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CWS Door Installation: The West Palm Beach Owner’s Guide

CWS door installation in West Palm Beach typically runs $1,800-$4,200 for a standard replacement, depending on the series, impact rating, and whether the frame needs reworking. We stock CWS-compatible hardware and frame components for same-day starts on most jobs, and we carry the full CWS catalog across impact-rated and energy-efficient lines. Most West Palm Beach homeowners discover their CWS door is failing when the sweep drags, the multipoint lock won’t throw, or they notice daylight between the frame and the sash after a storm season - signs that the installation, not just the door, needs attention.

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Which CWS Models This Applies To

CWS builds three main residential door series we see in West Palm Beach: the Aria impact-rated line, the Classic non-impact line, and the Estate entry door system. Each uses different frame depths, hinge placements, and multipoint lock configurations. The Aria series, common in homes built after 2017 from El Cid to Southland Park, carries a 2¾-inch frame depth and a specific strike-plate spacing that aftermarket hardware often misses by ⅛ inch.

To identify your CWS model, check the hinge-side jamb for the embossed CWS logo and a stamped date code. The first two digits are the year, the letter is the series (A for Aria, C for Classic, E for Estate). We order by that code. For locksets and hinges, we specify OEM CWS components; for sweeps, weatherstrip, and adjustable sills, we use quality equivalents that match the original compression specs. The wrong sweep on an Aria door, for instance, will over-compress and tear within two South Florida summers.

Sightline Windows & Doors West Palm Beach is an independent service provider, not affiliated with CWS. We also stock and install parts for PGT, CGI, and ES Windows door systems.

Signs Your CWS Door Installation Is Failing

• The door sticks or binds seasonally. This usually means the frame has shifted in the rough opening, or the original shimming was done with non-composite material that swelled. In West Palm Beach, we see this most in homes near the Intracoastal where salt air accelerates fastener corrosion.
• Daylight visible at the header or strike side. The compression seal has flattened or the door has dropped on its hinges. On CWS Estate doors, the adjustable hinge pin wears first; on Aria impact doors, the frame itself may have settled.
• Multipoint lock won’t engage or feels gritty. The lock mechanism is out of alignment with the keepers, or the mechanism internals have corroded. We disassemble these on-site to check - replacement is often cheaper than repeated lubrication calls.
• Water staining at the sill or baseboard. The sill pan is compromised, or the door sweep has lost contact pressure. CWS sills are adjustable, but the adjustment screw strips if forced; we replace the whole sill assembly when that happens.
• Exterior noise increase or temperature stratification near the door. The weatherstrip has hardened or the glazing bead has loosened. On CWS doors with glass inserts, the insulated glass unit seal may have failed - we check for fogging between panes.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

What drives the range: the series (impact-rated requires more labor and material), the frame condition, and whether the interior trim needs reinstallation. Our quote includes the measured survey you keep, the written scope with line-item pricing, the installation, and the documented photo record. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every CWS door installation we complete in West Palm Beach - if the sweep compresses unevenly or the lock drifts, we return and correct it.

DIY or Call Us?

There is nothing wrong with checking the obvious. Confirm the hinge screws are tight, verify the sill adjustment screw turns freely, and look for debris in the strike plate. These take ten minutes and a screwdriver.

Where DIY goes wrong: CWS multipoint locks require precise keeper alignment across three points; misalignment stresses the mechanism and voids the hardware warranty. Impact-rated doors are heavy - an Aria panel can weigh 180 pounds - and improper support during hinge work risks frame twist. We have corrected three West Palm Beach jobs this year where a homeowner’s well-intentioned adjustment turned a $280 sweep replacement into a $1,400 frame rework. If the number isn’t on the page, it isn’t in the price - call (561) 354-3861 and we will measure, write the scope, and show you exactly what the installation requires.

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