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. The house windows are PGT 5500 Series. The Window World of Savannah had excellent reviews from every site that I have checked including BBB. Elaine - Homeowner - from 2021, Im replacing a large slider door in Destin Florida. I really would love to know the difference between the two if there are any differences. 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. Total price quote is $48K. Any advice is greatly appreciated! 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. All of them are definitely available throughout Florida and offer nice quality vinyl windows at a mid range price. Ian - Contractor in Florida - from 2012, We're looking at Custom Window Systems for our hurricane windows, but there isn't much out there on the company. Our review outlines why you can trust them to complete your job. I have spent a lot of time calling around and havent been able to get quotes for Soft-Lite. Will ask about the Simonton comps windows. If your In Central Florida Orlando & Tampa Offices. This acquisition has helped them to become a near-unmatched leader in the impact window and door industry. Thanks for your help and I hope you have a great night!!!! http://pgtwindows.com/products/sh5400/ Get the two bids and see how they compare; sometimes you will get wildly different bids from local companies depending on how busy or not busy their work schedule. Tim - Site Editor - from 2016, House windows Jeld Wen makes good doors and a decent wood clad window, but I'm not a big fan of their vinyl windows. Once you have the bids collected, send them over and I'll throw in my two cents. CWS Windows prices are in the mid range of other vinyl and aluminum windows. Custom Window Systems - High Performance Windows and Doors WINDOWS AND DOORS TO BRIGHTEN YOUR EVERY DAY WHY CWS IS THE CLEAR CHOICE We proudly innovate and introduce products that meet, or exceed, the most stringent coastal requirements. Pamela - Homeowner - from 2017, Hi, in terms of impact windows, PGT and CWS both offer a nice selection and array. Beyond that, as I understand it, aluminum can last longer, but unless well maintained is more prone to degradation by salt water. All windows will be single hung. Dane - Site Editor - from 2016, -- Estimated CWS 8100 Costs: $600 to $750 installed -- $10,175.00 PGT 5400 EnergyVue CWS Estimate: $47.4K (using CWS patio sliders) Brands that were previously the "standard" are just like everyone else (used to be) and turning out stuff with QA/QC issues. The Window Experts Address:101 NE 3 Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL. PJ - Homeowner - from 2019, PJ, in Florida I usually recommend PGT, CWS, Simonton and Ply Gem. It has not been a good experience .product seems ok but the installation has been a diaster!! While the one from Weather Tite for PGT is 1$2,800. Tim - Site Editor - from 2020, Hello Dane/Tim, I have a 2800 sq ft under a/c home. 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 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. 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. They make a wood window with any aluminum cladding. I've spent a lot of time doing research and calling the various companies to get quotes. "How about ECO window systems in Florida; how do they compare with PGT". 1. Unfortunately Fla. and impact product in general is not well represented by window pros here on the forum. One of them evidently has the seal broken. Kind of a bulky frame. Since Hurricane Andrew in 1992, PGT Custom Windows + Doors has remained dedicated to researching and developing impact-resistant windows and doors to keep people and buildings safe from the next big storm. Tom - Homeowner - from 2018, Tom, that price seems high to me. Do you feel these windows are a good quality product and is the price estimate fair? Is this a quality window, or is it a low-grade category window? Also Marvin does not make an aluminum framed window. I will say that since the pandemic, the manufacturing attention to detail has suffered across the board. In business since 1986, CWS has an impressive lineup of hurricane protection products. Let me know your thoughts. Forgive me for the question, but what does that have to do with PGT in this case? Your prompt response will be helpful because I only have 3 days to break the contract. "Need personal recommendations for a business that sells & installs PGT hurricane impact home windows.". I believe that Ive negotiated the best possible price and wanted your opinion. Has anyone used Weather Tite Windows out of Tampa, FL? PGT windows and doors carry a limited lifetime warrantyshould be very similar to CWS. Single and Double-Hung impact windows are some of the most popular choices on the market. CWS is coming in at nearly $9,000 less than PGT!!! All the windows with exception of one small bath window are considered oversized. Thank you in advance and I appreciate your advice and assistance. Custom Window Systems (CWS) is an established hurricane impact window and door company located in Ocala, Florida. "Will the vinyl ones hold up as well as the aluminum ina tropical storm or hurricane?". 1 - 25 x 62 Thank you. Custom Windows Systems has manufactured windows and doors since 1986. Home Depot subcontracts instllersinstallers so there is a double layer of mark ups. I feel like that would be worth the price difference. 1 - 50 x 60 Slider Call Doug Ramsey at Sequel. This is also for the replacement of one cast windowsill inside and out. The dimensions of the ones I need are; It will cost me approx $800 more to go with the PGT windows. Also, see if you can find someone local who sells the Simonton Stormbreaker Plus Series. Post Trying to work within a tight budget. Custom Window Systems, Inc. 4. Quote was for $14000 and this was for full installation of windows and any additional material needed to complete the job. Are my windows too large fir casement gear mechanisms etc? I don't actually have much in terms of performance data -- U-value, air infiltration, SHGC, VT, or CR. Window Pricing: PGT Windows prices vary according to style of window and the size of window selected. 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 The following are eight Florida ENERGY STAR window manufacturers. Across street from ocean. What style shutter with my Tudor Revival? (assumes medium sized window and normal installation), I am replacing my windows in St Petersburg, FL (central, coastal Florida). We spoke to someone at Storm Tight and though we were going to go with them, but we are now having second thoughts. Dane - Site Editor - from 2021, -- Estimated CWS Patio Door Price: $1,600 to $2,750 installed -- I know that supply chain issues have screwed up all sorts of industry's quality, but that doesn't explain or help your situation. Shar - Homeowner - from 2020, Shar, do I search for "CWS windows in your city and state" and see if any local dealers come up. 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. Also their sealed units frequently fail. I would definitely consider this this options for my home (if I required impact windows or doors) The contractor was here today to give us a quote, and told me the windows he would use are Custom Window Systems 8200 series. Staying the vinyl family of products, Simonton Stormbreaker and the PGT impact product are two of the more favorably reviewed products. 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. They will be removing all the old windows and installing all the new ones clean up delivery building permit, all included. WinGuard Vinyl, CA 5540, PW 5520, and SGD 5570, EnergyVue, CA 5440, PW 5420, and SGD 5470, 2023 PGT Innovations, All Rights Reserved. . Dane - Site Editor - from 2019, Hi Tim! Quote was for 15 slider windows with prairie grid. If you are doing full framed replacement windows you certainly can use an aluminum framed window same as vinyl or wood. Weather Shield: Premium Coastal Windows & Doors. Damien - Homeowner - from 2016, Damien, 11 quotes, wow, I am impressed you had the fortitude to sit through all of that. Any other better options out there using the Ygreene program? Simonton Stormbreaker Plus Please note, our website is not affiliated with this window manufacturer. We are in Tampa and looking at replacing our windows with impact hurricane windows. 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 is the nation's leading manufacturer and supplier of residential impact-resistant windows and doors. I'd get a couple more bids to compare it to -- an impact window from PGT, Sunrise, Soft-Lite and Simonton if you can. They feel really cheap. Tim - Site Editor - from 2018, -- Estimated CWS 600 Costs: $650 to $800 installed -- Does it matter how good of a deal you received if you have thousands of dollars in water damage? Custom Window Systems. I am looking at quotes for PGT and CWS. Dane - Site Editor - from 2016, We have 2 quotes for 14 windows. CWS quote: $9400 (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. 1 size H37.5 x W 35.5 Joe - Homeowner - from 2016, Joe, the PGT Winguard vinyl window is quite a good window, however its tough to say whether the quote is fair or not. Hurricane windows and doors protect against flying debris. The CWS 8000 series is a good impact window. Please let me know your thoughts. CWS Aria 610 Series Windows and 8800 Series Doors: $24k CWS Windpact Series Wiltrack Construction And Development Group LLC. So far we have had to replace 10 sashes/panes due to failure and now one of the replacements has failed. View Our Products > Professionals I'd start with a local home improvement store, call them up and ask if they make custom sized screens. $8400 for 11 impact windows is a fair price IMO. Assuming the installation quality is equal, I'd go with the less expensive option. Ron - Homeowner - from 2020, Hi Ron, my top picks for storm windows and doors include the Sunrise Coastal series, Soft-Lite Barcelona Impact Series, Soft-Lite Armor Impact Series, PGT WinGuard series, Stanek UltraExtreme series, CWS Windpact series, and the Simonton Stormbreaker series. I believe he is correct as far as the perimeter trim on the Stormbreaker. 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. Here is an article that talks about how to do it. Eastern Architectural Systems 2. You guys are making me nervous! The window has a design pressures of 60, which is excellent. I read on the website that Jeld Wen windows are not the best vinyl windows. I wish I had some sort of remedy, but I really don't. They have not yet tried installing different wheels but have mentioned that. I would appreciate any feedback anyone can provide. All four of the companies I mentioned make a good premium vinyl window. LoE 452, LoE 340, LoE 366 when you have a view, Back of Home Remodel: Patio and Window Design. I'd probably give the nod to CWS in terms of their impact windows, but I'd give the nod to Simonton in terms of overall reputation and strength as a company. Have looked at PGT and CWS but don't seem to come across much info on Pella or Viwinco? About Us Previous Next Consumers Protect your investment, increase curb appeal, and maximize your energy savings. I think PGT has a bit better brand recognition, but I wouldn't say their windows are any better. CWS 8100 series white vinyl windows with insulated impact glass, Low-e 366 coatings, argon gas, 5/8" flange frames, 5/8" flat white colonial grids between the glass. 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. I just had a window replacement guy out at the house to give a quote. Tim - Site Editor - from 2020, I live in the Tampa Bay area and I'm having my vinyl windows replaced. Use that first bid as leverage to see how low that PGT dealer/company is willing to go for your business. 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.) If it were me, I would turn to the quality of the installers as the deciding factor. PGT Windows have a great reputation in the window installation/manufacturer business. I'm assuming you are in Florida based on Storm Tight's location. Itd products are designed for both new construction and existing homes. We did a window job together several years ago. How does the CWS compare, and is the softlite worth the extra 20% all other things being equal? Assuming you are comfortable with the company doing the work, I think you have found a good option. It's the company's entry level vinyl window and not the model I would go with from CWS. And, we don't want to continue replacing window after window for who knows how long. Builders grade at best products. Do you have a suggestion where I could get one? 2 Simonton 6100 Eyebrow W/Legs Your advice and help is appreciated. They tend to be either laminated or painted, and both have some drawbacks. Kennedy Skylights 6. I know you had mentioned avoiding the entry-level lines of companies, so I just want to be sure. I hadn't heard that MWM. Established in 1980 and headquartered in Nokomis, Florida, PGT Custom Windows + Doors is a manufacturer and distributor of building materials. We do not need to get impact windows. MI Windows and Doors: StormArmor Impact-Resistant Package. Does the warranty cover just the cost of the window so that the labor of replacement is put on the homeowner? Leaning towards using them to install PGT doors and windows, has anyone use home depot for windows installation. The purchase price of $108 million is comprised of $100 million cash and $8 million of PGT Innovations common stock for a 75% ownership stake in Eco. Renton - Homeowner - from 2012, CWS does make good hurricane windows and they are not too crazy in terms of cost (or they shouldn't be). We are in the midst of looking at different brands of sliding vinyl windows to replace the old windows. We fell in love with the product claims, the low heat transfer and easy operation. Tim - Site Editor - from 2018, -- Estimated CWS StormStrong Costs: $9,00 to $1,200 installed -- If there is a significant difference in the reputation and track record of the company doing the work then this would add a wrinkle to the equation. I'm assuming one will. 13 3 Simonton 6100 Picture Window (Coastal) I am planning on going with non-impact windows, and after getting 11 quotes (don't believe anybody who tells you to get only 2 or 3: this does NOT apply to Florida. 33301 Contact Number 954-256-1055 Would love any recommendations. Make sure to ask how that affects the cost to make sure you know what youre looking at from the get go. -- Estimated CWS 600 Costs: $550 to $700 installed -- Send our site editor Dane your questions, and get personalized answers that can save you thousands of dollars on your project! DO NOT go with CSW. Since you are in Pennsylvania, I would suggest looking at Okna, Sunrise, Zen, Soft-Lite and perhaps Polaris. Thanks. Dane - Site Editor - from 2016, -- Estimated CWS 8200 Costs: $800 to $1,050 installed -- Jeld-Wen ImpactGard Protection for Windows. PGT Innovations expects to finance the transaction with cash on hand and existing or additional financing arrangements. Deborah - Homeowner - from 2019, Deborah, the CWS Aria seems to be a decent product for an entry level window. What are the best hurricane rated impact windows we can buy? Since this room is going to be 90 percent window, I really want to make sure we have at least a mid-grade window. The Lani windows are made by Custom Window Systems. I would prefer you go with the Windpact series from CWS. I trust the contractor doing the installation. Okna, Sunrise, Soft-Lite and Wallside. In terms of CWS windows, they are very high quality. From what I have heard and been told they are the two major players in the impact rated residential window market in Florida. Thanks. Marie - Homeowner - from 2016, Marie, the 8200 is quite a nice impact window, assuming you like how the window looks. See All Windows Doors Even if the glass is damaged, an impact window will remain secured in the frame. Betty - Homeowner - from 2016, Softlite are among the best vinyl windows. 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. The PGT windows are 5500 vinyl single hung. 8 all those windows are high performance glass package with Solar Zone elite. Btw, I had a quote from Gorell 5400 hurricane windows that was more than double this! Grids are 8/8 contoured grids. 2 - 50 x 60 Picture I am having a hard time finding any solid review on CWS non-impact windows. Just stay away from their entry level windows. If you have any updated information Id be grateful for any input you might have. These would all be considered high quality impact window options. We live in South Florida so both hurricane protection and energy efficiency are important to us.