New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Juniper Windows San Antonio pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
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.
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.
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 homeowners arrive naming - the most impact certifications in the industry$$$
- More impact certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built to strict wind codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Factory-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
CWS Windows & Doors in Windcrest, TX | Juniper Windows San Antonio
We’re an independent CWS sales & service provider serving Windcrest, and the short answer is this: yes, we repair and replace CWS windows and doors across the city, including the discontinued casement hardware that most shops won’t touch. What makes our CWS work different here is that we’ve spent years retrofitting the exact mid-century ranch homes that fill Windcrest, so we know how original CWS frames, balances, and glazing behave under Texas heat and hail. If your CWS windows are sticking, fogging, or rattling, call (903) 488-7019 for a free estimate. You can also learn more about our broader CWS sales & service coverage, or see how we serve the whole Windcrest service area.
Why Windcrest Residents Choose Us for CWS Service
Most window companies in San Antonio will look at a 1968 CWS casement with a stripped operator and tell you to replace the whole window. We won’t do that unless the frame is actually bowed or the glass seal is beyond saving. Sean Mackey built this crew on straight talk about U-factors, flashing details, and realistic timelines, and that’s why Windcrest homeowners call us for Windcrest Window Replacement when a CWS window starts acting up. We use OEM CWS hardware when it’s still available. When it’s not, like the casement operators and balance shoes CWS stopped producing years ago, we source or machine aftermarket equivalents that match the original profile. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, so you know exactly who’s walking through your door. And every job gets a written price before a single screw turns, backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not right, we make it right, for a full year after installation.
Common CWS Windows & Doors Problems We Solve in Windcrest
Here’s what we see most often on CWS units in this part of Bexar County:
- Crank-out casement hardware seizes or strips. Windcrest’s humidity works its way into the operator mechanism, the gears corrode, and the crank either locks up or spins free. Since CWS no longer manufactures these parts, we custom-fabricate replacement operators that match the original footprint.
- Original aluminum frames lose corner seals in the heat. When summer temps push past 100°F, the corner keys on older CWS aluminum frames expand and contract until the seal fails. Homeowners see condensation and feel a draft, then assume the glass is shot. Often it’s the frame corner, not the pane.
- Spring balances fatigue on single and double hung units. After 40 or 50 years of daily use, the spring balances inside CWS hung windows lose tension. The sash slams shut when you let go, or it won’t stay open at all. We replace the balance system and the window works like it should.
- Glazing beads crack under thermal cycling. Windcrest swings from 100°F summer days to chilly winter mornings, and that repeated expansion and contraction makes old CWS glazing beads brittle. When they crack, the glass rattles, and in a bad thunderstorm a pane can actually drop out. We replace the beads and re-set the glass before that happens.
- Fogging between the panes on picture windows. Once the seal on a CWS Architectural Picture Window fails, humid air gets trapped between the glass layers. You can’t wipe the fog away because it’s inside the unit. Depending on the frame condition, we either replace the insulated glass unit or recommend a full frame replacement.
CWS Service in Windcrest: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Here’s the part that doesn’t show up on a generic CWS service page. Windcrest’s original crank-out casement windows, common in the 1960s-era ranch homes east of Midcrown Drive, use CWS hardware that is no longer manufactured. That means a “simple” operator swap isn’t simple at all unless your shop has the capability to custom-machine replacement operators. Most window companies don’t. We do. The same goes for thermal failures: those original single-pane aluminum windows that went into so many Windcrest homes decades ago leak and warp in the Texas heat, and the seals on later double-pane CWS units break down faster here because of the humidity and the hail-prone spring storm season. When we survey a Windcrest CWS window, we’re checking the frame corners, the balance shoes, and the glazing beads as much as the glass itself, because those are the failure points this climate punishes first.
CWS Models & Products We Service in Windcrest
We work on the full CWS residential lineup that showed up in Windcrest homes over the decades: the 4000 Series Single Hung, the 2000 Series Horizontal Roller, the 3000 Series Casement, and the Architectural Picture Window. For in-production models, we order OEM CWS parts directly. For long-discontinued parts like casement operators and balance shoes, we source or machine high-quality aftermarket equivalents that match the original profile, so the window looks and operates like it did when it was installed. We stock common balance systems and glazing beads for fast turnaround, which matters when you’re dealing with a window that won’t stay shut during a summer storm. We only recommend full replacement when the frame itself is bowed or the glass seal has failed beyond repair, and when replacement is the right call, we’re set up for Windcrest Window Installation, full frame replacement, impact-resistant glass, and proper flashing details.
CWS Service Pricing in Windcrest
Most CWS repairs in Windcrest land between $180 and $340 per window, depending on whether we’re replacing a balance system, re-setting glazing beads, or fabricating a casement operator. Full frame replacement with impact-resistant glass runs higher, typically $900 to $1,800 per opening depending on size and finish, and we’ll give you a written line-item price before any work starts. Here’s a tighter breakdown:
- Balance replacement (single or double hung): $180 to $275 per window
- Custom-fabricated casement operator: $240 to $340 per unit
- Reglazing / bead replacement: $160 to $260 per window
- Insulated glass unit replacement: $300 to $550 per pane
- Full frame replacement with low-E: $900 to $1,800 per opening
Every estimate is free, and the number we quote is the number you’ll pay. No estimate that morphs into a surprise invoice. Call (903) 488-7019 and we’ll walk through what your CWS windows actually need.
Serving Windcrest, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Windcrest 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 Windcrest
Yes, in most cases we can. The operator mechanisms on those 1960s CWS casements are out of production, so we custom-machine replacement operators to match the original profile. If the frame itself is still square, there’s no reason to replace the whole window. Call (903) 488-7019 for an exact quote, and we’ll tell you honestly whether the operator is salvageable or whether the frame has degraded enough that replacement makes more sense.
No. When we source or machine aftermarket parts for discontinued CWS hardware, we match the original profile, finish, and mounting footprint. From the inside of your Windcrest living room, you won’t see a difference. The crank handle, the operator cover, and the sash hardware all sit exactly where the originals sat. We only take this route when OEM parts are genuinely unavailable, and we’ll tell you which is which before we start.
The seal on the insulated glass unit has failed, and Windcrest’s humidity accelerates that process. Once the seal goes, moist air gets trapped between the panes, and the fog you’re seeing is condensation inside the unit. It won’t wipe off. Depending on the condition of the surrounding CWS frame, we’ll either replace the glass unit or recommend a full frame replacement. It’s a common repair in this climate, and we can diagnose it during a free estimate.
Original 1970s CWS aluminum windows were not built for the hail we get during serious Texas spring storms. The frames are durable, but the single-pane glass and aging glazing beads are the weak points. If you’re keeping the original frames, we can upgrade to impact-rated glass that resists wind-borne debris without shattering. If you want full protection, impact-resistant windows with laminated low-E glass are the better route. We’ll quote both options so you can decide with real numbers in front of you.
Yes, and in Windcrest’s older ranch homes it’s a job we do regularly. When the original CWS aluminum frame is bowed, corroded, or the corner seals are gone, repairing the glass isn’t enough. We pull the entire unit, install a new full frame replacement, flash it properly against the brick veneer so water stays outside, and finish with trim that matches the house. Your written price covers all of it, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the installation for a full year.
Service Areas Near Windcrest
We’re based in the San Antonio area and cover Windcrest plus the surrounding communities. If you’re in CWS service in San Antonio proper, or out toward CWS service in Fair Oaks Ranch, Castle Hills, Leon Valley, or Floresville, we’ll send a technician who knows the housing stock and the CWS product line. Windcrest is home turf for the mid-century ranch work we do most, but we’re across the whole metro when you need us.
Book Your CWS Service in Windcrest Today
If your CWS windows are sticking, fogging, rattling, or letting the Texas heat walk right through, call (903) 488-7019 for a free estimate. We’ll put a written price in your hand before any work starts, and if it’s not done right, the 365-Day Done Right Promise says we make it right, parts and labor, in writing.
Written by Sean Mackey, Owner at Juniper Windows San Antonio. If the numbers don’t make sense on paper, they won’t make sense on your wall either.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Juniper Windows San Antonio
Laminated glass and reinforced frames hold up to wind-driven rain, hail and flying debris, so your openings stay sealed when the weather turns.
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.
Tighter seals and insulated glass even out hot and cold rooms and stop the drafts at the frame.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.