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CGI Impact Windows in Davie: What to Know First

CGI impact windows in Davie typically cost $850 to $1,900 per opening installed, depending on the series and size, with most single-unit repairs running $180 to $450. We service and replace CGI lines across Davie, including the Estate Collection, Targa, and Sentinel series, and we quote real numbers on paper before any work begins. If you own a CGI window that’s fogged, binding, leaking, or failed its last storm test, call (863) 208-5172 and a live person will answer. This page is written for Davie homeowners who bought CGI for a reason and want the repair or replacement done right the first time.

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How CGI Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

• Sentinel series seal failure at the lower sash corner. The Sentinel line is common in Davie homes built between 2005 and 2015, and we see a pattern: the lower sash corner on the latch side loses its argon fill and starts fogging within eight to ten years, well inside the warranty window. The cause is nearly always a hairline void in the original sealant bed, not abuse. Our fix is a full sash replacement with OEM glass when the warranty applies, or a properly bedded reglaze with matched low-E laminate when it doesn’t. Either way, the pane gets set true and sealed with a commercial-grade structural silicone rated for Florida humidity.
• Targa series roller and track wear in horizontal sliders. Targa sliders get stiff, then they jump the track at the worst possible moment, usually the first serious wind event of the season. We replace the rollers as a pair, never just the worn side, and we reset the track alignment with a dial indicator so the sash rides level. When the roller housing itself is cracked, we recommend upgrading to the heavier carrier CGI specs on current production: it’s a small parts cost that buys back the smooth operation.
• Estate Collection interlock corrosion near the coast. Davie sits far enough inland that salt spray is not the daily enemy, but Estate Collection windows on homes near the western canal systems still pick up enough atmospheric moisture to corrode the interlock channel where aluminum meets aluminum. Homeowners notice the sash won’t close fully and the deadbolt won’t engage. We strip the affected channel, neutralize the corrosion, and re-coat with a marine-grade conversion coating before reassembly. It’s slower than painting over it, and it’s the only fix that lasts.
• HurricaneGuard hinge fatigue on casement units. The CGI HurricaneGuard casement is a serious window, but the butt hinges on the original install take the full load of a 70-pound sash. Over a decade in the Florida sun, the hinge pins elongate and the sash starts to sag, especially on south-facing elevations. We re-hang with stainless steel pins and realign the keeper so the multi-point lock engages fully again. If the hinge is beyond saving, we replace with a heavier-gauge aftermarket carrier that meets or exceeds original spec.
• Part availability gaps on older CGI lines. CGI stopped producing certain extruded profiles and hardware sets for windows sold before roughly 2008. When an owner has a broken latch, a bent hinge, or a cracked frame member on one of those older lines, CGI will sometimes point them toward a full replacement because the part no longer exists. We keep a working inventory of retired hardware blanks and aftermarket equivalents, and our techs will tell you straight if the repair makes sense or if the money is better put toward a new Estate Collection window. Nobody profits from you guessing wrong.

Our CGI Impact Windows Process

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   Call and speak to a person. You call (863) 208-5172. A live person answers, 24 hours a day. We note what you are seeing, which CGI series you have if you know it, and we set a time we will actually keep.
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   On-site diagnostic, measured twice. A background-checked, uniformed technician arrives on time and measures every opening twice before touching anything. We identify the failure mode, check the frame pocket for water intrusion, and confirm the glass makeup against the original CGI spec sheet.
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   Warranty and parts decision made in front of you. We tell you whether the warranty still applies, what OEM parts will cost, and whether a comparable aftermarket part is the better call. It’s written down, side by side.
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   The repair or replacement, set true. The old unit comes out carefully. The new sash, glass, or hardware goes in square and level. If the pane is not true, the job is not done.
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   Water test before we load the truck. We run a calibrated water spray on the exterior while watching the interior for any moisture path. Your witness, not our claim.
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   Warranty registration and a written guarantee. Before the truck leaves the driveway, both warranty layers are registered in writing with durations stated. Your Done Right Promise is in your hand, not buried in the fine print.

What CGI Impact Windows Costs in Davie

For a single-sash glass replacement on a CGI Targa or Sentinel window in Davie, plan on $280 to $520 installed, depending on size and laminate spec. A full window replacement with a new Estate Collection or Targa unit runs $850 to $1,900 per opening, with the spread driven by frame material, glass package, and whether the rough opening needs re-flashing. A hardware-only repair, one latch and keeper set on a HurricaneGuard casement, typically lands between $95 and $220. What moves the price most in Davie is water damage behind the frame: if the original flashing failed and the rough opening needs re-framing, the labor doubles and the job takes a second day. Get an exact number with a free estimate by calling (863) 208-5172. Written quotes, line by line, no surprise line items on the bill.

Why Davie Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for CGI Work

We are an independent CGI service provider, not a factory arm, so our loyalty runs to the homeowner, not the brand. That means we recommend the fix that makes sense, even when a replacement was what the homeowner expected to hear. Dale Kessler grew up off Orange Drive near the old Davie Arena and learned the trade at McFatter Technical College, and he has been setting windows in Broward County for twenty-six years. If it is not right on paper, it will not be right in the wall. The Done Right Promise and The Keystone Standard, both warranty layers in writing, are our baseline, not our sales pitch. When a CGI line has a discontinued part or a known pattern failure, we also quote side-by-side options from PGT, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems so you see the whole map before you spend a dollar. We plan to be answering the phone in Davie thirty years from now.

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