New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Sightline Windows & Doors Fort Lauderdale pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 Custom & Geometric Windows in Fort Lauderdale: What to Know First
We provide independent CWS custom and geometric window service in Fort Lauderdale, with most measured surveys scheduled within 48 hours and written quotes delivered before any work begins. Custom CWS units - arched tops, trapezoids, oversized fixed picture windows - typically run 4-6 weeks from signed quote to delivery, with installation following within 10 business days of receipt. We do not guess at pricing; Haven Clause 1 requires the measured survey and the written quote to be the same document.
This page is for Fort Lauderdale homeowners who already own CWS products and need custom or geometric window replacement, repair, or new installation - particularly in Coral Ridge, Victoria Park, Rio Vista, and the Las Olas Isles, where we have handled CWS work since 2016. If your arched transom is fogging between the panes or your oversized impact-rated geometric is leaking at the mullion, we measure, quote in writing, and fix it under the Haven Standard. Call (754) 666-7478 to schedule your free measured survey.
How CWS Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- CWS 5500 Series fixed geometric windows: The thermal break in the aluminum frame separates at the radius points of arched units, especially on south- and west-facing elevations in Fort Lauderdale’s UV load. We see this most in Coral Ridge homes built 2015-2019. We replace with OEM thermal-break extrusions or specify CWS’s upgraded 6500 Series if the opening allows, and we document the frame temperature differential with infrared before and after.
- CWS impact-rated custom shapes with laminated glass: Delamination at the glass edge, visible as a milky perimeter creep, accelerates within three miles of the Intracoastal Waterway due to salt-air intrusion at the glazing bite. We re-glaze with proper setting blocks and edge clearance per CWS spec, or source replacement IGUs from CWS’s Miami distribution center with marine-grade silicone seal.
- CWS oversized fixed picture windows above 60″ x 96″: Sill pan deflection under the dead load causes weep-channel blockage and interior water staining. Our fix is a structural sill reinforcement with composite shims and a re-pitched pan, not caulk over caulk. We photograph the deflection with a straightedge during survey.
- CWS radius-top and eyebrow windows: The factory-applied spacer at the curved edge fails thermally before the straight-leg sections, creating a predictable condensation pattern at the 12 o’clock position. We specify warm-edge spacer upgrades on replacement IGUs and verify the sightline dimension at three points along the curve - CWS allows +1/8″, -0″ on radius work, and we hold to the tight side.
- CWS multi-lite geometric assemblies with site-built mullions: The field-applied mullion caps on custom ganged units leak at the intersection because Fort Lauderdale’s driving rain exceeds the test pressure at the cap joint. We remove, re-flash with backer rod and SikaFlex-221, and pressure-test with a calibrated spray rack before sign-off.
Before
AfterOur CWS Custom & Geometric Windows Process
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Call and schedule. A live person answers at (754) 666-7478 24/7. We book a measured survey, not a sales call.
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Measured survey. Our technician arrives uniformed with license number visible, measures the rough opening and the existing unit at three points each, records frame squareness with a digital level, and notes sightline obstructions. You keep the survey document.
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Written quote. We specify CWS OEM parts or quality aftermarket equivalents where appropriate, with the Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance number for any impact-rated replacement. The quote matches the survey; Haven Clause 1 permits no deviation.
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Fabrication and delivery. Custom CWS units ship from their Miami facility. We coordinate delivery to our Fort Lauderdale warehouse and inspect for transit damage before scheduling install.
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Installation and testing. We install per CWS installation guidelines, shim at quarter-points, seal with specified backer rod and sealant, and operate-test every moving part. Fixed units get a water-spray verification at the mullions.
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Documentation and closeout. You receive the photo record, the completed scope document, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Measure it right the first time or measure it twice on someone else’s dime.
What CWS Custom & Geometric Windows Costs in Fort Lauderdale
| Scenario | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| CWS standard rectangular impact window replacement (up to 40″ x 60″) | $890 - $1,340 |
| CWS arched or radius-top custom geometric, impact-rated | $1,650 - $2,800 |
| CWS oversized fixed picture window (60″+ dimension), non-impact | $2,100 - $3,400 |
| CWS multi-lite ganged assembly, field-mulled, impact-rated | $3,200 - $5,600 |
| IGU replacement only, custom shape with warm-edge spacer upgrade | $680 - $1,120 |
| Sill pan reinforcement and re-flash on existing oversized unit | $740 - $1,180 |
What moves the price: impact rating versus non-impact, glass thickness (CWS offers 5/16″ and 7/16″ laminated options), custom shape complexity (true radius versus segmented arch), and whether the existing frame is salvageable. We do not estimate over the phone; the measured survey determines the written quote, and the written quote is the final price. Call (754) 666-7478 to schedule your free measured survey.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call Sightline Windows & Doors Fort Lauderdale for CWS Work
We are independently owned and operated under the Haven Standard, not a franchise, and we have installed or serviced CWS products in Fort Lauderdale since 2016 - including a run of impact-rated geometric replacements along the Intracoastal Waterway corridor near Las Olas where Sonia Raman personally tracked every salt-air failure pattern she could find.
Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by license number before arrival - Haven Clause 3. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is stamped on every job, not offered as a courtesy. We carry eight manufacturer lines - PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux - so if your CWS unit is discontinued or the lead time exceeds your needs, we can specify an equivalent performance match from another line with the same written pricing discipline.
Every job leaves a documented photo record. Every quote is written before work starts. Every call is answered by a live person. That is the Haven Standard, and it has governed every one of our 18,000+ openings since 2012.
FAQs
No. As an independent CWS service provider, we use OEM-specified parts and installation methods that preserve any remaining factory warranty on the frame and IGU. CWS’s warranty covers manufacturing defects, not installation; our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers our workmanship separately. If your unit is still under CWS’s 10-year glass warranty, we document the serial number and coordinate the claim. Call (754) 666-7478 and we will review your warranty status at no charge.
Yes, in most cases. CWS maintains extrusion dies for popular Fort Lauderdale profiles dating to 2008, and we stock common replacement hardware at our Fort Lauderdale warehouse. For discontinued series, we can often source compatible IGUs from our secondary suppliers or specify a performance-matched unit from PGT, CGI, or ES Windows with equivalent Miami-Dade NOA ratings. The measured survey determines which path makes sense; we do not commit to a solution before we measure.
Replace the IGU if the frame is sound and the seal failure is isolated to the glass - typically 40-50% of the cost of full replacement. Replace the entire unit if the thermal break has failed, the frame shows salt-air corrosion at the weep slots, or the sightline dimension has shifted due to structural settling. We make this recommendation during the measured survey and put both options in writing if both are viable. Call (754) 666-7478 for the survey.
Standard custom shapes from CWS’s Miami facility run 4-6 weeks for fabrication, with installation within 10 business days of delivery. Complex multi-lite assemblies or oversized units may extend to 8 weeks. We do not quote turnaround we cannot verify with CWS’s production schedule; Haven Clause 2 means we arrive on schedule or we tell you before you sign. Emergency board-up is available if the opening is compromised.
Yes. Impact-rated window replacement in Fort Lauderdale requires a building permit and final inspection under the Florida Building Code 7th Edition. We pull the permit, schedule inspections, and provide the Notice of Acceptance documentation for the specific CWS product installed. The permit cost is itemized in your written quote, not hidden. Call (754) 666-7478 to schedule your free measured survey.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner, Sightline Windows & Doors Fort Lauderdale at Sightline Windows & Doors Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Sightline Windows & Doors 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.
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