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AfterCGI Impact Windows & Doors in Plantation: What to Know First
We provide independent CGI impact windows and doors service in Plantation, from single-window repairs to full replacements. Most CGI jobs are diagnosed and repaired in one visit, and full window or door replacements typically run two to three weeks from signed quote to finished install depending on the series and current lead times at the CGI plant. Pricing is honest and written down before any work starts: repairs generally range from $225 to $900, while full impact window or door replacements usually land between $1,800 and $5,600 per opening.
This page is for Plantation homeowners who already own CGI products and need them serviced, or who are weighing CGI against other impact-rated lines and want straight answers about how these products hold up in our climate. If you have a CGI window that fogs, a sliding door that drags, or a frame that’s started to pull from the wall, call us at (772) 577-2915. A live person answers, any hour.
How CGI Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Sentinel Series single-hung sash binding. The Sentinel is one of the most common CGI lines we see in Plantation homes, and the most common complaint is a sash that won’t stay up or binds halfway. The cause is almost always worn constant-force balance springs combined with track debris and, in some cases, a frame that has settled out of square. We replace the balance cartridges, clean and re-lubricate the track, and re-shim the frame if needed so the sash travels true. This is a repair, not a replacement, and it costs a fraction of what a new window runs.
- Fogged glass in Estate Collection picture windows. A fogged seal in an Estate Collection fixed or picture window is a failed insulating glass unit. In Plantation’s heat and humidity, a compromised seal gets worked hard by thermal cycling, and once condensation forms between the panes, the only permanent fix is a new IG unit. We spec the replacement glass to match the original CGI lamination and impact rating, and we register the glass warranty in writing before we leave.
- Sliding glass door rollers wearing flat on the Estate Collection. CGI sliding doors are heavy, and in Plantation homes the track picks up grit from landscaping and pool areas. The stock rollers eventually grind down, and the door starts to drag or jump off the track. Some contractors will tell you to replace the whole door. We don’t. We replace the roller assemblies with the right load-rated wheel, clean and true the track, and adjust the door so it glides. Most of those doors have ten more years in them once the rollers are right.
- Weatherstripping compression set on sunrise windows and doors. The rubber bulb and fin seals on CGI products lose their recovery over a decade of South Florida exposure, and once they compress permanently, owners notice drafts, water intrusion at the sill, or daylight at the jamb. We replace the weatherstripping with extruded profiles cut to the exact seat, not generic foam tape. The difference in fit is the difference between a seal that lasts five months and one that lasts five years.
- Frame-to-opening separation on older CGI installs. In homes built or renovated during the post-Andrew impact-code boom, we regularly find CGI frames that were anchored with undersized fasteners or without enough shims, and after twenty years of wind loading the frame has begun to pull from the rough opening. Water gets behind the flange, and eventually the opening leaks. We pull the trim, re-anchor with the correct fastener schedule, shim the frame square, and seal the opening before re-installing trim. This is the kind of job where the difference between a good installer and a rushed one shows up years later.
Our CGI Impact Windows & Doors Process
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You call, a person answers. We ask what you’re seeing and when it started. No menu, no voicemail.
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We diagnose on site. A background-checked, uniformed tech measures every opening twice and identifies what failed, why, and whether it’s a repair or a replacement. We walk you through the findings as we go.
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Parts decision, on paper. If it’s a repair, we tell you OEM versus quality aftermarket and what each costs. If it’s replacement, we quote manufacturer lines side by side so you see the prices yourself.
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The work. Most repairs are done same visit, before the truck pulls away. Replacements are scheduled and completed in a day, sometimes two, depending on the scope.
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We test and document. The window or door gets cycled, checked for square and level, and the warranty layers are registered in writing before we leave.
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Done Right Promise. If anything’s off, we come back and make it right. No paperwork fight, no fine print.
What CGI Impact Windows & Doors Costs in Plantation
- Sash or balance repair (Sentinel single-hung): $225-$450 per window
- Fogged glass IG unit replacement (Estate Collection): $500-$1,100 per pane depending on size and lamination
- Sliding door roller replacement and track service (CGI Estate Collection): $350-$700 per door
- Weatherstripping replacement (full perimeter, per window or door): $180-$400 per unit
- Full frame re-anchor and re-shim (older CGI install): $600-$1,400 per opening
- Full replacement impact window (CGI Sentinel or Estate): $1,800-$4,200 per window installed
- Full replacement impact sliding door (CGI Estate Collection): $3,800-$5,600 installed
What moves the price is the size of the opening, the glass package, whether the frame is salvageable, and the condition of the existing rough opening. We write line-item quotes, not lump sums, so you see exactly what you’re paying for. Call (772) 577-2915 for a free estimate. We’ll put it in writing.
Why Plantation Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for CGI Work
We’ve been serving South Florida for more than years, and our founder, Dale Kessler, grew up off Broward Boulevard in Plantation and learned the trade at McFatter Technical College in Davie. That local history matters when it comes to CGI work, because CGI products behave a certain way in this climate, and we’ve seen enough of them fail in enough specific ways to diagnose a problem quickly and fix it correctly the first time.
Every job is covered by our Done Right Promise under The Keystone Standard: both warranty layers registered in writing, durations stated, before the truck leaves the driveway. We also carry side-by-side quotes for more than a dozen lines including Andersen, Pella, and PGT, so if a CGI replacement isn’t the right call, we’ll show you the alternatives and let you decide. If the pane is not true, the job is not done. That’s the rule on our board, and the one we work by.
FAQs
No. We are an independent CGI service provider, not a factory-authorized installer. That independence means we recommend the repair you need, not the replacement a quota calls for. For warranty-covered CGI products, we can advise you on how to file a claim and we can handle the labor side, but the factory warranty stays with CGI, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s covered and what isn’t.
Yes. CGI frames come in a set range of finishes, typically white, almond, and bronze, plus custom color options. We work with glass suppliers who match CGI lamination and impact ratings exactly. If you need a replacement sash or a new IG unit, we’ll match the original as closely as the product allows, and if an exact color match isn’t available, we’ll tell you that before you spend the money. Call (772) 577-2915 for a free assessment.
If the frame is sound and the glass is intact, repair is almost always the better financial call. Failed balances, worn rollers, compressed weatherstripping, and bad seals are all repairable. Replacement makes sense when the frame itself is compromised, when water damage has reached the rough opening, or when the product is old enough that parts are no longer available or cost close to half the price of a new unit. We’ll show you both numbers and let you decide.
CGI builds a solid product, and in Plantation’s climate the frame and glass can hold up for 20 to 30 years. The parts that fail first are the consumables: the balance springs, the rollers, the weatherstripping, and the sealant. Those need attention every 8 to 12 years. If you’re seeing a specific problem now, call (772) 577-2915 and we’ll tell you what’s wrong and what it will take to set it right.
No. We quote in writing before any work begins, and the number on the quote is the number on the bill. If we open a wall and find something genuinely beyond the original scope, we stop, show you what we found, and agree on a written number before we proceed. No surprise line items. We stand behind it.
If your CGI windows or doors need work in Plantation, call TruePane Windows & Doors at (772) 577-2915. We’ll diagnose the issue, put the price in writing, and do the job right the first time. Free estimates, no pressure.
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.