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AfterCGI Roof Replacement & Installation in Wellington: What to Know First
CGI roof replacement and installation in Wellington typically runs $900 to $2,800 depending on the series, opening size, and whether the frame can be saved or needs a full tear-out. Most jobs take one full day on site once the unit arrives, and we quote fixed pricing in writing before any work begins. You will not get a lowball number over the phone that changes when we see the opening.
This page is for CGI owners in Wellington who need a roof replaced and want someone who knows these units well enough to avoid the mistakes that void warranties. We are TruePane Windows & Doors, an independent CGI service provider, not a franchise and not a CGI corporate arm. Dale Kessler and our crew have been setting impact-rated glass in Palm Beach County for decades. Call (561) 349-4826 and a real person answers, day or night.
Key Takeaways
- We replace CGI roof panels as an independent service provider, never claiming manufacturer authorization.
- Fixed written pricing before work starts. No surprise line items after the fact.
- OEM CGI glass when warranty preservation matters; quality aftermarket options when the unit is out of warranty and you want to save money.
- Wellington salt air and storm-driven rain accelerate frame corrosion on CGI roof units faster than inland homes see.
- Every job carries our Done Right Promise and both warranty layers registered in writing.
How CGI Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
CGI builds a solid impact-rated roof, but no roof is immune to Wellington weather. We see the same failure patterns season after season, and knowing which series you have tells us what to look for first.
- CGI Sentinel Series roof panels: channel clogging and slow drainage. The Sentinel line has narrow drainage channels along the frame perimeter. After a few hurricane seasons, leaf debris and pollen from Wellington’s mature oaks pack into those channels. Water sits instead of draining, then creeps under the gasket. We pull the panel, clear the channels, check the weep system, and reset the unit with fresh sealant. If you hear water sloshing after a storm, that is a clog, not a cracked lite.
- CGI Estate Collection roof windows: frame corrosion at the curb mount. Wellington sits with a thin salt haze off the Atlantic most mornings. On curb-mounted CGI Estate units, the aluminum curb flange is the first thing to pit. Once pitting starts, water finds a path. We replace the curb flange with a coated retrofit part that holds up better than the factory original, then re-flash the perimeter to drain properly.
- CGI Commercial Series roof panels: glazing seal delamination. These are thick laminated units, and in Wellington heat the edge seal starts to separate after 15 to 20 years. The panel stays intact because CGI builds a strong frame, but the edge fog never clears once the seal is compromised. That is a panel replacement, not a repair. We match the glass spec to the original drawing so the new panel fits the curb without shimming.
- CGI Clarity Series roof windows: crank and operator wear. These units get opened more than fixed roof panels, and the brass hinge pins wear oval over time. A sagging operator means the sash drops a few degrees on one side and the weather seal no longer seats. Sometimes a hinge rebuild is enough. Sometimes the sash is too warped from Wellington’s sun and the whole vented section needs replacing.
- CGI StormGuard roof hatches: rust at the locking hardware. The hinges and latch on StormGuard hatches are steel, and coastal humidity makes them rust long before the aluminum frame shows any sign of age. A rusted latch is a cheap fix if caught early. If the rust has spread into the hinge plate itself, we replace the hardware entirely rather than let a roof hatch fail when someone needs it.
Our CGI Roof Replacement & Installation Process
Every CGI roof job follows the same sequence, whether it is a single panel in a patio cover or a full replacement over a sunroom. No shortcuts, no skipping steps, no surprises.
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Call and book a site visit. We come to the home, measure the opening twice, and identify the exact CGI series and build date if the label is still legible. Most CGI labels are stamped on the frame edge or etched into a corner of the glass.
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Written line-item quote. We put the options on paper where you can see them. OEM CGI glass, aftermarket equivalent, or a full tear-out and new curb. Prices are fixed. If the job does not change, the price does not change.
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Parts decision. If the unit is under warranty or the glass carries a CGI etch that matters to you, we order factory parts and register both warranty layers on your behalf. If the unit is out of warranty, we show you what a quality aftermarket panel costs versus OEM, with the differences explained in plain language.
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Installation day. We cover the work area, remove the old unit, inspect the curb and flashing, and make any repairs before the new unit goes in. Every crew member is background-checked and uniformed. They treat your roof like it belongs to their mother.
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Sealing and testing. We set the panel, seal it with a continuous bead, and run water on the curb for several minutes. If it does not drain fully, we stop and fix it before cleanup.
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Cleanup and written warranty registration. The old unit leaves with us. You get a copy of the registered warranty paperwork while the truck is still in your driveway. If anything is not right, call within 90 days and we come back. No paperwork fight, no arguing.
What CGI Roof Replacement & Installation Costs in Wellington
Every job gets a written quote, but here are the ranges we see across Wellington for CGI roof work.
- Single fixed roof panel replacement (CGI Sentinel or Clarity): $900 to $1,600 installed, depending on size and whether the curb is sound.
- Vented roof window replacement (CGI Estate or Commercial Series): $1,400 to $2,800 installed. Larger curbs and laminated glass push the number up.
- Full tear-out with new curb and flashing: $1,800 to $3,500 depending on the condition of the surrounding roof membrane and the opening size.
- Parts-only repairs (hinges, latches, drainage channel cleaning, seal replacement): $175 to $600. We will tell you honestly when a part is worth replacing versus the whole unit.
What moves the price is the series, the glass spec, and whether the curb is rotted or sound. A house near Wellington’s preserve areas deals with more leaf debris and humidity than one on a dry interior lot, and that shows up in channel and flange condition. We quote what we see, not a number pulled from a catalog. Call (561) 349-4826 to schedule a free estimate, and the number we give you is the number you pay.
Why Wellington Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for CGI Work
We have been serving Wellington and Palm Beach County since 2008 as part of a family trade tradition. Dale Kessler founded TruePane in 2008 after years of seeing out-of-true installs and voided warranties, and the rule on the whiteboard has not changed: if the pane is not true, the job is not done.
Our Done Right Promise means if something is not right, we make it right. No fine print that covers neither. The Keystone Standard means both manufacturer warranty layers get registered in writing, with durations stated, before the truck leaves your driveway.
We also work on PGT, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems, so if you have a mixed house with more than one impact brand, one call covers it. And someone answers that call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Not a voicemail tree, not a regional call center. A person in Wellington.
FAQs
It can, if the installer uses non-approved parts or work methods and the manufacturer can trace the failure back to the installation. On any unit still under warranty, we order OEM CGI glass and register the work in writing so the warranty stays intact. On out-of-warranty units, we give you the choice and explain what each option means in writing before you decide. Call (561) 349-4826 if you want us to check your warranty status before you commit to anything.
Most single-panel replacements take one full day on site, and we remove the old unit and complete the new installation in that same visit. Larger jobs with multiple openings or a rotted curb may take two days. You will get a clear timeline on the written quote, and we show up when we say.
Yes. We match the glass spec to the original unit, including tint, lamination, and impact rating. CGI uses several glass configurations across their series, and getting the wrong one creates a visible mismatch and changes the heat performance. We verify the spec before ordering so the replacement panel looks and performs like the rest of the roof.
It depends on the failure. A clogged drainage channel, worn hinge pins, or a rusted latch is usually a repair that costs a few hundred dollars. A fogged edge seal, a cracked lite, or a frame corroded through the flange is a replacement. We will show you the condition of the unit when we are up there and recommend the least expensive option that actually fixes the problem. Call (561) 349-4826 for an honest assessment.
Wellington building code requires a permit for most roof window replacements, and yes, we pull the permit and schedule the inspection. You should never pay a contractor to do unpermitted structural work. If the job changes the opening size or roof structure, the permit cost is separate and will be listed on your quote before you sign.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Wellington and nearby areas.
If you have a CGI roof in Wellington that needs attention, call (561) 349-4826 for a free estimate. We will measure twice, quote in writing, and do the job right the first time. If it is not true, it is not done.
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.
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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.