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AfterCGI Custom Windows & Doors in Plantation: What to Know First
As an independent CGI service provider in Plantation, we replace, repair, and custom-fit CGI windows and doors, typically completing most jobs in a single visit with pricing confirmed in writing before work begins. Turnaround for custom glass orders runs two to four weeks depending on the lite and frame profile, and we quote the job line by line so you know exactly what you’re paying for. If you own a CGI window or door that’s fogged, binding, or leaking, call (772) 577-2915 for a free estimate.
This page is written for Plantation homeowners who bought CGI for a reason: hurricane-rated construction, aluminum frames that hold their line, and glass that meets Miami-Dade and Broward County product approval. When those products fail, the fix requires someone who understands how CGI builds them, not a general handyman with a caulk gun. We’ve worked on CGI units across Broward County for years, and the failure patterns we see are consistent enough to diagnose over the phone before we even roll the truck.
How CGI Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
CGI builds a solid product, but no window or door is immune to South Florida’s salt air, humidity, and afternoon thunderstorms. Here are the failure modes we see most often on CGI custom windows and doors in Plantation.
- Fogged insulated glass on CGI Estate Collection and Targa Series units. The seal between the panes fails, moisture creeps in, and you get that milky haze that never wipes clean. The cause is usually seal fatigue at the spacer bar, accelerated by Plantation’s humidity swings between June and October. We replace the insulated glass unit with an OEM-spec lite, not a cheap aftermarket substitute that changes the glass thickness and voids any remaining warranty language.
- Binding rollers on CGI sliding glass doors, particularly the older 8600 and 8700 series. Plantation’s sandy soil works into the bottom track over time, the rollers flatten, and the door starts dragging like a pallet jack with a bad wheel. We pull the panel, clean the track, replace the rollers with OEM-equivalent stainless hardware, and reset the panel so it rides square. A door that binds in July is a door that’s about to chip its own frame.
- Weeping system clogs on CGI casement and picture window frames. Water that should drain through the sill weeps backs up into the frame channel, and the first sign is usually water staining on the interior sill after a heavy rain. It’s not a roof leak and it’s not the stucco. We clear the weeps, verify the sill slope, and reseal the perimeter where the original install left a gap.
- Stripped fasteners and hinge sag on CGI out-swing terrace doors. The door’s own weight works against the hinge screws over years of daily use, especially on west-facing Plantation exposures where afternoon sun heats the frame unevenly. We reset the hinges with longer stainless fasteners into the structural jamb, re-shim the panel, and verify the reveal is even top to bottom. If it’s not square, it’s not done.
- Failed interlocks on CGI horizontal sliding windows. The meeting rail interlock wears down, and the window no longer seals tight against wind-driven rain. You’ll notice it first as a whistle during a storm or a fine mist on the interior track. We replace the interlock, adjust the rollers, and test the unit with a water spray before we call the job finished.
Our CGI Custom Windows & Doors Process
Here’s how a typical CGI job runs when you call TruePane Windows & Doors in Plantation.
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Call and describe what’s failing. A live person answers, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We ask about the symptom: fog, binding, leaking, draft, noise. Most CGI issues can be narrowed down over the phone.
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On-site inspection and measurement. We measure every opening twice, check the frame for plumb and level, and identify the exact CGI series and lite configuration. We look for the root cause, not just the symptom.
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Parts decision on paper. We quote OEM and, where it makes sense, quality aftermarket options side by side, with line-item pricing. You see exactly what you’re buying before anyone picks up a tool.
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The work itself. We install or repair the unit, setting it square, level, and sealed. We register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves your driveway.
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Testing and cleanup. We test operation, check the seal, and clean the work area. If the pane is not true, the job is not done.
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The Done Right Promise. If something isn’t right within 90 days, we make it right. No paperwork fights, no arguing.
What CGI Custom Windows & Doors Costs in Plantation
CGI work carries a wide range because the fix depends on the unit, the lite type, and whether we’re repairing or replacing. Here are honest ranges for the most common scenarios we see in Plantation.
- Insulated glass replacement on a single CGI window: $350 to $900 depending on glass type, Low-E coating, and whether the unit is tempered or laminated.
- CGI sliding glass door roller and track rebuild: $250 to $550 for both panels, including stainless rollers and track cleaning.
- Full CGI window replacement (standard sizes): $900 to $2,400 per opening, installed, including frame, glass, and finish work.
- Custom CGI window or door (oversized, radius, or non-standard shape): $2,500 to $7,000 depending on glass spec, frame profile, and structural requirements.
What moves the price: laminated vs. tempered glass, Low-E coatings, custom shapes or oversized panels, frame condition, and whether the existing opening needs re-shimming or structural correction. We don’t change the price once work starts. Call (772) 577-2915 for a free, written estimate.
Why Plantation Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for CGI Work
We’re not the cheapest bid in Plantation, and we don’t try to be. We’re the call you make when the last contractor left you with a fogged seal and a door that binds every summer. Every CGI job carries our Done Right Promise, backed by The Keystone Standard: both manufacturer warranty layers registered in writing, durations stated, before we leave. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and trained on CGI’s frame and lite systems specifically. We also service Andersen, Pella, and PGT products, so when you have a mixed house, we can handle the whole punch list in one trip. And a live person answers the phone at (772) 577-2915 every time you call, day or night.
FAQs
No. We are an independent CGI service provider, not affiliated with or authorized by CGI. That independence means we’re free to recommend the right fix for your home, not the fix that protects a manufacturer relationship.
The warranty on the original unit typically covers manufacturing defects for a set period, and replacing a failed lite with OEM-spec glass generally does not void coverage on the frame. We document every job and register both warranty layers in writing so the record is clear. Call (772) 577-2915 and we’ll walk through what your specific CGI series covers.
Most custom glass orders land in two to four weeks depending on the glass spec and whether it’s tempered, laminated, or Low-E coated. Standard lites are often faster. We quote the timeline in writing when we give you the estimate.
If the frame is straight, the seal is intact, and the hardware is serviceable, repair is almost always the better value. If the frame shows corrosion, the glass has failed in multiple lites, or the unit no longer meets current code for impact rating, replacement becomes the honest answer. We’ll tell you which is which, and we’ll quote both options so you can decide with real numbers in front of you.
When the job requires a permit under Broward County and Plantation municipal code, we pull it, we schedule the inspection, and we don’t call the job done until the inspection passes. If it is not square, level, and in writing, it is not done.
Schedule Your Free Estimate in Plantation
If you own a CGI window or door that’s fogged, binding, leaking, or just not sealing the way it should, call TruePane Windows & Doors at (772) 577-2915. We’ll talk through the symptom, schedule a time to inspect the unit, and give you a written line-item quote before any work begins. We’ve been serving Plantation and the surrounding Broward County communities since 2008, and we plan to be here answering the phone for another 42.
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.