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 Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale, FL | Sightline Windows & Doors Fort Lauderdale
Impact Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale require service from technicians who understand both the CGI product line and the city’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. We provide independent CGI repair and replacement across Fort Lauderdale, with one distinction: we measure every rough opening twice before ordering, because a unit that doesn’t fit isn’t a window - it’s a callback. Call (754) 666-7478 to schedule your free estimate; we bring a written price before any work starts.
Why Fort Lauderdale Residents Choose Us for CGI Service
We’ve serviced CGI impact windows and doors across Broward County for years. That makes us one of the few independent shops in Fort Lauderdale fluent in CGI’s HVHZ-rated hardware, glazing seals, and replacement parts. We know these products because we repair and replace them daily, not because we sell them under any manufacturer banner.
Sonia Raman, who leads our operation, spent a stretch of years replacing impact-rated sliding doors along the Intracoastal Waterway corridor near Las Olas. She learned exactly how salt air punishes a poorly sealed frame. That experience shapes how we approach every CGI job in Fort Lauderdale: we document the frame condition, we name the specific failure, and we tell you whether repair or replacement makes financial sense. Our CGI sales & service covers the full product line, and our Fort Lauderdale service area extends from the beachfront condos to the canal neighborhoods inland.
Every job runs under the Haven Standard we’ve followed since 2012. That means a written price before any tool is lifted, a background-checked and uniformed technician with license number provided before arrival, and a documented photo record when the work is done. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise is stamped on every job, not offered as a courtesy. We also provide a free second opinion on any written estimate from a competitor.
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AfterCommon CGI Windows & Doors Problems We Solve in Fort Lauderdale
- Corroded aluminum frame extrusions. Fort Lauderdale’s 165+ miles of inland canals push salt-laden air deep into neighborhoods like Coral Ridge and Wilton Manors. CGI’s anodized finish pits and corrodes on homes miles from the beach. We assess whether the extrusion is surface-weathered or structurally compromised; if it’s the latter, we recommend full replacement rather than chasing a repair that will fail again.
- Perimeter seal and glazing gasket degradation. In Fort Lauderdale’s humidity, CGI impact unit seals can degrade in three to five years - not the ten-plus homeowners expect. Wind-driven rain finds the gap during tropical systems. We source genuine CGI gaskets when available, and we reseal to HVHZ standards so the unit maintains its impact rating.
- Roller and track failure on impact sliding glass doors. Mineral buildup and salt residue accumulate in sill tracks, especially in canal-front properties. The rollers seize, the door drags, and eventually the track itself distorts. We stock CGI-rated rollers and track hardware for Fort Lauderdale turnaround without waiting on mainland shipping.
- Multi-point lock and hinge hardware seizure. Humidity cycles inside the door slab cause CGI impact entry door hardware to seize or misalign. The lock cassette quits engaging, or the hinge points bind. We replace with genuine CGI lock cassettes and hinges, or quality aftermarket equivalents for discontinued components.
- Failed glass seals in impact-rated units. Salt air degrades the glazing seal over time, allowing moisture between panes. In Fort Lauderdale, this happens faster than inland Florida markets because the canal network delivers corrosive air to non-oceanfront homes. We evaluate whether the seal can be addressed or if the insulated glass unit requires replacement.
CGI Service in Fort Lauderdale: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Fort Lauderdale sits inside Broward County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, which means every CGI window or door we install or replace must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance or a Florida Product Approval specifically rated for HVHZ - the toughest wind-borne debris standard in the continental U.S. No product without that documentation passes inspection here, and no inspector will sign off on a retrofit that lacks it. This is not a formality; it’s a legal requirement that shapes every decision we make about your CGI equipment.
The second factor is the salt. Fort Lauderdale’s canal network, the “Venice of America,” pushes salt spray into neighborhoods that owners assume are protected by distance from the ocean. We’ve replaced CGI frames in Wilton Manors and Coral Ridge that were corroded through from canal-driven air, not beachfront exposure. The homeowner is always surprised. We stopped being surprised years ago. That combination - HVHZ product-approval rules plus pervasive salt corrosion - makes CGI service in Fort Lauderdale a specialized discipline, not a generic window repair. We factor both into every measured survey we deliver.
CGI Models & Products We Service in Fort Lauderdale
We work on the full CGI impact product line: Sentinel Series impact windows, Estate Series impact windows and doors, Sentinel Impact Entry Door systems, and CGI impact sliding glass doors. Our approach is repair-first when the frame is sound: genuine CGI replacement parts for hinges, multi-point lock cassettes, rollers, and gaskets. We use quality aftermarket equivalents only for discontinued components.
If the extrusion is corroded through or the glass seal has failed structurally, we recommend full Fort Lauderdale Window Replacement. We don’t chase repairs that will fail again in two seasons. For Fort Lauderdale customers, we maintain stock of common CGI hardware to avoid mainland shipping delays on urgent jobs. Every replacement unit we specify carries the required HVHZ rating documentation.
CGI Service Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
Our pricing follows Haven Clause 1: the measured survey and the written quote are the same document. What you sign is what you pay.
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| CGI hardware adjustment or minor seal repair | $180 - $340 |
| CGI roller, track, or lock cassette replacement | $340 - $620 |
| CGI impact sliding door seal and hardware overhaul | $620 - $1,100 |
| CGI full unit replacement (impact-rated, HVHZ-approved) | $1,400 - $3,200 per opening |
Cost drivers include frame condition, whether the unit is accessible from interior or exterior only (common in Fort Lauderdale high-rises), and whether the original installation used proper HVHZ fastening patterns. Our free estimate includes the measured survey you keep, a written scope, and a photo record of current conditions. Call (754) 666-7478 for your exact quote - estimates are free, and we provide a free second opinion on any competitor’s written estimate.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - CGI Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale
Yes. Fort Lauderdale’s location in Broward County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone requires either a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance or a Florida Product Approval specifically rated for HVHZ. Without this documentation, no inspector will sign off on your installation, and your wind mitigation form (OIR-B1-1802) cannot credit the opening. We verify this documentation for every CGI unit we install. Call (754) 666-7478 if you need help confirming your current windows qualify.
Fort Lauderdale’s 165+ miles of navigable canals act as conduits for salt-laden air, delivering corrosive moisture deep into inland neighborhoods. We’ve replaced corroded CGI frames in Coral Ridge, Wilton Manors, and other mid-city areas where owners assumed distance from the ocean meant protection. The canal network makes salt exposure a citywide condition, not a beachfront problem. Call (754) 666-7478 for a frame assessment - estimates are free.
Often, yes. If the frame extrusion is structurally sound, we replace seized rollers, damaged tracks, and failed lock hardware with genuine CGI parts. In Fort Lauderdale’s Galt Ocean Mile corridor, we recently restored a 1960s high-rise unit whose CGI sliding door had seized from salt-corroded tracks - new rollers, lock hardware, and frame resealing let it pass milestone inspection without full replacement. If the extrusion is pitted through or the glass seal is blown, we recommend replacement. Call (754) 666-7478 and we’ll measure it on site.
Yes, typically by 30-45% annually if your wind mitigation inspection (OIR-B1-1802) verifies opening protection with impact-rated products. Insurance underwriters in Broward County now routinely require this inspection before renewing policies on older homes. The ROI conversation here is almost entirely about insurance savings first, storm protection second - a dynamic that barely exists inland. We document every installation to support your inspector’s verification. Call (754) 666-7478 to discuss how CGI impact units would affect your specific policy.
Three to five years is realistic for perimeter seals exposed to Fort Lauderdale’s salt-laden humidity, not the ten-plus years homeowners often expect. The canal-driven air accelerates degradation, and tropical systems test whatever weakness has developed. We inspect seal condition as part of every service call and replace with genuine CGI gaskets rated for HVHZ exposure. Call (754) 666-7478 for a seal inspection - estimates are free.
Service Areas Near Fort Lauderdale
We provide CGI service throughout Fort Lauderdale and adjacent communities. Our coverage includes CGI service in Wilton Manors, where canal-front homes see accelerated frame corrosion, and CGI service in Oakland Park, with its mix of mid-century CBS and newer construction. We also work in Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderhill, and North Lauderdale on impact-rated retrofits and replacement projects.
Book Your CGI Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
Call (754) 666-7478 to schedule your free estimate. We’ll bring a measured survey, a written price before any work starts, and a documented photo record when the job is done. Live phone coverage, 24/7. “Measure it right the first time or measure it twice on someone else’s dime.”
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2012.
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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