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AfterCGI Impact Windows in Boca Raton: What to Know First
CGI impact windows in Boca Raton typically cost $1,800-$4,200 per opening installed, depending on the series, size, and whether the frame is salvageable. We provide independent CGI service as an independent CGI service provider - meaning we repair, replace, and service CGI impact windows without being tied to any manufacturer’s sales agenda. Most CGI repairs are completed in one visit, and every quote is free with a call to (561) 264-1337.
This page is for homeowners who already own CGI impact windows or are weighing CGI against PGT, CWS, ES Windows, or ECO Window Systems. If you’re in Boca Raton and your CGI windows are fogged, binding, leaking, or no longer closing square after a storm, you want specifics - not a brand brochure. That’s what follows.
How CGI Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Santorini and Targa series: roller and track wear at the coast. In Boca Raton’s salt air, the stainless rollers on CGI horizontal sliders pick up corrosion faster than the manufacturer’s general maintenance guide suggests. The symptom is a panel that starts gliding fine, then grabs about two-thirds of the way across the frame. The real cause is usually corroded roller bearings, not a bent track. We replace the roller assembly with OEM or a marine-grade aftermarket equivalent, clean the track channel, and reset the panel height so it doesn’t chew through the next set in eighteen months.
- Estate and Estate Collection casements: crank operator backlash after repeated over-tightening. These are among the most common CGI windows in Boca Raton’s older neighborhoods, from Boca Teeca to Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club. Homeowners crank them shut with force, year after year, and the operator gear develops slack. The window still seals, but it rattles in wind and the handle doesn’t stay seated. We replace the operator assembly and re-time the sash so it racks square in the frame.
- Melbourne fixed and picture windows: seal failure that reads as “broken glass.” A fogged CGI window is rarely broken glass - it’s a failed insulating glass seal. On CGI’s fixed units, the seal degrades around the perimeter, moisture gets between the panes, and the glass loses its clarity. We replace the insulated glass unit, match the Low-E coating to the original spec, and register the replacement under the appropriate warranty layer where it applies.
- Sentinel and commercial-grade frames: caulk lines that hold water against the sill. Boca Raton’s rainy season exposes exterior sealant failures quickly. On CGI’s heavier Sentinel frames, the original install caulk can shrink and pull away from the stucco or concrete, letting water sit against the sill pan. The homeowner sees staining below the window indoors. We cut out the old sealant, inspect the pan flashing, re-seal with a commercial-grade polyurethane, and check the weep holes are clear so the window drains the way it was designed to.
- CGI awning windows in older condos: improper hinge load from the original install. We see this a lot in Boca Raton’s beachfront and Intracoastal condos. The awning hinge was never shimmed correctly, so the sash hangs heavy on one side, the weatherstrip compresses unevenly, and the window doesn’t close flush. We remove the sash, correct the hinge geometry, replace the weatherstrip, and test the closure against a flashlight to confirm no light passes anywhere around the seal.
Our CGI Impact Windows Process
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The call. A live person answers. You describe the window, the symptom, and the age of the install. We ask whether you have the original CGI paperwork because it matters for warranty work.
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The measure and diagnosis. A background-checked, uniformed technician comes to your Boca Raton home, measures every opening twice, and inspects the frame, glass, hardware, and seal condition. We look for the root cause - not just the visible symptom.
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The parts decision, on paper. We quote OEM CGI parts and, where it makes sense, a quality aftermarket equivalent, side by side. We tell you which one we’d put in our own mother’s house and why.
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The work. We set the window square, seal it properly, and register both warranty layers before the truck leaves the driveway. If the pane is not true, the job is not done.
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The test and cleanup. We run the sash through its full travel, check the seal with a light test, and clean the work area. You walk the job with us before we leave.
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The follow-through. Every CGI job is covered by our Done Right Promise. If something’s not right, we make it right. No paperwork, no arguing.
What CGI Impact Windows Costs in Boca Raton
- Fogged glass replacement: $350-$800 per insulated glass unit, depending on size and Low-E spec.
- Roller and track rebuild (sliders): $180-$400 per panel.
- Casement operator replacement: $220-$380 per window.
- Full CGI impact window replacement (installed): $1,800-$4,200 per opening, series dependent.
- Reseal and pan service: $150-$500 per window, based on linear feet and access.
What moves the price: window size, series, whether the frame is square and sound, floor level, and whether you need OEM or aftermarket parts. We give a written line-item quote before any work starts - no surprise charges, no change orders mid-job. Call (561) 264-1337 for a free estimate. We’ll be there when we say.
Why Boca Raton Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for CGI Work
We’ve been doing this since 2008, and it’s not a franchise playbook. Dale Kessler, our owner, grew up in Boca Teeca and learned the trade from a father who spent weekends rebuilding jalousie windows up and down the block. Our technicians work on CGI, PGT, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems - so when we give you a recommendation, it’s not because CGI is the only line we know. It’s because we’ve measured enough frames, chased enough leaks, and registered enough warranties to know what holds in this climate.
Every job is covered by the Done Right Promise and The Keystone Standard: both manufacturer warranty layers registered in writing, durations stated, before we leave your driveway. A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We stand behind the work - in writing, not in a handshake.
FAQs
No - as long as the work is done correctly and the replacement parts meet or exceed the original specification. That’s why we register both warranty layers in writing for every job. If a claim needs to be filed later, the paperwork is already in order.
Common parts - rollers, operators, weatherstrip, and standard insulated glass units - are usually on hand or available within a few days. Custom or long-discontinued CGI series can take longer. We tell you the lead time before any work is scheduled, and we show you the parts order on paper so there’s no mystery. Call (561) 264-1337 for a current check on your specific series.
If the frame is square, the glass is sound, and the failure is in hardware or sealant, a repair is the honest choice. If the frame has racked, the glass seal has failed across multiple panes, or the window was never installed correctly in the first place, replacement usually costs less over the long run. We’ll show you both numbers side by side and let the math speak.
For repair work, a live person answers the phone at (561) 264-1337 and we schedule the first available appointment that fits your day. We don’t leave a second appointment hanging - most repairs are done in one visit, and we measure twice before anything is ordered.
Yes. When a job requires a permit in the City of Boca Raton or Palm Beach County, we pull it, schedule the inspection, and stand behind the work through final sign-off. It’s part of the square deal - no surprises, no shortcuts.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Boca Raton 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.