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We provide independent CWS window and door service across Lantana. We repair and replace CWS 8000 Series sliders, 6000 Series double-hungs, 9000 Series jalousies, and 5000 Series storm doors. The one thing that makes our CWS work here different is that we know the salt air off the Intracoastal eats aluminum frames block after block inland, not just on canal-front lots. If your CWS windows are showing white oxidation or your jalousie clips have seized, call (813) 320-9346 for a straight answer and a free estimate. We are not affiliated with or authorized by CWS. We are an independent service company that knows the product line cold.
Why Lantana Residents Choose Us for CWS Service
Most window companies in Palm Beach County want to sell you a full replacement before they have even looked at the existing frame. We do not work that way. Dale Kessler founded TruePane Windows & Doors on a rule that has not changed since day one: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. That means we measure every CWS opening twice, quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper, and register both warranty layers before the truck leaves your driveway.
Our crews work on CWS windows and doors across Lantana’s salt-air corridor every week, which has taught us the exact failure points: aluminum frame oxidation, failed wool-pile weatherstripping, seized door hardware. We carry corrosion-resistant replacement parts on the truck, so most CWS repairs in Lantana are done in a single visit. And when a frame is too far gone to save, we will tell you that plainly and show you the replacement math for our Window Installation in Lantana. We have been serving local communities since 2008. We plan to be here for decades more, which is why we answer the phone with a live person, 24 hours a day.
Common CWS Windows & Doors Problems We Solve in Lantana
- White chalky oxidation on CWS aluminum frames. The constant salt air off the Intracoastal Waterway causes CWS 8000 Series frames to oxidize along the exterior and at the weep holes, even on homes several blocks west of the water. We clean and treat salvageable frames. If the oxidation has compromised the frame’s structural integrity, we say so.
- Flattened wool-pile weatherstripping in CWS sliders. The original wool pile in 8000 Series sliding windows and doors flattens and disintegrates within 5 to 10 years in Lantana’s humid salt air. That creates air leaks that fail wind mitigation inspections. We replace it with marine-grade weatherstripping that lasts far longer.
- Seized glass clips and torque hinges on CWS jalousies. Lantana still has a large number of 1960s bungalows with original 9000 Series jalousie windows. The individual glass clips and torque hinges corrode and seize, leaving the windows impossible to operate or secure for storms. We replace the hardware with stainless steel components or explain when impact-rated replacement is required by code.
- Rusted threshold pans and bottom sweeps on CWS doors. CWS door hardware, especially threshold pans and bottom sweeps, rusts and loses adjustment throughout Lantana’s older east-side neighborhoods. That leads to water intrusion at entry doors. We replace the hardware and reset the door so it seals properly.
- Single-pane aluminum and jalousie windows flagged during permit pulls. Palm Beach County code requires bringing non-conforming openings up to current impact standards whenever a permit triggers a full inspection. A homeowner pulling a permit for a kitchen or bathroom remodel in Lantana is often caught off guard by a mandatory window replacement they had not budgeted for. We handle that sequence from rough opening to final inspection.
CWS Service in Lantana: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Lantana is the only Palm Beach County municipality with both a municipally-owned marina on the Intracoastal and a high concentration of pre-1980 CBS homes with jalousie windows. That combination creates a dual pressure no neighboring town shares. A CWS replacement here often must satisfy the stricter coastal overlay codes while preserving the original narrow masonry openings in the concrete block. You cannot just swap in an off-the-shelf impact unit. The opening typically has to be rebuilt, and the new unit is often custom-width. That is not true in Lake Worth or Hypoluxo to the same degree. Our crews know the Lantana building department’s expectations because we have passed inspections here for years, including wind mitigation checks on South Lake Drive, East Ocean Avenue, and the older blocks around the marina. When a CWS jalousie gets flagged on a 1963 ranch during a bathroom remodel permit pull, we know the sequence: rebuild the rough opening, install a custom-width impact unit, pass the wind mitigation inspection. We have done it in the same week.
CWS Models & Products We Service in Lantana
We service the CWS lines most common in Lantana’s housing stock. That includes the 8000 Series aluminum sliding windows, the 6000 Series double-hung windows, the 9000 Series jalousie windows, and the 5000 Series storm doors. We use genuine CWS parts when they are still available and practical, but many original CWS lines are discontinued. When that is the case, we substitute better-performing corrosion-resistant replacements: stainless steel hinges, marine-grade weatherstripping, and powder-coated aluminum track components. We keep those parts stocked locally for fast Lantana turnaround rather than waiting on a regional warehouse. And we are honest about the repair-versus-replace call. A severely oxidized CWS frame or a jalousie that cannot be re-glazed to impact standards is not worth patching. We recommend full-frame replacement and quote it clearly. For more on the broader CWS work we do across the region, see our CWS sales & service page.
CWS Service Pricing in Lantana
CWS service calls in Lantana typically run $85 to $150 for diagnosis. Common hardware repairs, like replacing seized jalousie clips or a failed threshold pan, generally fall between $180 and $340 depending on the number of components and corrosion damage. Full-frame impact replacement for a CWS opening starts around $900 per unit and climbs based on size, custom width, and whether the rough opening needs to be rebuilt. The salt air here is the main cost driver: the more corrosion we find, the more hardware and prep work the job requires. Our estimates are free, written, and line-itemed. No surprises on the bill. Call (813) 320-9346 for an exact quote. Dale Kessler will make sure the numbers are put in writing before any work begins.
Serving Lantana, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lantana area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - CWS Windows & Doors in Lantana
That white powder is aluminum oxide, and it forms because Lantana sits directly on the Intracoastal Waterway with the Atlantic less than two miles east. The salt-laden air reaches every street in town, not just the canal-front parcels. The powder forms at frame corners and weep holes first, then spreads. It is cosmetic at first but eventually compromises the frame’s structural integrity. The fix depends on how deep the oxidation goes. Call (813) 320-9346 for an assessment and a line-item quote.
In almost every case, they have to be replaced. CWS 9000 Series jalousies have multiple individual glass clips and torque hinges that cannot be re-glazed to meet Palm Beach County’s impact-resistance requirements. We can replace the hardware for operation and security, but if a permit inspection demands impact compliance, full-frame replacement is the only legal path. Call (813) 320-9346 and we will tell you which route applies to your opening before you spend a dollar.
Palm Beach County code requires bringing non-conforming openings up to current impact standards whenever a permit triggers a full inspection. Remodel permits do that. The inspector is not targeting your CWS windows; the windows simply no longer meet the post-Andrew code. It catches Lantana homeowners off guard regularly, particularly on the older east-side blocks with 1960s bungalows. We handle that full sequence: rough opening rebuild, custom impact unit, inspection. Call (813) 320-9346 to get ahead of the permit clock.
Check the bottom sweep and threshold pan. If you see rust, flattened wool pile, or daylight under the door, water is getting in. In Lantana’s salt air, CWS door hardware corrodes and loses adjustment faster than inland. Stains on baseboards, swollen door casing, or a musty smell near the entry are the telltale signs. We replace the sweep and pan, reset the door, and stop the intrusion at the source with our Door Installation in Lantana. Call (813) 320-9346 for an honest read.
A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If a storm is bearing down and your CWS jalousie will not close or your slider will not lock, call (813) 320-9346. We will tell you what can be done right now and schedule service accordingly. We are a local company, not a regional call center. The person who picks up can actually help.
Service Areas Near Lantana
Our CWS service coverage extends from Lantana into the surrounding communities. We regularly work in Lantana service area, as well as Hypoluxo, Manalapan, and South Palm Beach. We also run CWS calls for homeowners farther up the coast in CWS service in Largo and down toward CWS service in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. If you are within driving distance of Lantana, odds are good we can get to you.
Book Your CWS Service in Lantana Today
If your CWS windows or doors are showing salt corrosion, failed weatherstripping, or seized hardware, do not wait until a permit inspection forces the issue. Call (813) 320-9346 to schedule your free estimate. We will measure, quote, and put both warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves your driveway.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Lantana and the surrounding communities for over 20 years.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
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.