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AfterCGI Impact Windows in Fort Lauderdale: What to Know First
We’re an independent CGI service provider in Fort Lauderdale, and we repair and replace CGI impact windows across every series the brand makes. Most repair jobs are diagnosed, quoted, and completed inside of three to five business days, depending on part availability and whether we’re matching an existing frame or replacing the whole sash. You’ll get a written line-item price before any work starts, and the quote holds, no change orders slipped in later. This page is for Fort Lauderdale homeowners who already own CGI windows and need a crew that actually understands how they fail. Call (904) 747-8989 and a live person answers.
How CGI Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
CGI builds a strong window, but after years of salt air and storm cycles, we see the same handful of problems repeat across Fort Lauderdale homes. Here’s what actually fails, series by series.
- Sentinel Series interlock wear at the meeting rail. The Sentinel is CGI’s workhorse aluminum impact window, and its two sashes lock together with a tight interlock that keeps wind-driven rain out. After five to eight years near the beach, that interlock gets sand-scored and starts letting water weep into the track. Homeowners assume the seal is bad. It’s almost always the interlock channel, and we fix it by re-machining the channel or replacing the interlock extrusion rather than selling you a whole new sash.
- Estate Collection roller drag on heavy fixed-panel sliders. The Estate Collection sliders carry serious glass weight, and the factory rollers wear into flat spots from salt and grit. The symptom is a window that slides fine for two feet, then hangs like it hit a curb. The cause is the roller, not the track. We swap in stainless rollers sized for the panel’s weight, clean the track, and re-set the panel so it glides without fighting you.
- Targa Series sealant breakdown around the frame perimeter. Targa windows are popular in older Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods like Rio Vista and Victoria Park, but the perimeter sealant CGI used on early Targa installs was not friendly to our humidity. Once the sealant breaks down, you get slow water intrusion that shows up as staining on the interior drywall weeks after a storm. We remove the old bead, clean the substrate properly, and re-seal with a marine-grade product rated for permanent Florida UV exposure.
- Sentinel casement hinge fatigue in salt-exposed locations. Casement windows near the Intracoastal take constant wind load, and the stainless hinges on Sentinel casements eventually loosen at the frame connection. The window still opens, but it sags a quarter inch and won’t seal tight at the top corner. Tightening the screws is a temporary patch. We re-anchor the hinge with stainless hardware and, where the frame shows wear, install a backing plate so the repair holds.
- Impact glass delamination in windows installed before 2008 code updates. Fort Lauderdale homes built right after Hurricane Wilma often have early-generation CGI impact glass. The laminated interlayer was not designed for thirty years of South Florida sun, and we see clouding or edge delamination on south-facing elevations. The glass is compromised, and once that interlayer starts separating, the impact rating is gone. We replace the glass unit with the current CGI-certified laminate, which carries a dramatically better UV and delamination resistance.
Our CGI Impact Windows Process
We’ve done enough CGI work in Fort Lauderdale that our process runs like a service call, not a construction project. Here’s how it works.
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Call and diagnosis. You call (904) 747-8989. A live person answers, day or night. We ask about the symptom, the window’s location, and the home’s age. If it sounds like something we can nail over the phone, we’ll tell you. If not, we schedule a visit.
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On-site assessment. Ed or one of our senior techs arrives in a marked truck, uniformed and background-checked. We measure, inspect, and identify the exact CGI series and part. You get a written diagnosis.
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Parts decision. For anything structural or warranty-relevant, we use genuine CGI OEM parts. Where a non-structural component has a better aftermarket option, we show you both prices and let you decide. No pressure, no mystery sourcing.
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The repair or replacement. We do the work with the right materials for Fort Lauderdale’s humidity and salt exposure, which matters more than most homeowners realize.
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Testing and cleanup. We cycle the window, check the seal, and verify drain weep function. Then we clean up. You’d never know we were there except the window works.
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The 36500-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we come back and make it right. Not pro-rated, not six months, not “past warranty.” Ed’s promise covers the work for as long as he’s breathing.
What CGI Impact Windows Costs in Fort Lauderdale
Straight numbers, because you should know before you call. Here’s what CGI work typically runs in Fort Lauderdale.
| Repair Type | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Sentinel casement hinge re-anchor (per window) | $180-$320 |
| Estate Collection roller replacement (per panel) | $240-$380 |
| Targa perimeter seal replacement (per window) | $150-$280 |
| Impact glass replacement, single window | $800-$1,800 |
| Full replacement, typical Fort Lauderdale home | $12,000-$35,000 |
What moves the price: glass size, second-story access, whether we’re matching existing frames, and how fast you need it. The estimate is free, it’s exact, and it doesn’t change when the crew shows up. Call (904) 747-8989 to get yours.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call Winslow Windows & Doors for CGI Work
Winslow Windows & Doors has been serving Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding area since 2011, and Ed Winslow’s name is on the truck, the license, and every job we finish. Ed grew up in Miami and trained in building construction technology at Miami Dade College, then spent years in rough openings, impact glazing, and weatherproofing before any of this had a company name attached. The work holds up because the person accountable for it lives here. Our techs know CGI windows, and they also know PGT, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems, so if a repair means swapping to a different impact-rated brand, we’ll tell you honestly which option makes sense. We answer the phone 24/7. We show up in uniform, background-checked, in a marked truck. And we back every job with the 36500-Day Done Right Promise. Upfront pricing. No surprises on the invoice. My name’s on the truck. That’s the only guarantee you need.
FAQs
Using genuine CGI OEM parts through a qualified independent service provider keeps your warranty intact for structural components. We never substitute a non-genuine part where the warranty applies, and we’ll document every repair so you have a record if you ever need to make a claim.
Most common CGI parts are available to us within three to five business days in Fort Lauderdale. Special-order glass or older series components can take longer, and we’ll tell you the timeline before you commit to anything. Call (904) 747-8989 and we’ll check availability for your exact model right then.
Repair makes sense when the frame and impact glass are still sound and you’re dealing with hardware, sealant, or roller issues. Replace when the glass shows delamination, the frame is corroded through, or your windows predate the 2008 Miami-Dade building code updates. We’ll walk through both price points and give you a straight recommendation, not a sales pitch.
Yes. Fort Lauderdale requires permits for impact window replacement, and we pull them, complete the inspections, and handle the paperwork. You don’t chase the city. That’s our job.
It covers the workmanship on the job we do for you. If something we installed or repaired isn’t right, we come back and fix it. Period. No fine print, no pro-rating, no arguing about whose fault it is. Ed’s been accountable for his work since 2011, and he’s not stopping now.
Need a real answer about your CGI windows? Call (904) 747-8989 and ask for a free estimate. We’ll answer the phone, tell you what we see, and quote you a price that holds. The one down the road.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner, Winslow Windows & Doors at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow 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.