PGT Custom Windows & Doors, WinDoor, Western Window Systems, CGI Commercial and Eze . Paradise quoted us out on Soft-Lites at $9100 for 1 slider, 5 double hungs windows, and 1 bathroom window. Thanks in advance for your assistance. HD came back with a revised quote of $8436.95 after I told them I would only do the same 11 windows FHIA quoted me for. As far as double hung or casement that is up to you and whether you want the ease of a casement crank or have no issues sliding the sash on a hung window. 600 Series | 8000 Series Lots of research ongoing. 1. Tim - Site Editor - from 2018, Hello Tim, Ive been on your website and really appreciate the education that it provides. In aluminum, they dont make what I prefer. So I'd do the CWS if I were you and save yourself some money. This acquisition has helped them to become a near-unmatched leader in the impact window and door industry. It seems as most folks I hear speaking about vinyl vs aluminum PGT Winguard windows prefer the aluminum, but I would love to know why and to hear from anyone who has the vinyl to see if they are happy with them. I did notice you dont recommend the CWS entry-level Aria series, but do like both the CWS 8100 series and the PGT 5400. Give me your ideas, thank you. Also, I'm not a big fan of using PVC windows in the south. In general, PGT is a bit more well known than Custom Window Systems, but both CWS and PGT are my top picks for impact windows on the south east coast. When you see a "lifetime" warranty, make sure to find out what the lifetime is. I know that CWS makes a good impact window. The CWS windows were nice but averaged $1250.00 per window. We had a great experience. Tim - Site Editor - from 2016. 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). Poor Customer Service all around, you expect when you spend that kind of. Kind Regards, We did this past summer for 5 hurricane impact windows. Dane - Site Editor - from 2017, Hi Tim. Or Paradise Exteriors? Price: $12,687 for the following: You guys are making me nervous! Comparable to other quality impact windows out there such as the PGT WinGuard, Soft-Lite Armor Impact series, and the Simonton StormBreaker Plus. Wondering which you chose and why? Have narrowed my search down to PGT Winguard Aluminum windows and now trying to decide between single hung and casement windows.Majority of windows are 36x72. Aria Series | 600 Series The key, is pick great windows but the installing company is just as important!! Laurie - Homeowner - from 2018, Laurie, Both CWS and Simonton have relatively strong reputations in the industry. We need 15 windows in all -- a combination of picture, casement and double hung windows. that will offer this service at an affordable rate. Dane - Site Editor - from 2021, -- Estimated CWS Patio Door Price: $1,600 to $2,750 installed -- Tim - Site Editor, -- Estimated CWS Windpact Costs: $700 to $1,000 installed -- Looks like NewSouth is good enough for PGT - PGT acquires NewSouth in $92M cash deal. We spoke to someone at Storm Tight and though we were going to go with them, but we are now having second thoughts. Thank you. My top picks for storm windows and doors (which go from best to good) include the Soft-Lite Barcelona Impact Series, Soft-Lite Armor Impact Series, Sunrise Coastal Series, PGT WinGuard Series, Stanek UltraExtreme Series, CWS Windpact Series, Wincore 8000 series, the Simonton Stormbreaker Series, and the Viwinco OceanView Series. 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. 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 Soft-Lite Barcelona Series Windows and PGT 5470 Series Doors: $28.5k They are doing. Tim - Site Editor - from 2020, Dane, Tim, Good afternoon. I actually think it's the CWS Aria a pretty decent vinyl window. Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. Neil - Homeowner - from 2021, -- Estimated CWS Aria Price: $550 to $700 installed -- their work is being monitored ,and the owner really cares. 31 windows in all. 1 - 50 x 60 Slider SITE MAP, "It [impact products] lowered our insurance costs by more than $3,000 annually. Quote was for 15 slider windows with prairie grid. 8 all those windows are high performance glass package with Solar Zone elite. I know that the Softlite are among the best vinyl windows. One of them evidently has the seal broken. Tim - Site Editor - from 2018, -- Estimated CWS StormStrong Costs: $9,00 to $1,200 installed -- I believe he is correct as far as the perimeter trim on the Stormbreaker. Dane - Site Editor - from 2016, -- Estimated CWS 8100 Costs: $600 to $750 installed -- CWS is coming in at nearly $9,000 less than PGT!!! By the way, we live in PA . 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. Are there any window fabricators that make in bulk colored vinyl product? 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. Fixed windows offer more glass area than fixed casement windows. Tom - Homeowner - from 2018, Tom, that price seems high to me. Dane - Site Editor - from 2016. Lisa - Homeowner - from 2016, Lisa, I don't know much about Storm Tight, I did a bit of checking and they seem ok, I noticed a few people had some negative reviews that centered on slick sales presentations and poor customer service, but that doesn't mean much.
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