custom window systems vs pgt
Single and Double-Hung impact windows are some of the most popular choices on the market. I actually think it's the CWS Aria a pretty decent vinyl window. Jo - Homeowner - from 2018, Jo, I would look at CWS's Windpact Plus series and the PGT EnergyVue series. AmCraft came in around $16,500. I would absoutely get a bid from PGT on their WinGuard window. Dana - Homeowner - from 2016, Dana, these two impact windows are pretty close in quality, as are CWS and PGT in terms of quality and construction. Hurricane windows and doors protect against flying debris. Anyone have any experience using Pella's Impact Windows or Viwinco Impact Windows? That is as important as picking the best windows. He and I go back nearly 50 years. My biggest concern is getting a good product at a fair price. It's so hard to trust what's truth from fiction with this industry. Window World 4000 Series: $20k I've personally installed hundreds of them (thousands? Originally the builder told us we had to use Custom Window Systems but now we have a choice of either CWS or PGT. Staying the vinyl family of products, Simonton Stormbreaker and the PGT impact product are two of the more favorably reviewed products. Im leaning toward Home Depot but need to decide between aluminum or vinyl. We purchased PGT Winguard Vinyl, Grey Tint, 1816 Charcoal screens, TC4: Marine Turtle Protection, Argon Gas, Low E: Energy Shield Max, Raised OGEE grid on the interior and exterior. Thank you. Eastern Architectural Systems 2. Once you've reached this, you'll know it because they won't move any lower, then you sign on the dotted line. Certainly some of these will be available and sold through local companies. I'd get a bid on the following: What are the best hurricane rated impact windows we can buy? One of the contractor suggested Jeld Wen brand windows. There is less than $2000 difference in total cost from two contractors, one using CWS and one using Simonton. This company also claims PGT windows have various issues. I am having a hard time finding any solid review on CWS non-impact windows. Dane - Site Editor - from 2017, We are in the process of having hurricane impact windows and doors installed in our home in Southern FL. I am not sure if I should trust this claim. Impact windows protect people, furnishings, and floors from harmful UV rays. Are the CWS impact windows as well? Tim - Site Editor - from 2018, Thank you Tim! SITE MAP, "It [impact products] lowered our insurance costs by more than $3,000 annually. I get that the 5500 series is a coastal impact window. 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. Have a great day and thanks again. This also gives you a great way to work the prices on both down by playing them off against one another. All four of the companies I mentioned make a good premium vinyl window. Vinyl Impact Windows are impervious to salt and the salt-air corrosive enviroment of Florida. Generally though, you can expect to pay between $375 and $770 on average for most PGT Series of Windows.