Updated August 2026. Custom Window Systems (CWS) and PGT are both Florida impact-window lines Statewide Windows & Doors quotes. The useful comparison is the actual system on your openings: frame, glass, approval number, and price on the same schedule. It is not which logo is more famous.

Quick answer

CWS is often the more competitive bid in our quotes when the openings, color, and impact rating match.

PGT is a long-standing Florida impact brand with a wide catalog. It is often the right bid when you want a specific PGT series, color, or a product a neighbor or HOA already used, and you are fine paying for that catalog.

Both can be specified as impact-rated with a Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval. Ask for the number on the unit, not the brand name on the brochure.

CWS vs PGT at a glance


CWS
PGT
Who they are
Custom Window Systems, Florida manufacturer of impact windows and doors
PGT, a long-time Florida impact-window brand (now under MITER Brands)
What we quote them for
Impact replacements where value and a matching approval matter
Jobs that want a familiar PGT series and a wider option menu
Florida / HVHZ
Impact lines with Miami-Dade NOA or FL approval when specified
Impact lines built around Miami-Dade and Florida product approval
Price in our bids
Often the more competitive number on the same openings
Often higher, depending on series and upgrades

Price and lead time move with glass package, color, and size. Quote both on the same openings so you are not comparing different jobs.

What to check on the quote

  • Approval: NOA or FL# for the actual sizes and design pressures, especially in HVHZ.
  • Frame: Large sliders are often aluminum. Vinyl is a better insulation story on smaller units. Confirm what is on the bid.
  • Glass: Laminate is the impact baseline. Low-E and thicker laminates change comfort and price.
  • Install: The tested window fails if the buck and anchors are wrong. Same brand, two contractors, two outcomes.

Also see ES vs PGT if ES is in the mix, and the cost guide.

When CWS is the better fit

  • You want a code-ready impact bid without paying a brand premium
  • The CWS system matches your openings and the approval is on the quote

When PGT can win the bid

  • You specifically want a PGT series, color, or a match to existing PGT on the house
  • You want the wider catalog and are less price-sensitive

FAQ

Is PGT better in a hurricane?

Hurricane performance is the tested system plus the install. Both can be specified as impact-rated. Ask for the approval number that matches your openings.

Which is cheaper?

CWS is often cheaper up front in our quotes. PGT is often higher. Compare both on the same schedule of openings.

Can I mix them on one house?

Possible, but matching color and frame depth is harder. Most homes look and service better on one system.

Get both quoted on your house

Statewide Windows & Doors will put CWS, PGT, and other impact lines on the same openings and wind zone. Call (561) 816-4010 or request a free estimate.