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CGI Window Installation: The Wellington Owner’s Guide

If you have a CGI window that’s failed, fogged, or let water past the frame during the last storm, we stock and install CGI-compatible window units in Wellington with most jobs completed in a single visit. Installed pricing for a standard CGI impact window replacement in Wellington typically runs $900 to $2,800 per opening depending on size, series, and glass package, and we quote firm numbers on paper before any work begins.

Here’s how most Wellington homeowners discover the problem: a window that’s worked fine for fifteen years suddenly fogs between the panes after a humid August, or a bedroom window starts letting driving rain soak the sill during a summer squall, or the crank on a casement finally strips and the sash won’t seal against the frame. Maybe you bought the house with CGI windows already in and you don’t have a record of the model or installer. Whatever brought you here, you need a company that knows CGI’s product lines well enough to match the replacement correctly and install it so the warranty actually holds.

Which CGI Models This Applies To

CGI Windows & Doors builds impact-rated aluminum window lines common across Wellington, and the installation details vary by series. Most Wellington homes we service have CGI’s Estate Collection, Estate Entrances, or the older Sentinel series, though we also see Targa and Bordeaux lines in custom builds out toward the Equestrian Club. The compatibility gotcha with CGI is this: glass packages and frame depths changed between manufacturing years, so two windows that look identical from the street may not swap cleanly. You identify the right match by the AAMA sticker on the frame or the etched mark in a corner of the glass, which lists the series, the glass make-up, and the production date. If the sticker’s gone or faded past reading, we measure the frame depth, check the glazing bead profile, and match it against CGI’s current spec sheets.

On the OEM-vs-aftermarket question: for CGI specifically, we recommend OEM glass packages wherever the unit is still in production. CGI’s laminated glass is engineered to a specific interlayer thickness that works with their frame geometry, and a generic impact laminate cut to size won’t always seat correctly in the glazing channel. Quality aftermarket components like balance assemblies, rollers, and weatherstripping work fine when the frame is sound and the glass is intact. The decision depends on what failed, and we’ll lay that out plainly before you spend a dollar.

Signs Your CGI Window Installation Is Failing

• Condensation or fog between the panes. The seal around the insulated glass unit has failed and moisture is now trapped inside. Once that happens, the gas fill is gone and the window’s energy performance is finished. You’re looking at an IGU replacement, not a repair.
• Water on the interior sill or wall after a hard rain. In Wellington’s summer downpours, a worn glazing gasket or failed sealant bead at the perimeter lets wind-driven water find its way inside. Left alone, this rots drywall, stains baseboards, and invites mold into the wall cavity.
• The sash won’t close square against the frame. When a CGI single-hung or casement sash starts binding at the corner or leaving a visible gap when closed, the balance or hinge hardware is wearing, or the frame has settled out of true. That gap is exactly where wind and water get through.
• Cranking feels gritty, catches, or spins without moving the sash. The operator gears in a casement or awning window are metal on metal inside the mechanism. Salt air and humidity accelerate wear, and once the gears strip, the window won’t seal at all.
• Visible cracks in the frame or glass, even hairline ones. A hairline crack in impact glass doesn’t always blow out immediately, but it compromises the lamination’s strength. The point of impact-rated glass is that it holds under load, and a compromised unit won’t hold the way it’s rated to.

Replacement Cost & What’s Included

For Wellington, an installed CGI window replacement runs roughly $900 to $2,800 per opening. That range covers a smaller fixed or single-hung unit with standard laminated impact glass at the low end, up to a large casement or picture window with upgraded glass packages, custom sizing, or a stucco-match exterior trim at the high end. The variables that move the price: the specific CGI series, the glass make-up, the size, whether the existing frame can be reused or the whole unit comes out, and whether we’re matching interior trim. We quote parts and labor as separate line items on paper, written before the work starts, so you can see exactly what you’re buying. Every install is covered by our Done Right Promise, and both warranty layers get registered in writing before our truck leaves your driveway.

DIY or Call Us?

You can safely check a few things without touching a tool: whether the AAMA sticker is still readable, whether the sash closes flush on all four corners, and whether water stains appear consistently in the same place after rain. That tells us a lot over the phone. What you should not do is pull the sash out of an impact window, replace your own glass, or attempt to reseal a perimeter frame. CGI units are heavy, the glass is load-rated rather than cosmetic, and an improperly seated IGU voids the manufacturer’s warranty on the spot. If you’ve got a window that’s fogged, cracked, or leaking in Wellington, call (561) 349-4826 and we’ll put a scheduled appointment on the calendar. The estimate is free, and a live person answers the phone every time.

FAQs

How long do CGI windows last in Florida?

A properly installed CGI window in Wellington’s climate should hold its seal and function for 15 to 25 years, but the humidity and salt air near the coast mean seals, weatherstripping, and hardware typically wear faster than the glass itself. The frame and laminated glass can last decades while gaskets and operators fail in half that time.

Can a fogged CGI window be repaired instead of replaced?

Yes, if the frame is still square and the hardware is sound, we can replace just the insulated glass unit rather than the entire window, which typically runs about 40-60% of the full replacement cost. The old glass comes out, the glazing channel is cleaned and prepped, and the new laminated IGU seats in with a fresh seal.

How long does a CGI window replacement take?

Most single-window replacements in Wellington are done in one visit, typically two to four hours from set-up to cleanup depending on size, access, and whether stucco or interior trim work is involved. We complete most jobs in a single visit precisely because we measure every opening twice and prep the replacement before we arrive.

Do you stock CGI parts and glass, or do you special-order?

We keep common CGI hardware like balances, rollers, operators, and weatherstripping on our trucks, and we order glass packages by spec to match your exact series and production year. For glass, we don’t cut corners with generic laminates on CGI frames; we match the original spec so the unit seats correctly and the warranty holds.

Call TruePane Windows & Doors

If you’ve got a CGI window failing in Wellington and you want a firm number, a correct match, and an install done right the first time, call (561) 349-4826. We’ll schedule your free estimate, quote your options on paper, and register both warranty layers before we leave. Dale Kessler has been measuring, setting, and sealing windows in Palm Beach County for going on three decades, and the rule on the whiteboard hasn’t changed: if the pane is not true, the job is not done.

Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Wellington and nearby areas.