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CGI Window Replacement in Boca Raton: What to Know First
Independent CGI window replacement in Boca Raton typically costs between $900 and $2,800 per opening depending on the series, glass package, and whether the frame itself needs full replacement or just the sash and glass. Most jobs are finished in one visit, and every estimate is written line by line so you see exactly what you’re paying for before we touch a window. If you own CGI windows that are fogged, binding, or leaking after years of salt air and sun, call (561) 264-1337 and we’ll give you a straight answer.
This page is written for homeowners in Boca Raton who already have CGI windows and need them replaced correctly. Not swapped for whatever’s cheapest. Not repaired with parts that void the warranty. Replaced the way Dale Kessler would want them replaced in his own house, which happens to be in this same city. As an independent CGI service provider, we’re not tied to any manufacturer’s script, and that’s the point. We work for you.
How CGI Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- CGI Estate Series seal failure at the sill. The Estate line shows up all over older Boca Raton neighborhoods like Boca Teeca and Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club. What we see repeatedly is a butyl seal that lets go at the bottom corners first, where afternoon sun hits the sill and condensate sits. The glass fogs, the homeowner thinks they need new windows, but often the frame is fine. We reglaze with OEM-spec glass and a fresh seal, then test the unit under full sun before we call it done.
- CGI Targa Series operator sag. Targa casements and awnings are workhorses, but the hinge hardware on south-facing walls takes a beating from salt and humidity. When the sash drops a quarter inch, the lock binds and the window won’t seal. Replacement is about sourcing the right hinge set for the weight of the sash, not cranking down a generic part. We replace the hardware and reset the sash square. If the frame’s out of true, that’s a different conversation.
- CGI Sentinel Series glazing bead shrinkage. Sentinel is a newer line, but we’re already seeing bead shrinkage on windows installed without proper expansion gap. In Boca Raton, where a summer afternoon can push surface temps past 130 degrees, that gap matters. A shrunk bead lets water sit against the glass edge. We pull the bead, inspect the glazing pocket, and install a new bead with the right thermal tolerance for this climate.
- CGI fixed window frame racking from settling. This one shows up in homes built on fill, especially in neighborhoods near the Intracoastal where soil shifts. The frame racks, the glass stresses, and hairline cracks start at the corners. You can’t fix a racked frame by replacing the glass alone. We pull the unit, square the opening, and set the new frame level. If the opening won’t hold square, we’ll tell you before we order glass, not after.
- CGI impact glass delamination at the laminate edge. The glass-to-interlayer bond can separate when window edges get regular salt exposure and no maintenance. You’ll see a milky ring around the perimeter. The fix is replacement of the insulated glass unit with new impact-rated laminate, not a film patch or a sealant smear. We order glass to the exact make-up of the original unit so the window still performs to its test pressure rating.
Our CGI Window Replacement Process
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Call and talk to a person. We answer the phone 24/7. You tell us what the window’s doing. We ask about the house, the exposure, and the history.
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On-site measure and diagnosis. We measure every opening twice. We check the frame for square, the sill for rot, the rough opening for settling. We don’t measure from the old sash and assume.
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Parts decision on paper. We quote OEM CGI glass and hardware side by side with quality aftermarket options where they make sense. You see the trade-off in writing, including warranty implications.
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Replacement done in one visit. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed. We set the new unit, shim it square, and seal it against Boca Raton’s rain and salt air.
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Test and verify. We operate the window through a full cycle, check the seal under light, and confirm the frame is square before we pack up. If the pane is not true, the job is not done.
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Warranties registered before we leave. The Keystone Standard means we register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing, durations stated, before the truck leaves your driveway.
What CGI Window Replacement Costs in Boca Raton
| Scenario | Typical Range (per opening) |
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| Estate or Sentinel insulated glass replacement, frame intact | $900 - $1,500 |
| Targa sash or casement replacement with new hardware | $1,400 - $2,100 |
| Full frame replacement, impact glass, standard size | $1,800 - $2,800 |
| Full frame replacement, impact glass, oversized or custom | Quote after field measure |
What moves the price: glass package, frame condition, opening size, and whether the rough opening needs correcting. Labor is skilled and warrantied, and we don’t pad the bill with mystery line items. Call (561) 264-1337 to schedule a free estimate and get a written quote that matches what we said on the phone. A square deal, every time.
Why Boca Raton Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for CGI Work
We’ve served Boca Raton since 2008 through the craft tradition Dale Kessler grew up in, right here in Boca Teeca where his father replaced jalousie windows every weekend. That heritage means we know which CGI series hold up on ocean-block lots and which ones argue with the afternoon sun. We’re also authorized installers for, and PGT, so if a CGI replacement isn’t the right call for your wall opening, we’ll tell you and show you the alternative on paper. Many of our customers stay with CGI. Some move to PGT or Andersen. What doesn’t change is how we stand behind the work.
Every job carries our Done Right Promise. If it’s not right, we make it right, no paperwork, no arguing. Both warranty layers are registered in writing before the truck leaves. Background-checked, uniformed technicians do the work. A live person answers the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Not a voicemail tree, not a callback form. We’ll be there when we say. That’s not a slogan. It’s how a company that plans to be in town in thirty years has to operate.
FAQs
No, not if the replacement is done with manufacturer-spec glass and hardware and the warranty is registered properly. We register both warranty layers in writing before we leave, so you have documentation that the work was done to the standard CGI expects. If you’re concerned about an active warranty claim, call (561) 264-1337 and we’ll tell you what the policy actually says, not what a call center rep guessed.
Both, depending on the job. For glass units, we order OEM-spec CGI insulated glass so the laminate, tint, and impact rating match the original. For hardware like hinges and operators, we’ll quote OEM and quality aftermarket side by side on paper and explain the difference. You choose with full knowledge. Call us at (561) 264-1337 and we’ll go over your specific window.
If the frame is square and the sill is sound, replacing the insulated glass unit is usually the right call and costs less than a full frame replacement. We’ll tell you honestly which applies to your window after measuring. Most fogged-glass replacements in Boca Raton are single-day jobs. Call (561) 264-1337 to schedule a free look.
Most single-window replacements are completed in one visit, and we’re often on-site within a few days of your call. Custom glass sizes take longer, and we’ll tell you the real timeline when we quote, not an optimistic guess. If the pane is not true, the job is not done, so we’d rather take the time to cut and set it correctly the first visit.
Yes. We match by series, glass make-up, frame finish, and hardware style. If your exact frame finish is discontinued, we’ll tell you before ordering and show you the closest match physically, not with a color swatch from a brochure. This is where knowing CGI’s lines across two decades of installs in Boca Raton pays off. Call (561) 264-1337 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
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.



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