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We provide independent CGI service and replacement across Fort Lauderdale. Not factory-authorized, not beholden to a corporate script. Just straight answers on what holds up in this town. The one thing that sets our CGI work apart here is simple: we’ve spent years pulling apart salt-corroded frames and wind-battered hardware in neighborhoods like Victoria Park and Rio Vista, so we know exactly which parts fail first and what’s worth replacing. Call (904) 747-8989 for a free estimate.
Why Fort Lauderdale Residents Choose Us for CGI Service
Several window companies can order you a CGI frame. Few of them have opened up hundreds of them in Fort Lauderdale’s humidity and salt air. Ed Winslow grew up in Miami and trained in building construction technology at Miami Dade College before spending years working through rough openings, impact glazing, and weatherproofing. Our crew has been doing CGI sales & service work long enough to have opinions about specific model quirks, not just brochures.
We’re the ones who get called after another contractor slaps in a window that leaks at the first October squall. Homeowners here want someone who answers the phone at odd hours, stands behind the work, and doesn’t disappear when a permit question comes up. That’s us. Ed’s name is on the door.
Common CGI Windows & Doors Problems We Solve in Fort Lauderdale
CGI products are genuinely solid. That said, Fort Lauderdale’s environment finds the weak points in anything. Here’s what we routinely fix:
- Salt-crystallized track rollers on CGI 9300 horizontal sliders. If you live near Himmarshee Canal or off Las Olas, brackish air creeps into the tracks and crusts the rollers until the panel drags or sticks. We swap in marine-grade stainless rollers that actually hold up to canal air.
- Weathered gaskets on Sentinel Series units. After a few seasons of heavy afternoon downpours, the original gaskets compress and shrink. Water starts weeping at the sill. A fresh gasket set, properly seated, usually solves it without replacing the glass.
- Corrosion pitting on unpainted CGI aluminum frames. Beachfront or even near-beach condos in Fort Lauderdale routinely show pitting within five to seven years, even with factory finish. If it’s surface-level, our crew cleans and treats it. If it’s structural, we tell you straight: full replacement.
- Failed balance springs on older CGI single-hung models. Upper sashes that slam shut aren’t just loud. They’re fatigued balance springs telling you they’re finished. We replace the spring assembly with parts rated for the same load class.
- Fogged or failed laminated glass units. Hurricane impact glazing can delaminate over time, especially if a frame ever flexed during a storm. We handle glass replacement and full frame swaps on CGI Classic 8300 and Estate Collection models.
CGI Service in Fort Lauderdale: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Fort Lauderdale sits entirely inside Florida’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone. That means every window replacement has to carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance. But the code part is just the baseline. The real variable here is the salt. This city has more than 165 miles of navigable canals, putting thousands of homeowners close enough to brackish water that salt spray at ground level beats on frames every day. It’s not the same as living in Plantation or Sunrise.
For CGI owners, here’s what that actually means: a standard 9300 roller that might last 15 years inland gets sticky in three years near the water. A Sentinel Series gasket that holds in a dry climate starts weeping in two. Our crew replaced a set of corroded CGI 9300 horizontal rollers in a Victoria Park ranch where the original 1970s frames had rotted from canal air. We pulled the old sashes, swapped in marine-grade stainless steel rollers, and installed new SentryGlass laminated units to get the owner’s wind mitigation inspection passed before their insurer dropped them. That’s the job. It’s not theoretical, and it’s not in a product catalog.
CGI Models & Products We Service in Fort Lauderdale
We handle all four core CGI lines: the Sentinel Series Impact Windows in Fort Lauderdale, the Estate Collection casement and picture windows, the Classic 8300 single-hung, and the 9300 horizontal roller. On critical HVHZ components like stainless steel hinges and laminated glass, we use genuine CGI parts. On rollers and gaskets, we source marine-grade aftermarket options when the OEM’s lead time could push your insurance renewal or close date off a cliff. If corrosion has gotten into the frame structure itself, we recommend full replacement. Patches don’t pass Miami-Dade inspections.
CGI Service Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
Here’s a straight answer on costs. Roller replacement on a 9300 slider typically runs $120 to $220 per sash. New gaskets for a Sentinel Series unit land between $90 and $180 per window. A full frame Fort Lauderdale Window Installation for CGI impact windows generally runs $1,200 to $2,800 per opening, installed. We keep common aftermarket rollers and gasket profiles stocked locally, which trims turnaround time. Every job starts with a free estimate and a written line-item quote. No change orders unless you change the scope. Call (904) 747-8989 and we’ll give you real numbers, not a range pulled from some national average.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - CGI Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale
Yes. CGI’s powder-coated frames paired with stainless steel hardware are the practical choice for canal-front homes in neighborhoods like Colee Hammock or Rio Vista. The factory default works, but we always recommend specifying stainless hardware and upgraded gaskets when salt spray is part of daily life. That combination passes code and actually lasts. Call (904) 747-8989 for a free estimate on the right configuration.
Yes, if the frame isn’t compromised. We replace 9300 series rollers all the time on sliders that still seal properly and show no corrosion beyond the track. If the frame is pitted or the glass is fogged, replacement makes more sense. We’ll show you the frame up close before you spend a dollar.
No. Jalousie windows don’t meet current HVHZ code and won’t pass a wind mitigation inspection with panels added. For older Fort Lauderdale homes in Coral Ridge or Victoria Park, a full frame replacement with a Miami-Dade NOA-rated product like the CGI Sentinel Series is the route. Call (904) 747-8989 and we can pull the exact NOA for your project before you commit.
They do. Fort Lauderdale’s canal humidity and salt air mean we use higher-grade gasket compounds and frequently upgrade to marine-rated sealants on any exposed perimeter. Work we do in Coral Springs won’t need the same approach. It’s a geographic reality, not a upsell.
We prioritize insurance-driven replacements. For a single opening, we can often turn the job around within a week if the product is stocked locally or already in the supply chain. Full-house jobs take longer, but we’ll give you a written schedule before we start. Call (904) 747-8989 with your renewal date and we’ll give you the straight answer.
Service Areas Near Fort Lauderdale
Our crew covers Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding cities. We regularly work in Oakland Park, Wilton Manors, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Pompano Beach, and Plantation. If you’re in any of these areas, you’re in our Fort Lauderdale service area. For specific pages, see our CGI service in Oakland Park and CGI service in Wilton Manors coverage.
Book Your CGI Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
Call (904) 747-8989 for a free estimate on CGI service or full replacement in Fort Lauderdale. A real person answers. We’re the one down the road.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2011.
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.