New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
CWS Window Installation: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide
We install and replace CWS window units throughout Fort Lauderdale, with most full-frame installations running between $900 and $2,400 per window depending on size and impact-rating. If your CWS window has a failed seal, a rotted frame corner, or a crank mechanism that binds, we can typically source the correct part or full unit within three to five business days and schedule the installation the week it arrives. Most homeowners discover the failure the same way: a window that fogs between the panes after a hard rain, or a casement that no longer closes flush against a Fort Lauderdale summer downpour.
We’re an independent service provider, not affiliated with CWS, and we carry the installation experience and part access to match most CWS residential models.
Which CWS Models This Applies To
CWS residential product lines break into three broad buckets we see across Fort Lauderdale homes: single-hung, casement, and horizontal roller windows. The single-hung and casement lines are the ones that show up in coastal single-family homes, particularly in neighborhoods like Coral Ridge, Victoria Park, and Imperial Point. The horizontal rollers are more common in mid-rise condos along Galt Ocean Mile and near Las Olas Boulevard.
The compatibility gotcha with CWS units is the frame depth. Older CWS single-hung windows use a 2-5/8-inch frame; newer builds we see from 2015 forward use 3-1/4-inch frames. They are not interchangeable without modifying the rough opening, and a homeowner who orders a replacement sash or balance based on a measuring tape alone will frequently get the depth wrong. We always pull the window or read the label etched in the glass corner before we order, because that label tells us the exact series, glass makeup, and build date in about five seconds.
On the OEM-versus-aftermarket decision: for glass packs and full sash units, OEM CWS parts are worth the wait and the price, because the glass coatings and spacer systems match the rest of the home. For mechanical hardware like balances, rollers, and operators, there are quality aftermarket equivalents we will use after a straightforward conversation with you about longevity and warranty. We stock common CWS roller assemblies and balancers on our trucks, so a simple mechanical fix can often happen the first visit.
Signs Your CWS Window Installation Is Failing
- Fogging or condensation between the glass panes. The desiccant between the panes is spent and the inert gas has leaked out; once we see moisture inside, the thermal seal has failed. In Fort Lauderdale humidity, a failed seal also invites mildew into the track.
- The sash groans, binds, or drags against the frame. CWS aluminum frames expand and contract with South Florida heat; over five to eight years, the nylon rollers in horizontal windows and the block-and-tackle balances in hung windows grind down and the window starts fighting you.
- Visible daylight or a draft at a corner where the sash should meet the frame. This is usually weatherstripping collapse or a frame that has racked slightly out of square. Even an eighth-inch gap is enough to spike a bedroom’s cooling load in August.
- The crank or operator spins without moving the sash. The gear teeth inside the operator strip, which is a classic failure on casement windows. The operator is replaceable; the sash usually is not.
- Soft wood or black staining around the frame’s exterior corners. Water has been getting behind the exterior sealant and sitting against the frame. With CWS aluminum frames in Fort Lauderdale’s wet season, the frame itself may be fine but the surrounding rough opening is not.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
For CWS window installation in Fort Lauderdale, here’s the honest spread we quote most weeks: a single sash replacement with new glass runs $450 to $800 installed. A full frame replacement, meaning the old window comes out entirely, starts around $900 for a small fixed or hung window and climbs to $2,400 for a large impact-rated casement or a horizontal roller in a wide condo opening. The spread comes from glass options (clear, low-E, impact-rated), frame condition, and whether we need to repair water-damaged framing before the new unit goes in.
| Work | Typical Installed Price |
|---|---|
| Roller or balance replacement (single window) | $120 – $260 |
| Glass pack / sash replacement | $450 – $800 |
| Full frame window replacement | $900 – $2,400 |
| Impact-rated CWS full frame | $1,600 – $2,900 |
Every project gets a written price before we touch the window. That number includes the part, labor, updated sealant, haul-away of the old unit, and our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If the installation fails inside a year, we come back and make it right, including the parts. No change orders show up on the invoice after the fact; that is the entire point of how we price.
DIY or Call Us?
Here is the honest split. If the issue is a torn screen, a loose handle set screw, or obvious debris in the track, a careful owner can handle that in ten minutes with a screwdriver and a vacuum. If the issue involves a spring balance under tension, removing a sash with broken rollers jammed in the track, or any glass replacement, we strongly recommend a professional. Window balances store enough tension to injure a hand or an eye when released incorrectly, and a mishandled impact-rated glass pack in Fort Lauderdale means a shattered pane and a safety hazard on the ground below. We would rather talk you through a free phone diagnosis and tell you it is a two-minute fix than have you risk an injury to save a service call. Call (754) 354-1396 and we’ll tell you straight which side of the line you’re on.
FAQs
CWS mechanical hardware, meaning rollers, balancers, and operators, typically lasts 7 to 12 years in Fort Lauderdale’s salt air and humidity before something wears out. The glass itself can hold for 20-plus years if the thermal seal was manufactured correctly; we see plenty of CWS units from the late 1990s in Coral Ridge still holding clear glass with original sashes. Call (754) 354-1396 if you want an honest lifespan read on a specific window line; it is a free conversation.
Yes, when the failure is mechanical (rollers, balances, operators, weatherstripping), the repair is straightforward and we do those jobs every week. When the thermal seal has failed and the glass is fogged, the only correct repair is a new glass pack, which for most CWS units means replacing the entire sash. Call (754) 354-1396 and we can tell you which situation you have, often from photos alone.
A single sash or glass pack swap takes 45 minutes to an hour once the part is in hand. A full frame replacement, including removing the old window, repairing any water-damaged framing, and sealing the new unit, runs two to three hours per window. We never promise same-day on a planned window job; we promise a written schedule and a live arrival time you can track.
We stock common CWS rollers, balancers, cranks, and weatherstripping in our Fort Lauderdale trucks and warehouse, because those are the parts that fail most often. Full sashes and impact-rated glass packs are model-specific and ordered per job, typically arriving in three to five business days. The free estimate we give you includes the source of every part on the work order, so there is no mystery about what you are paying for.
Talk to a Human Who Knows CWS
We are Juniper Windows & Doors, the window and door arm of the Relay Home Co. family, founded in 2001 and working across Fort Lauderdale ever since. We carry parts and install for CWS, PGT, CGI, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux, which means we are never pushing one brand as the answer to a question it does not fit. We also carry the same expectation our own families have: a written price before the work starts, a live person on the phone 24/7, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise behind every installed window.
Sean Mackey and the crew have pulled enough failed CWS balances out of Fort Lauderdale bedroom windows to tell you exactly what you’re looking at and what it will cost before you spend a dollar. If I wouldn’t put it on my own house, I’m not recommending it for yours. Call (754) 354-1396 for a free estimate, and you’ll get a price, a timetable, and a straight answer.
Written by Sean Mackey, Owner, Juniper Windows & Doors – Fort Lauderdale at Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.