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CGI Window Installation: The Royal Palm Beach Owner’s Guide

CGI window installation in Royal Palm Beach typically runs $850 to $2,400 per opening when a full-frame replacement is required, and $450 to $950 when we are setting a new sash or glass unit into an existing CGI frame. We stock common CGI hardware and seal components on the truck, and most single-window installs are completed same-day once the opening is measured. You usually discover the problem the way most of our customers do: a window that will not quite close after a storm, a whistling leak on the east wall during afternoon thunderstorms, or condensation that showed up between the panes and never left.

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If you have a CGI product that is no longer doing its job, this page tells you what fails, what it costs to make it right, and when the fix should be left to a glazier who knows these units specifically.

Key Takeaways

• CGI windows use specific frame depths, mounting flanges, and glazing tolerances that differ between the Estate, Sentinel, and Targa series.
• We are an independent installer and service provider. We are not affiliated with CGI, but we work on their products daily and carry the common parts.
• Most Royal Palm Beach failures trace to one of three things: failed IGUs, worn weatherstripping, or settling that pulled the frame out of true.
• Installed pricing is quoted line-item on paper: part, labor, sealant, and disposal. No surprise line items at the end.

Which CGI Models This Applies To

CGI builds impact-rated windows and doors across several product lines, and the installation details change depending on which one you have. The Estate series uses a heavier extruded aluminum frame with deeper glazing pockets, which means measurements for a replacement sash or glass pack have to be taken from the inside of the frame, not the outside. The Sentinel and Targa series run slightly narrower profiles, and mixing components between them is where we see the most botched attempts. A sash from a Sentinel will not seat correctly in an Estate frame, even when the visible dimensions look close.

Identifying your unit is straightforward. Look for the CGI label on the frame edge or the corner of the sash. It will list the series, the glass makeup, and the manufacturing date. If the label is painted over or missing, we measure the frame depth and the glazing bead position to confirm the series before any part is ordered. We only use OEM CGI components for structural parts: sashes, frames, mullions, and impact glass packs. For weatherstripping and hardware that CGI sources from the same suppliers, we offer quality aftermarket equivalents when they match the OEM spec exactly. The decision is shown to you on paper before we proceed.

Signs Your CGI Window Installation Is Failing

• The window will not close flush against the frame. In Royal Palm Beach, this is often caused by frame racking from gradual slab settlement or an out-of-true mounting flange. The result is a small gap at the locking side that lets air and water past the weatherstripping.
• Condensation that will not wipe off. Moisture between the panes means the insulated glass unit has lost its seal. Once that seal fails, the argon or krypton fill escapes and the window loses most of its insulating value. This is not a cleaning issue; it is a replacement issue.
• You can see daylight or feel a draft at the frame corner. This is a caulking or flashing failure at the perimeter, common on older installations where the original sealant has hardened and cracked after years of South Florida sun exposure.
• The sash feels loose in the track. Worn or broken nylon rollers and track guides cause sloppy operation. Left alone, a loose sash begins to wear the frame itself, and the repair bill climbs.
• Water stains on the interior drywall below the window. This suggests water is getting past the frame flashing and running down the interior of the wall cavity. By the time you see the stain, the leak has likely been active for months.

Replacement Cost & What’s Included

For Royal Palm Beach and the surrounding communities, a CGI window install breaks down like this:

The range depends on the series, the glass package, the opening size, and whether the existing frame is salvageable. Every quote we write is line-item: the part, the labor, the sealant and flashing, and disposal. Nothing is grouped into a lump sum you cannot audit. We register both warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves, and the Done Right Promise covers the workmanship on every install. If the frame is not set true, we return and make it right.

DIY or Call Us?

There are a few things an owner can safely check. You can clean the track of debris, inspect the weatherstripping for visible cracks, and note whether the condensation is on the interior surface or between the panes. That information helps us diagnose the problem before we even arrive.

What you should not do is attempt to remove a CGI sash or glass pack yourself. These are impact-rated units that carry significant weight and specific glazing tolerances. A dropped Estate sash will damage more than the window. The frames are set into Florida building code-approved openings with structural sealants and fasteners, and one wrong move can compromise the entire assembly. If the pane is not sealed right, the next storm will tell you. Call us at (386) 251-6745 and we will send a technician who measures twice and sets it once.

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