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We provide independent CGI window and door service across Fort Lauderdale, from impact-rated glass replacement to full-frame installs. What makes our CGI work different here is simple: we know which repairs are legal under Broward County wind-load codes and which parts carry proper Florida Product Approval. If you own CGI windows or doors in Fort Lauderdale and something’s sticking, fogging, or leaking, call us at (682) 281-2168 for a free estimate with a written price before any work starts.
Why Fort Lauderdale Residents Choose Us for CGI Service
CGI windows and doors are built for hurricane country, which is exactly why they’re so common on Fort Lauderdale homes. We’ve worked on CGI Series 5000 and 8000 aluminum single-hungs, impact horizontal rollers, 3-lite sliders, vinyl double-hungs, and hurricane-rated entry and French doors all across Broward County. Our crew works to CGI’s published installation specs on every job, but we are an independent Fort Lauderdale window and door company, not affiliated with, authorized by, or sponsored by CGI. That independence matters when a homeowner needs an honest read on repair versus replacement. Sean Mackey, our owner and lead installer, learned the trade at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College focusing on construction technology and building envelope fundamentals. He’s been doing windows and doors for well over a decade, and he’s built a reputation for being straight with homeowners about what a job costs, how long it takes, and whether impact glazing actually makes sense for your block. Check out our CGI sales & service page for more on how we handle these products.
Common CGI Windows & Doors Problems We Solve in Fort Lauderdale
CGI products are tough, but Fort Lauderdale Window Replacement projects often reveal how the coastal environment punishes them in predictable ways. Here’s what we see most often:
- Salt-air corrosion on aluminum frames and locking hardware. Homes east of the Intracoastal get hit hardest. Pitting on CGI Series 5000 and 8000 aluminum frames makes sashes stick and eventually causes sash locks to fail. We clean, treat, and replace corroded hardware with CGI-spec or matching impact-rated parts.
- Failed glazing seals and IG unit fogging. Intense afternoon sun and daily heat cycling wear down the sealant on double-pane impact glass. You’ll see haze between the panes that won’t wipe off. We replace the IG unit rather than pretending a defogging spray fixes it.
- Water intrusion at horizontal roller tracks. Wind-blown debris clogs weep holes on CGI sliders, so water pools in the track and finds its way inside. We clear the weeps, check the sill slope, and reseal the track assembly against concrete block.
- Misaligned impact door hinges and multi-point locks. House settling plus repeated hurricane-season slam cycles knock CGI entry and French doors out of alignment. The door fights you, or the lock won’t throw all three points. We realign hinges, adjust strike plates, and replace worn internals.
- Sticky sashes on older single-hungs. After years of salt exposure and heat, the balances and pivot bars wear out. We replace worn balances with components matched to the window’s original design pressure rating so it opens with one hand again.
CGI Service in Fort Lauderdale: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Fort Lauderdale Window Installation of CGI products in this hurricane-prone coastal exposure means most units are impact-rated and must meet Florida Product Approval and local Broward County wind-load requirements. That has a direct consequence for service work: any replacement glass or hardware we install has to carry matching NOA or FL Product Approval documentation. A non-impact fix is not legal on these openings. We see this catch homeowners off guard when a handyman throws in standard tempered glass or a cheap aftermarket sash and calls it done. It’s not just wrong; it fails inspection and compromises the opening’s rating. If you’re on a canal-front street in Coral Ridge Isles or anywhere else in Fort Lauderdale where wind exposure is serious, the documentation trail matters as much as the fix itself. If it belongs on the page, I’ll put it there: number, timeframe, or trade-off.
We were called to a canal-front home in the Coral Ridge Isles area where a set of CGI Series 5000 aluminum impact single-hungs had sticky sashes and two fogged IG units after years of salt air and sun. Our tech replaced the failed glazing with CGI-spec impact IG units, cleaned and re-lubricated the rollers and sash locks, and re-sealed the frames against the concrete block. The homeowner said the windows now open with one hand and the glass is clear again, even facing the Intracoastal.
CGI Models & Products We Service in Fort Lauderdale
We service and replace the full range of CGI impact products, including Series 5000 and 8000 aluminum single-hung windows, horizontal roller and 3-lite slider windows, vinyl impact double-hungs, and hurricane-rated entry and French door systems. For parts, we use CGI-spec OEM glazing, sash, and hardware components when they’re available. When OEM is discontinued or on long lead time, we install quality aftermarket impact-rated parts that match or exceed the original design pressure rating. For older CGI units with failed IG seals on multiple windows, we often recommend full-frame replacement over repeated insert fixes because frame corrosion keeps causing new failures regardless of how well individual sashes are patched. Learn more about what we do throughout the Fort Lauderdale service area.
CGI Service Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
New CGI impact window installations in Fort Lauderdale generally run $850 to $1,300 per opening, which typically includes retrofitting into existing concrete block openings. Steel reinforced impact windows run higher, commonly in the $900 to $2,400 range per unit. For impact-rated doors, labor-only installation typically falls between $350 and $600 per door, with full door replacement requiring a custom quote. Parts like replacement impact IG units and OEM sash hardware are priced per component based on size and documentation requirements. The biggest cost drivers are product series, opening size, framing condition, and whether the fix needs documented FL Product Approval components. Every estimate from Juniper Windows & Doors includes a written line-item price before any work begins. Call (682) 281-2168 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
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
You can repair fogged glass by replacing the IG unit on most CGI impact windows, assuming the frame, sash, and hardware are structurally sound. On older Fort Lauderdale units with corrosion on multiple frames and several failed seals, full-frame replacement usually costs less over time than chasing individual repairs. We’ll tell you which path makes sense after inspecting the openings. Call (682) 281-2168 and we’ll come look at what you’ve got.
Yes. Any replacement glass or hardware we install on impact-rated openings in Fort Lauderdale carries matching NOA or FL Product Approval documentation. We won’t install a non-impact fix on a rated opening because it’s not legal and it fails inspection. You’ll get the paperwork with the job.
Usually it’s clogged weep holes in the track, which prevent water from draining out as fast as the rain adds it. Salt, sand, and wind-blown debris from Fort Lauderdale’s coastal exposure pack into the track. We clear the weeps, check the sill slope, and reseal the track assembly where it meets the rough opening. If the frame is pitted and warped, deeper work may be needed. Call (682) 281-2168 for an estimate.
CGI impact windows still hold up well in coastal conditions when properly maintained and when hardware replacements use the right rated parts. Some homeowners switch brands when they’re already doing a full-frame replacement, but staying with CGI is a perfectly valid choice, especially if you’re replacing a few units and want everything to match. We carry eight product lines, including CGI, so the decision stays with you. Get a look at your options with a free estimate at (682) 281-2168.
If the door closes smoothly but the lock lever needs forcing, or only one of the lock points actually throws, the lock is likely failing or worn. If the door itself sags or brushes the frame, the hinges and alignment are out, which then stresses the lock. We diagnose both on site. Call (682) 281-2168 for an assessment.
Service Areas Near Fort Lauderdale
While this page focuses on Fort Lauderdale, our crews also handle CGI service across nearby Broward County communities and the broader South Florida region. For homeowners further afield, we have dedicated pages for CGI service in Glendale and CGI service in Ontario. If you’re not sure which service area covers your address, call us and we’ll point you the right way.
Book Your CGI Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
Need a CGI window fixed, a slider leaking, or an impact door realigned in Fort Lauderdale? Call (682) 281-2168 now. We’ll schedule a free estimate, put the price in writing before any work starts, and back the finished job with our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
Written by Sean Mackey, Owner at Juniper Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2001.