CGI Windows & Doors in Wellington, FL

CGI Windows & Doors in Wellington, FL | TruePane Windows & Doors

We provide independent CGI windows and doors service throughout Wellington, from original aluminum slider replacements in 1980s tract homes to full impact retrofits on equestrian estates near the polo fields. What makes our CGI work different here is simple: we’ve been pulling and rebuilding these units across Palm Beach County long enough to know which CGI series hold up in this specific wind zone and which components fail first on homes built before Hurricane Andrew changed the code books. Call (954) 280-4413 for a free estimate on any CGI window or door repair, hardware replacement, or full retrofit.

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TruePane Windows & Doors is an independent CGI service provider. We are not manufacturer-affiliated or authorized by CGI. That independence works in your favor: we recommend repairs when they’re warranted and replacements only when the frame or glass tells us it’s time.

Why Wellington Residents Choose Us for CGI Service

Wellington’s housing stock runs heavily toward 1980s and early 1990s CBS construction. Those homes were built to pre-Andrew standards, and many still carry original single-pane aluminum sliders and hollow-core exterior doors. Homeowners here aren’t typically looking for the cheapest bid. They’re looking for someone who can tell them honestly whether their existing CGI unit can be repaired or whether time and salt air have already made that decision.

That’s where our CGI sales & service experience matters. Dale Kessler grew up in Fort Lauderdale’s Sailboat Bend neighborhood watching his father reseal jalousie windows in humidity that never quit. He went through the construction trades program at McFatter Technical College in Davie, then spent the better part of two decades working glass and framing across South Florida’s coastal corridor. What he drills into every technician is the same thing: measure twice before a truck moves.

For Wellington homeowners, that means a crew that shows up uniformed, background-checked, and ready to work on CGI Estate Series units and Estate Collection doors with OEM hardware whenever it’s available. We quote side by side on paper so you see exactly what you’re buying before any work starts.

Common CGI Windows & Doors Problems We Solve in Wellington

These are the failures we see repeatedly on CGI products in this area, and each one connects to something specific about Wellington’s climate or housing stock:

• Aluminum frame oxidation and pitting. Wellington sits roughly 12 miles inland, but prevailing southeast winds carry salt-laden humidity off the Atlantic year-round. On older CGI frames without upgraded marine-grade hardware, that airborne salt accelerates corrosion, especially on the hinge side of outswing French doors where water tends to collect.
• Low-E coating delamination on 1990s insulated glass. Florida’s UV index is unforgiving, and Wellington’s sun exposure is no exception. On CGI insulated units installed in the 1990s, the low-E coating separates from the glass over time, leaving a cloudy or hazy appearance that cannot be wiped clean. The only real fix is insulated glass unit replacement.
• Hardened, cracked weatherstripping. The original weatherseals on CGI windows and doors in Wellington rarely make it past a few seasons of heat and salt air. Once the weatherstripping hardens and cracks, the air and water seal fails, indoor humidity climbs, and your air conditioner works harder every afternoon.
• Roller and track wear on Estate sliding glass doors. CGI Estate sliders are heavy doors. Add Wellington’s sandy, humid environment and years of daily use, and the rollers and tracks wear down until the door sticks or takes real force to move. This is a repair we do frequently, often with OEM parts when the hardware is still in production.
• Binding or sagging hinged doors. On Estate Collection impact doors, hinge wear and frame settling cause the door to drag at the threshold or bind at the strike plate. Left alone, the door gets harder to close and the seal degrades further. This is a component-level repair when the frame is still sound.

CGI Service in Wellington: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment

Here’s something specific to Wellington that shapes how CGI service plays out here. The village was built out primarily in the 1980s and early 1990s, before Florida’s post-Hurricane Andrew building code overhaul. That means the vast majority of original CBS homes along Pierson Road and in the planned communities around the polo fields still carry what they were built with: aluminum-frame, single-pane sliding windows and hollow-core exterior doors with no impact rating whatsoever.

For a homeowner with existing CGI products, that creates a two-speed house. One section might have impact-rated units installed during a past renovation, while the rest of the home still has original, non-impact openings. During the October to December window, when seasonal residents are preparing their Wellington estates for the Winter Equestrian Festival, we’re frequently called to bring the remaining openings up to current Palm Beach County wind-load code, just as we do with Palm Beach Gardens CGI service. The county’s design wind speed for this area runs around 155 mph, and the original aluminum sliders simply do not meet that standard. That’s not a sales line. That’s what the permit office checks when the retrofit gets inspected.

CGI Models & Products We Service in Wellington

We work on the full CGI residential line, including CGI Estate Series impact windows, Estate Collection impact hinged doors, Estate Sliding Glass Doors, and CGI fixed and picture windows. Our approach on parts is straightforward: we use OEM CGI hardware, weatherseals, rollers, hinges, and locking mechanisms whenever they’re available, because that keeps the manufacturer warranty intact. For discontinued hardware on older Estate units, we source quality aftermarket stainless steel components rather than pushing a full unit replacement that may not be necessary.

We repair when the frame is intact and the failure is isolated to a component. We recommend replacement when the insulated glass has delaminated or the frame shows corrosion deep enough to compromise the structural seal. Either way, you get the recommendation in plain language, with the numbers on paper before any work begins.

CGI Service Pricing in Wellington

FAQs - CGI Windows & Doors in Wellington

Why do so many original Wellington homes still have non-impact windows, and what does that mean for a CGI retrofit?

Wellington’s housing was built primarily in the 1980s and early 1990s, before Palm Beach County required impact glazing, so the original CBS homes still carry single-pane aluminum sliders and hollow-core doors with no impact rating. For a CGI retrofit, that means we’re often working on openings that need full-frame replacement, not just sash swaps, and the work must meet current 155 mph wind-load design standards for the county’s wind-borne debris region. Call (954) 280-4413 and we’ll tell you exactly which openings need what.

Is a CGI Estate sliding glass door a direct replacement for the original aluminum slider in my 1980s Wellington home?

Rarely a true direct replacement. The original aluminum sliders on 1980s Wellington homes have different frame dimensions and rough opening tolerances than a modern impact-rated Estate slider, so the opening typically needs reframing or adjustment. The good news is the finished opening can be made larger or cleaner-lined, and we document everything for the permit file. Call (954) 280-4413 for a free measurement and estimate.

What is the most common CGI window failure we see on Wellington homes near the polo fields?

Weatherstripping failure and frame oxidation from salt-laden humidity. The estates near Palm Beach Polo and the Global Dressage Festival grounds sit close enough to the Atlantic’s prevailing southeast winds that aluminum frames pit faster than homeowners expect, and the original weatherseals harden and crack within a few years. The fix is often component-level hardware and seal replacement when we catch it before the corrosion reaches the structural frame.

Can I repair the hinges and hardware on my CGI Estate hinged door instead of replacing the whole door?

Usually yes, if the door slab and frame are intact and the failure is isolated to the hinge, roller, track, or locking mechanism. We use OEM CGI hardware whenever it’s still available and quality aftermarket stainless steel components for discontinued parts. Full replacement only makes sense when the frame itself is corroded through or the glass has delaminated. Call (954) 280-4413 and we’ll inspect it before recommending anything.

Do I need a Wellington permit for a CGI replacement, or is it just a window swap?

Permits are required for impact window and door replacements in Wellington and throughout Palm Beach County, and the permit closeout includes wind mitigation documentation that proves the installed units meet the design wind load. We pull the permits, schedule the inspections, and register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves the driveway. Call (954) 280-4413 for an exact quote on your specific openings.

Service Areas Near Wellington

We work throughout Wellington and into the surrounding communities: Acacia Villas, Alafaya, Altamonte Springs, Altoona, and Apollo Beach. For CGI service in nearby communities, see our CGI service in Westlake and CGI service in West Miami pages. Our Wellington service area coverage extends across the village, from the planned communities to the equestrian estate corridors along Pierson Road.

Book Your CGI Service in Wellington Today

If you’ve got a CGI window or door that’s sticking, fogging, or losing its seal, call (954) 280-4413 for a free estimate. A live person answers the phone, and we’ll schedule a time that works. Most component-level repairs finish in a single visit.

Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Wellington and South Florida since 2008 with years of glazing craft behind the name.