New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Sightline Windows & Doors Fort Lauderdale pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
1. Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
2. Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
3. Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
CGI Door Installation: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide
CGI door installation in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $1,800-$4,200 for a standard impact-rated entry door, with most residential replacements completed in a single day. We stock CGI-compatible frames, hardware, and impact glass for the brand’s most common South Florida series, and we carry the measured survey and written price to your door before any work begins. Most Fort Lauderdale homeowners discover their CGI door is failing when the frame pulls away from the block during seasonal humidity swings, or when the multi-point lock no longer draws the slab tight against the weatherstrip after years of salt-air corrosion.
Which CGI Models This Applies To
CGI manufactures under several series names that appear throughout Fort Lauderdale homes built between 2005 and 2020: the Estate Series (aluminum impact entry doors), Sentinel Series (commercial-grade storefront and terrace doors), and WinDoor-branded sliding and folding systems that CGI acquired and still supports. The critical compatibility gotcha: Estate Series entry doors use a proprietary 4-9/16″ jamb depth that does not interchange with standard 5-1/4″ aftermarket frames without structural modification to the rough opening. We verify this with a frame reading taken at three points - header, hinge side, and strike side - because CGI’s own production tolerances allowed ±1/8″ variance year to year.
OEM hardware carries a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance number stamped on the hinge barrel or lock face; aftermarket equivalents from CFS or Amesbury will function but may void the original impact certification if the NOA doesn’t match. For Fort Lauderdale’s HVHZ requirements, we default to CGI factory-ordered components when the original NOA is still in force, and we document the substitution in writing if site conditions force a change.
Before
AfterSigns Your CGI Door Installation Is Failing
- Visible daylight around the slab perimeter. The compression weatherstrip has lost its memory, or the multi-point lock bolts no longer pull the door tight against the frame. In Fort Lauderdale, salt air accelerates this - we see it most often on east-facing doors within three miles of the Intracoastal.
- Operation requires shoulder pressure. The frame has racked out of square, usually because the original installation used shims instead of structural foam and the block has shifted. CGI’s aluminum frames transfer load differently than vinyl; they don’t flex, they twist.
- Condensation between impact glass lites. The insulated glass unit seal has failed. On CGI doors with factory-applied Low-E and argon fill, this means the IGU needs replacement - not the entire door - but the sash must come out to measure the exact lite size and thickness.
- Lock mechanism grinds or catches. The multi-point gearbox has corroded internally. We stock replacement gearboxes for Estate Series mortise locks, but the handing (left vs. right) and backset dimension must match exactly; CGI used 45mm backset on pre-2015 units and 50mm after.
- Threshold holds water after rain. The subsill or drain ports are clogged with coastal debris, or the threshold cap has separated from the extrusion. Standing water breaches the sill pan and rots the subfloor - we document this with photos before touching anything.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
| Component | Typical Range (Installed) |
|---|---|
| CGI Estate Series entry door, standard size (36″ x 80″) | $1,800 - $2,800 |
| CGI Estate Series with sidelite or transom | $2,600 - $4,200 |
| IGU replacement (glass only, impact-rated) | $480 - $720 |
| Multi-point lock hardware replacement | $340 - $580 |
| Frame reset / structural reinstallation | $620 - $1,100 |
What drives the range: rough opening condition (block, wood frame, or steel stud), whether the original NOA is still valid and traceable, and whether we encounter lead paint or asbestos siding from pre-1978 construction common in Victoria Park and Colee Hammock. Our quote includes the measured survey you keep, the written scope with line-item pricing, permit pulling if required, and the documented photo record uploaded to your job file. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers labor and installation; CGI’s factory warranty covers the product itself. We pull permits and schedule inspections where Fort Lauderdale Building Services requires them - typically on any door replacement in a designated flood zone or historic district.
DIY or Call Us?
There’s a short list of what a Fort Lauderdale homeowner can safely verify: the door handing, the visible model stamp on the hinge edge, and whether the threshold drains freely. Beyond that, CGI impact doors are engineered assemblies - the frame, glass, and hardware are tested and certified as a system. Remove the wrong fastener and the impact rating becomes a piece of paper with no backing.
We do not recommend owner removal of the slab or IGU. Impact-rated glass is heavy, the multi-point lock stores spring tension, and a dropped unit in a wind zone voids more than your weekend. We carry the specific jamb depths, backsets, and NOA-matched hardware on our trucks for Fort Lauderdale’s most common CGI configurations. Call (754) 666-7478 and we’ll bring the measured survey to you - written price first, no obligation.
FAQs
Twelve to eighteen years for the frame and hardware in coastal exposure, with the IGU seal typically failing first at eight to twelve years. East-facing installations within a mile of the Atlantic see the shorter end of that range due to salt spray and UV load. Call (754) 666-7478 for an exact condition assessment - estimates are free.
Yes, if the frame is still square within 1/8″ and the NOA is traceable. We replace IGUs, hardware, and weatherstrip as standalone repairs; we only recommend full replacement when the frame has racked, the NOA is obsolete, or multiple systems have failed. Call (754) 666-7478 and we’ll tell you which category you’re in.
A standard CGI entry door replacement takes four to six hours on site, with the slab hung, hardware adjusted, and weatherstrip compression-tested before we leave. Full-frame replacements with structural modification run one to two days, depending on rough opening condition and permit inspection scheduling. Call (754) 666-7478 to coordinate timing with your schedule.
We stock Estate Series hardware, common IGU sizes, and frame components for the configurations we see most in Fort Lauderdale - not every SKU, but enough to complete most jobs without a factory order delay. For obsolete WinDoor systems or custom extrusions, we measure and order with CGI direct, with the lead time named in your written quote. Call (754) 666-7478 to confirm availability for your specific model.
Sightline Windows & Doors Fort Lauderdale is an independent service provider - we are not affiliated with CGI Windows & Doors. We also stock and install parts for PGT, CWS, and ES Windows systems.
Sonia Raman, who leads our operation, keeps a running list of every product failure she’s seen and what caused it. She picked up that habit working summers with a glazing outfit in Burbank, measuring rough openings before she could drive. “Measure it right the first time or measure it twice on someone else’s dime” - that’s the standard we bring to every CGI door installation in Fort Lauderdale.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner, Sightline Windows & Doors Fort Lauderdale at Sightline Windows & Doors Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Sightline Windows & Doors Fort Lauderdale
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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