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AfterCGI Sliding Glass & Patio Doors in Fort Lauderdale: What to Know First
CGI sliding glass and patio doors in Fort Lauderdale can almost always be repaired rather than replaced, and most jobs wrap up in one visit once parts are in hand. We’re an independent CGI service provider, not a brand shop, so we tell you the truth about whether a roller, track, lock, or full panel makes more sense for your door. If you’re dealing with a door that drags, sticks, leaks, or won’t lock, call (904) 747-8989 and Ed Winslow’s crew will walk you through what’s actually wrong before you spend a dime.
How CGI Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Roller collapse on older CGI Estate series sliders. The Estate line used a two-wheel steel roller assembly that sits in an aluminum housing. After a decade of salt air near Las Olas or Victoria Park, the housing corrodes and the wheels seize. Symptom: the door suddenly needs two hands and a hip to move. We replace the entire assembly with a sealed-bearing aftermarket roller that fits the original track profile, and we reshim the panel height so the door doesn’t drag on the jamb.
- Track wear on heavy CGI Sovereign panels. Sovereign doors are built like vaults, which means the panel weight beats up the bottom track over time. We see flattened track rails in homes along Rio Vista and Coral Ridge, where doors get opened thousands of times a year. A worn track makes the door jump or grind. We machine-level the existing track when possible, or we install a new extruded track section and rebalance the panel. You don’t replace a Sovereign door for a track problem.
- Lock strike misalignment after settlement. Fort Lauderdale sits on sand and marl, and slab movement is real. CGI multi-point locks are precise, so even a quarter inch of settling throws the strike plate out of line. The door feels locked but the bottom pin never seats. We realign the strike and adjust the keeper, then torque the lock rods so the handle throws cleanly. This is a one-hour fix on most CGI models.
- Weatherstripping failure on west-facing doors. The afternoon sun in Fort Lauderdale bakes the pile weatherstrip along the interlock on CGI sliding panels. It flattens, then water finds its way in during summer downpours. We replace the pile with a UV-stable version and calibrate the interlock so the two panels seat tight. If your floors are wet after a storm, this is usually the culprit.
- Fogged glass on CGI sliding doors without a visible crack. Sea air, temperature swings between the air-conditioned house and the 90-degree patio, and sealant age all contribute to seal failure. The glass unit loses its gas fill and moisture fogs the inside of the pane. We replace the insulated glass unit to CGI spec, keeping the original frame and preserving whatever warranty still applies to the door.
Our CGI Sliding Glass & Patio Doors Process
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You call, a live person answers. We ask what the door’s doing, what brand it is, and when it started. No ticket number, no callback tomorrow.
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We diagnose on-site. A background-checked, uniformed tech arrives, inspects the rollers, track, locks, frame, and glass. We give you the straight answer, not a pressure pitch.
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Parts decision. Some CGI parts should come from CGI. Others are better served by quality aftermarket components that fit the original profile without voiding your frame warranty. We walk you through the choice and the cost before we touch a screwdriver.
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The repair. We do the work in one visit whenever parts are on the truck. If we need to order something, we tell you exactly how long it’ll take.
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We test the door. Sliding, locking, sealing. We run it ten times both ways before we call it done.
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You get the 36500-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not right, we come back and make it right. That’s a century of accountability, and Ed Winslow’s name is on the truck.
What CGI Sliding Glass & Patio Doors Costs in Fort Lauderdale
| Repair Scenario | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Roller assembly replacement (both panels) | $220 - $410 |
| Track repair or section replacement | $350 - $700 |
| Multi-point lock alignment / striker repair | $150 - $280 |
| Weatherstripping and interlock re-seal | $180 - $350 |
| Insulated glass unit replacement (single panel) | $600 - $1,200 |
| Full CGI sliding door replacement (installed) | $3,800 - $9,500 |
What moves the price: panel size, glass type, how far the frame has shifted, and whether we’re matching an existing CGI finish. Every quote is line-itemed before work starts. Take $40 off any repair over $200, and if another company gave you a written estimate, bring it in for a free second opinion. Call (904) 747-8989 and we’ll price your exact door.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call Winslow Windows & Doors for CGI Work
We’ve been doing this in Fort Lauderdale since 2011, and Ed Winslow learned South Florida weather growing up in Miami, not from a training brochure. He studied building construction technology at Miami Dade College, then spent years working rough openings, impact glazing, and weatherproofing before putting his name on a truck. Our techs know CGI products like the back of their hands, and when a CGI door isn’t worth saving, we can quote a PGT, CWS, ES Windows, or ECO Window Systems replacement without skipping a beat. No subcontractors, no mystery crews. A live person answers every call, day or night. The 36500-Day Done Right Promise means if it’s not done right, we make it right. Simple as that.
FAQs
Yes. Some parts come direct from CGI, and for older Estate and Sovereign series doors, we source quality aftermarket rollers, strikes, and weatherstripping that fit the original profile. We’ll tell you which parts should stay OEM and which aftermarket is actually better. Call (904) 747-8989 with your model number and we’ll check availability while you’re on the phone.
Frame and glass warranty claims generally survive standard service work like roller, track, and weatherstripping replacement, as long as the frame isn’t modified. Where a repair could touch a warrantable component, we’ll tell you before the work starts. As an independent CGI service provider, we don’t file warranty claims for you, but we’ll document everything you need.
Most roller, lock, and weatherstripping jobs are done in one visit, usually two to three hours. Glass unit replacement takes a bit longer because the unit is ordered to size. We’ll give you a firm time frame when we quote the job.
Replace when the frame is corroded through, the panel is bowed beyond adjustment, or the door has taken storm damage that compromised the impact glass. If the frame is sound, repair almost always wins on cost. We’ll show you the numbers either way and let you decide. Call (904) 747-8989 for a free estimate.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner, Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
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