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AfterCGI Roof Replacement & Installation in Fort Lauderdale: What to Know First
CGI roof replacement and installation in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $950 to $2,400 for most residential jobs, depending on the series, glass package, and whether the frame can be salvaged. We’re an independent CGI service provider, not a factory arm, so we quote the work honestly and stand behind it with our own Done Right Promise. If you own a CGI unit that has failed, is leaking, or no longer opens cleanly, this page tells you what to expect. Call (954) 280-4413 and a live person answers, day or night.
Key takeaways:
- We replace and install CGI roof units across Fort Lauderdale, from Victoria Park to Rio Vista to Coral Ridge.
- Most replacements are completed in one visit once parts are on hand.
- We register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing before we leave the driveway.
- Free estimates, line-item pricing, no surprises on the bill.
How CGI Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
CGI builds a solid product. But every product has weak points, and in Fort Lauderdale’s salt air and relentless sun, those weak points show up faster than they would inland. Here is what we actually see on CGI roof units in this city, and what we do about it.
- CGI Estate Collection roof windows: failed thermal seals from trapped moisture. The Estate line uses dual-pane insulated glass with a warm-edge spacer. If the exterior glazing bead was ever nicked during a prior service call, or if the original butyl seal dried out from years of direct sun, humidity works its way between the panes. The tell is a fog that comes and goes with the weather. We pull the sash, confirm the seal failure, and replace the IGU with a new OEM-spec unit, not a reglaze over a compromised spacer.
- CGI Sentry impact roof windows: stress cracks radiating from the corner. We see this on Sentry units installed in coastal high-rises where the building settles and the rough opening shifts. The laminated glass takes the load at the corner. A hairline crack becomes a spider web within a season. The fix is not glue. It is a full replacement of the glazing panel, with the frame checked for square before the new unit goes in.
- CGI Targa series roof glazing: gasket compression set and water intrusion. Targa units rely on compression gaskets to keep water out. After a decade of Fort Lauderdale heat, those gaskets lose their memory and flatten. Water finds the gap. We replace the gaskets with fresh EPDM, reset the glass, and water-test before we call the job done.
- CGI operable roof windows: hardware seizure from salt corrosion. The crank operators and hinges on CGI operable roof units are robust, but the salt air near Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas corrodes the pivot points. The window gets stiff, then impossible. If the frame is sound, we replace the hardware with OEM components and lubricate the channels. If the frame is compromised, we replace the whole unit.
- CGI fixed roof glazing: crazing on the acrylic top layer from UV exposure. Some CGI roof applications use laminated glass with an exterior acrylic layer. Ten to fifteen years of South Florida UV can cause surface crazing, a network of fine lines that looks like cracked ice. It does not compromise impact rating, but it looks bad and scatters light. We replace the panel with a current-production CGI-compatible unit, and the clarity difference is immediate.
Our CGI Roof Replacement & Installation Process
Here is how a CGI roof replacement job goes from first call to final walkthrough.
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Call and describe the issue. A live person answers at (954) 280-4413. We ask about the unit, the symptoms, and the age of the installation. We schedule a visit that works for you.
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On-site inspection and measurement. Our technician checks the frame, the glazing, the flashing, and the interior ceiling for signs of water tracking. We measure twice. If it is not right on paper, it will not be right on the wall.
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Parts decision. We quote OEM CGI components when they are available and the job calls for them. Where a quality aftermarket part does the same job for less money without voiding your warranty, we tell you that plainly and let you decide.
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The replacement. We remove the old unit, inspect the rough opening, repair any flashing issues, and set the new CGI roof window or glazing panel. The opening is sealed, shimmed, and squared before the trim goes back on.
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Test and cleanup. We water-test, cycle any operable hardware, and clean the glass. Your old unit is hauled away. There is nothing left for you to do but look up.
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Warranty registration. Before our truck leaves your driveway, both manufacturer warranty layers are registered in writing with the durations stated. Our Done Right Promise covers the workmanship too.
What CGI Roof Replacement & Installation Costs in Fort Lauderdale
| CGI Scenario | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Seal failure on a fixed Estate Collection roof window, IGU replacement | $950 - $1,450 |
| Complete replacement of a CGI Sentry operable roof window, standard sizes | $1,600 - $2,400 |
| Targa series gasket replacement and glass reset | $350 - $700 |
| Hardware replacement on a CGI operable roof unit | $250 - $550 |
| Full roof glazing panel replacement, oversized or custom | $2,000 - $3,800+ |
What moves the price: whether the frame is reusable, the glass package (clear, low-E, or impact-rated laminated), the accessibility of the roof opening, and whether we need a lift or staging. We price every job with a written, line-item quote before any work begins. The number on the quote is the number on the bill. Call (954) 280-4413 for a free estimate on your CGI roof unit.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for CGI Work
We have been in this trade since 2008, and Dale Kessler founded TruePane in 2008 because he kept seeing the same two problems: installs that were out of true, and warranties that were never registered. We fix both. Every CGI job we do carries our Done Right Promise, which means if it is not done right, we make it right, with no paperwork fights and no arguing. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and trained to work in your home the way they would work in their own mother’s. And because we are authorized installers for more than a dozen manufacturer lines including PGT, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems, we can give you a straight comparison if a CGI replacement is not your best option anymore. A square deal, in writing, every time.
FAQs
Most CGI roof window replacements in Fort Lauderdale run between $950 and $2,400, depending on the series, size, and whether the frame is reusable. A fixed IGU replacement is on the lower end; a full operable unit replacement is on the higher end. We provide a free, written, line-item quote before any work begins, so you know the exact number before you commit. Call (954) 280-4413 to schedule your estimate.
In most cases we can match the existing unit. CGI’s current production lines are dimensionally consistent, and we can order replacement sashes, glass packages, and hardware. If your unit is an older discontinued series, we will tell you that plainly and work with you on the closest current-production equivalent. If the frame is still square and sealed, we repair what is broken and leave what is good alone. Call (954) 280-4413 and we will take a look.
No. As an independent CGI service provider, we follow factory-specified installation practices and use OEM components where the job calls for them. We register both warranty layers in writing before we leave the driveway, with the durations stated, so there is no ambiguity later. If a warranty claim ever comes up, we help you file it with the documentation in order. Call (954) 280-4413 if you have a warranty question about your existing unit.
Once parts are on hand, most CGI roof replacements in Fort Lauderdale are completed in a single visit. Parts availability depends on the series and whether we are pulling from local stock or ordering from the factory; we will give you a clear timeline at the estimate. A live person answers the phone 24 hours a day, so if you need to reach us about a leaking roof unit at eight on a Sunday night, you will not get a voicemail tree. Call (954) 280-4413.
Repair makes sense when the frame is sound and the problem is isolated: a failed seal, worn gaskets, seized hardware. Replacement makes sense when the frame is compromised, the glass is cracked, or the unit is old enough that you will be chasing the next failure within a few years. We will show you the numbers for both options on paper and let you decide. Call (954) 280-4413 for a free assessment.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
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