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CWS Sliding & Patio Doors: The Hollywood Owner’s Guide

We stock and install CWS-compatible sliding and patio door systems in Hollywood, with typical installed replacement costs running $1,800 to $4,200 depending on series, size, and impact rating. Most CWS hardware failures, roller assemblies, and track systems can be diagnosed and quoted same-day, with full panel replacements measured to the rough opening and ordered to spec. Hollywood owners usually discover a problem when the door starts sticking in the track during afternoon humidity, or when they notice the panel no longer seats square against the jamb after a tropical storm season.

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Which CWS Models This Applies To

CWS manufactures several sliding and patio door series, and the part you need depends on which generation you have. The most common in Hollywood are the CWS 500 Series (non-impact vinyl slider), the CWS 7000 Series (impact-rated aluminum), and the CWS Targa by Windoor (thermally broken aluminum impact system). Each uses distinct roller housings, track profiles, and locking hardware that do not cross over.

To identify your series, check the vertical jamb sticker, usually on the interior frame edge. It lists the NFRC rating, CWS series code, and manufacturing date. Pre-2019 500 Series units used a 1.5-inch stainless roller with a nylon tire; post-2019 production switched to a 2-inch tandem roller with a Delrin tire and a wider axle bracket. The mounting hole spacing differs by 3/8 inch, which is enough to make the wrong part unusable without drilling new frame holes. We carry both generations on the truck, and we measure the existing bracket before quoting.

OEM CWS hardware is available through the manufacturer’s Florida distribution, but lead times run 10 to 14 business days for rollers and 3 to 4 weeks for complete panel assemblies. We also source quality aftermarket equivalents from Truth Hardware and Amesbury that match CWS specifications and carry the same load ratings. For impact-rated units, we use OEM CWS components exclusively; the Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance and Florida Product Approval numbers must match exactly for code compliance in Broward County.

Sightline Windows & Doors Hollywood is an independent service provider, not affiliated with CWS.

Signs Your CWS Sliding or Patio Door Is Failing

• The panel sticks or requires shoulder force to move. This usually means the roller assembly has flat-spotted or the axle has corroded. In Hollywood, salt air accelerates bearing wear, and we see this most often on east-facing doors within 6 years of installation.
• The door sits crooked in the frame, leaving a gap at the top or bottom. The adjustable roller carriage has slipped or cracked. On CWS 7000 Series units, the adjustment screw is a 5/32 hex head; if it turns freely without lifting the panel, the internal thread has stripped.
• Water pools on the interior track after rain. The weep holes are clogged with debris, or the sill pan flashing has separated from the frame. Hollywood’s afternoon downpours test this seal daily during summer.
• The lock tongue does not engage, or the handle spins. The mortise lock mechanism has worn, or the keepers have shifted due to frame settlement. CWS uses a proprietary keeper spacing on Targa series doors that standard hardware does not match.
• Visible daylight between the panel and the jamb when closed. The panel has warped, the weatherstrip has compressed, or the interlock has worn down. On vinyl units, South Florida UV exposure hardens the pile weatherstrip in 4 to 7 years.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

For Hollywood properties, CWS sliding and patio door work breaks down as follows:

The range reflects size, series, and whether the opening needs structural adjustment. Every quote includes the measured survey you keep, the written scope with line-item pricing, and the documented photo record on completion. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to all labor; OEM parts carry the manufacturer’s warranty, and aftermarket hardware we install carries a 2-year replacement guarantee. We pull permits when the work alters the opening or replaces an impact-rated unit, and we schedule the inspection.

DIY or Call Us?

A homeowner can safely check the jamb sticker for model information, vacuum debris from the track, and clear weep holes with a piece of wire. These steps solve about 15 percent of the calls we get.

Everything else requires removing the operating panel, which on a CWS 7000 Series can weigh 180 to 240 pounds depending on glass thickness. The panel must be lifted off the track, tilted inward, and carried clear, two people minimum. We have seen cracked tile, torn screens, and finger injuries from owners who underestimated the weight or misjudged the clearance. The roller adjustment screws are also easy to strip if you do not know the torque spec.

We do not recommend DIY roller or lock replacement on CWS impact doors. The interlock geometry affects the pressure rating, and a misaligned panel fails its design pressure certification even if it looks correct. Measure the opening, not your optimism. For a written price before any work starts, call (754) 714-7309.

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