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AfterCGI Impact Windows in Plantation: What to Know First
CGI impact windows in Plantation are best handled by an independent CGI service provider, not a franchise crew. TruePane Windows & Doors installs, services, and replaces CGI impact windows across Plantation, with most repairs completed in a single visit and most full replacements measured, ordered, finished, and warrantied within two to three weeks. We are not affiliated with or authorized by CGI, and we do not pretend otherwise – what we offer is straight pricing, real CGI experience, and a workmanship guarantee in writing.
This page is for Plantation homeowners who already own CGI windows or doors and need straight answers on repair costs, failure patterns, and what a tight install actually looks like. If you have a window that fogs, a sash that binds, or an impact frame that has shifted, call (772) 577-2915 and a live person answers. Estimates are free.
How CGI Products Fail – and How We Fix Them
- Sentinel series fogged insulated glass. The CGI Sentinel line, common in newer Plantation builds, carries dual-pane laminated impact glass. When the perimeter seal starts to go, usually after 8 to 14 years in South Florida humidity, the panes fog from the inside and no amount of cleaning fixes it. We replace the IG unit, reset the glazing bead, and register the glass warranty so the new seal carries its own written coverage. You do not need to replace the whole frame for a failed seal.
- Estate collection sash that jams on the lock side. The Estate collection is a heavier sash, and in Plantation’s wet season the frame can absorb enough moisture to swell fractions of an inch. What looks like a broken lock is usually a misaligned keeper or a sash that has settled. We shim and re-square the sash, adjust the keeper, and check the reveal on all four sides before we call the job done. If the frame is truly racked, we say so and show you with a level.
- CGI sliding door rollers that drag or bind. Estate and Targa series sliders pick up sand and salt where the track meets the Plantation side yard. The roller wheels wear unevenly, the door gets heavy, and then someone leans on it and bends the track. We replace rollers with the correct OEM or a machined aftermarket part, clean and true the track, and set the door so it glides with two fingers. A slider that fights you is a sign someone ignored the reveal, not a sign the door is old.
- Impact frame weep holes clogged after a storm. CGI frames are engineered to drain, but Plantation storms push pine straw and seed pods straight into the bottom track. When weeps are blocked, water sits against the frame and wicks into the sill. We clear the weeps, verify drainage, and seal the exterior perimeter where the original caulk has failed. This is a twenty-minute fix that prevents rot and mold if it is caught early.
- Flange misalignment on original CGI installs in Plantation. Homes built in the 2000s impact boom around Jacaranda and Plantation Acres often have CGI windows with flanges that were never set flush against sheathing. The window drains inside the wall instead of outside. We re-flash, correct the flange alignment, and pull the interior trim to confirm there is no hidden water damage before we close it back up. Dale Kessler says it plainly: if it is not square, level, and in writing, it is not done.
Our CGI Impact Windows Process
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Call and talk to a person. You call (772) 577-2915. A live person answers, asks what the window is doing, and schedules a time. No voicemail tree, no callback form.
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We measure twice, on site. A background-checked, uniformed technician shows up when we say. He measures every opening twice, checks plumb and level on the existing frame, and writes down the exact CGI series and size stamped on the corner of the frame.
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We decide repair vs. replace on paper. If the sash or glass is the problem, we price the repair. If the frame is racked or the original install was wrong, we quote a replacement. You see side-by-side pricing for OEM and quality aftermarket parts before you agree to anything.
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The work happens in one visit. Most repairs are done the same visit. Replacements are ordered to the measured opening, and installation is scheduled once the unit arrives. We set the new window true, seal the perimeter, and register both warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves your driveway.
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We test, you inspect. Open, close, lock, unlock, look at the reveal. We walk the job with you before we leave and fix anything that is not right on the spot.
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Done right is in writing. Every job carries the Done Right Promise. If something is off, we come back and make it right. No arguing, no fine print.
What CGI Impact Windows Cost in Plantation
CGI impact window work in Plantation prices out like this: a fogged IG replacement on a Sentinel single-hung runs $185 to $340 per sash including labor. A full window replacement for a standard 36 by 60 Estate single-hung starts around $900 and goes to $1,400 installed. Sliding door roller and track work runs $220 to $480 depending on the roller set and track damage. Frame re-flashing on one window is $150 to $275.
What moves the price is whether the sash is salvageable, whether the existing flange is holding, and whether you have a standard size or a custom unit. Nothing is quoted without a measurement and a look at the frame. Call (772) 577-2915 for a free estimate – and you get the number on paper before you sign anything.
Why Plantation Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for CGI Work
We have been serving local communities since 2008, built on the rule that an out-of-true install is a problem worth fixing permanently. Our technicians know CGI lines because they have worked on them – not because they watched a training video. When a CGI impact window in Plantation fails, we find the real cause, whether it is a seal, a settle, or a shortcut from the original install.
If CGI is not the right answer on your opening, we also service PGT, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems. We quote side by side on paper so you see exactly what you are buying. Every job carries the Done Right Promise and The Keystone Standard: both warranty layers registered in writing, durations stated, before we leave the driveway. We are a local company with a live person answering every call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A permanent 5% discount for seniors and veterans applies on every job.
FAQs
CGI warranties cover specific items – typically the laminated glass seal and the frame for a stated number of years – but coverage depends on the series, the original install, and whether the damage is from settling, storm debris, or normal wear. We check your unit’s warranty registration and tell you honestly whether a repair qualifies before you spend a dollar. Call (772) 577-2915 and we will walk through it with you.
Yes. Most CGI roller sets, keepers, and balance assemblies for Sentinel and Estate series are available through our local supply channels within a few business days. Specialty or discontinued series take longer, and we tell you the lead time before you approve any work. If the part is obsolete, we discuss aftermarket options that fit and function properly.
Repair makes sense when the frame is sound and the problem is a seal, roller, keeper, or balance. Replacement makes sense when the frame has shifted, the flange is pulling away from the sheathing, or the original install was never done correctly. Our rule is simple: we never replace a window that a honest repair will fix, and we never repair one that is beyond saving.
A live person answers every call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we schedule most CGI service calls within a few business days depending on your availability. Repairs are usually completed in a single visit. Replacements take longer because the unit is built to your measured opening – we quote the timeline up front and hold to it.
Yes. The Keystone Standard means both manufacturer warranty layers are registered in writing, with durations stated, before the truck leaves your driveway. You get a copy of the registration, not a promise over the phone. That is how we do every window job, and CGI work is no exception.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Plantation and nearby areas.
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.