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AfterCGI Impact Windows & Doors in Royal Palm Beach: What to Know First
CGI impact windows and doors in Royal Palm Beach typically need service for three reasons: failed gaskets on aging frames, roller wear on heavy sliders, and seal failures that fog the glass. We are an independent CGI service provider, not a manufacturer branch, which means we make repair decisions based on what is actually failing, not a warranty flowchart. Most CGI repairs in Royal Palm Beach run $180 to $900 depending on the part and the opening, and we quote the job before we start. This page is for homeowners who own CGI windows or doors and want them fixed right, once.
If you know the problem already, call (386) 251-6745 and Dale or one of our techs will talk you through what we are seeing on CGI products across Palm Beach County.
How CGI Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
CGI builds a solid product line, but every window lives in the real world, and the real world in Royal Palm Beach is hot, humid, and occasionally hostile. Here is what we actually see on CGI impact windows and doors in this area:
- Santorini and Estate series sliding door rollers flattening under weight. These are heavy doors, often two or three panels, and the factory rollers are a wear item. After eight to ten years near the coast, the nylon wheels flatten enough that the door drags or jumps the track. We swap in stainless or heavy-duty aftermarket rollers that hold the door weight, then reset the panel so it locks square.
- Water intrusion at the sill track on older CGI sliding doors. The weep holes on early-generation CGI tracks were sized for factory testing, not for a Royal Palm Beach afternoon downpour that drops two inches in an hour. Debris and mineral buildup clog them, and water finds the inside. We clean and ream the weeps, check the sill pitch, and reseal the track ends with a marine-grade sealant that lasts longer than the original caulk.
- Fogged glass on CGI fixed windows and transoms. This is a failed insulated glass seal. The gas escapes, humidity gets in, and the glass clouds. It is rarely the window frame’s fault. We measure the opening, order a matching CGI-laminated insulated unit, and reset it without disturbing the frame or the surrounding stucco.
- Lock assemblies corroding on CGI casement and awning windows. In houses built before 2010, the multi-point lock hardware on CGI casements was prone to surface corrosion from salt air, especially on homes within five miles of the Intracoastal. The window still closes, but the lock binds or the handle snaps. We replace the entire operator and lock set rather than forcing a corroded part to work.
- Gasket compression loss on CGI Estate series windows. The rubber glazing gaskets on any impact window lose resilience over time. On a west-facing Royal Palm Beach wall, afternoon sun cooks the gasket until it hardens and shrinks. A one-millimeter gap is enough to whistle in a windstorm and let air move. We deglaze the sash, replace the gasket with a factory-spec material, and reglaze to the correct compression.
Dale has said it more than once on a job site: if it is not sealed right, the next storm will tell you. We would rather the storm tell us nothing.
Our CGI Impact Windows & Doors Process
Every CGI job, whether it is a stuck sliding door or a full window replacement, follows the same sequence. No shortcuts, no surprises.
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Call and describe the problem. A live person answers at (386) 251-6745. We ask what the window or door is doing, what series it is if you know it, and whether water or air is moving.
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We come out and measure. Our techs are background-checked and uniformed. They measure every opening twice and inspect the frame, the track, the glazing, and the seal. We write down what we find.
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Parts decision. If the part is a safety-critical component like laminated impact glass or a structural tie clip, we use CGI factory parts. If it is a roller, handle, or gasket, we may recommend a quality aftermarket part that lasts longer. We tell you which and why, in plain language.
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Written quote before work starts. You see the line items and the total. No change orders that appear at the end. If the scope changes, we tell you before it changes.
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The repair or install. Most CGI repairs finish in a single visit. We set the pane or the panel, level it, seal it, and test it in front of you if you want to watch.
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Warranty registration and the Done Right Promise. Both warranty layers get registered in writing before the truck leaves your driveway. If anything is not done right within 90 days, we come back and make it right. No paperwork fights.
What CGI Impact Windows & Doors Costs in Royal Palm Beach
CGI work costs what the part and the opening demand. Here is what we typically quote in Royal Palm Beach:
- Sliding door roller replacement: $220 to $480 per panel, depending on weight and hardware access.
- Window gasket replacement: $180 to $340 per window, including reglazing.
- Insulated glass unit replacement: $450 to $900 per unit, sized and ordered to match your CGI frame.
- Full CGI window replacement: $1,200 to $3,400 per opening installed, depending on size, series, and code requirements.
- Full CGI sliding door replacement: $4,500 to $9,800 installed, including removal, framing checks, and permit coordination when required.
What moves the price: opening size, whether the frame is salvageable, whether the glass is laminated impact-rated or standard tempered, and how much stucco or trim work is needed around the opening. We quote line by line, and we register both warranty layers in writing. Call (386) 251-6745 for a free estimate, not a ballpark guess.
Why Royal Palm Beach Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for CGI Work
We have been doing this long enough to know that a window company is only as good as what happens after the install. Dale Kessler grew up off Crestwood Boulevard, learned glazing and framing tolerances at Palm Beach State College, and has spent nearly three decades setting windows across Palm Beach County. The founding rule at TruePane is simple: if the pane is not true, the job is not done.
Every job carries the Done Right Promise and The Keystone Standard, which means both manufacturer warranty layers are registered in writing, with durations stated, before we leave. We answer the phone live, 24 hours a day. And because we install for more than a dozen lines, including Andersen, Pella, and PGT, we are not trying to force a CGI repair when a different fix makes more sense. We give you a square deal and we stand behind it.
FAQs
No, we are an independent CGI service provider. We are not a CGI warranty station. That said, we install CGI products, we stock or order factory parts when safety demands them, and we register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing on every job we complete. If your CGI product is still under manufacturer warranty, we can help you file the claim and handle the labor side so the work gets done correctly.
We use both, and we tell you which and why. For anything structural or safety-rated, like laminated impact glass, we use factory CGI components. For wear items like rollers, handles, and gaskets, we often recommend a higher-quality aftermarket part that outlasts the original. You approve the parts choice before we order anything. Call (386) 251-6745 and we can talk through what your specific window or door needs.
Most CGI roller, gasket, and lock repairs are done in a single visit, often within a few days of your call. Glass replacement takes longer because the insulated unit has to be ordered to size. We will give you a straight answer on timing when we quote the job, and we do not leave a second appointment hanging. For an exact timeline, call us.
If the frame is solid and the glass is intact, repair is almost always the better decision. We replace glass when the seal has failed, hardware when it has worn out, and the entire window when the frame is compromised beyond a dependable fix. We will show you the condition of what you have before you spend a dollar.
No, unless we both agree in writing before the scope changes. That is the square deal. The quote you approve is the price you pay, and if we find something hidden once the sash is out, we stop and talk to you about it before doing anything else. Call (386) 251-6745 to schedule your free estimate.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Royal Palm Beach 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.