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AfterCGI Door Installation in Wellington: What to Know First
TruePane Windows & Doors installs CGI doors throughout Wellington as an independent CGI service provider. Most single-door installations take one day on site, and complex units like bifolds or doubles typically run two days. We quote in writing before any work starts, and the number on that paper is the number you pay. If you own a CGI door that needs a proper install, call (561) 349-4826 and we’ll walk you through what it takes.
This page is for Wellington homeowners who already own CGI doors, or are buying them, and want an installer who understands how these doors behave in South Florida. Not a brand brochure. Straight answers about fit, failure, and cost.
Key Takeaways
- We’re an independent CGI installer, not a factory rep. That means we call failures like we see them.
- CGI doors are built for impact, but installation errors and Florida humidity do most of the damage we repair.
- Every quote is in writing before work begins. No change orders, no surprise line items.
- Our Done Right Promise covers workmanship. Manufacturer warranty layers get registered in writing on day one.
How CGI Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
CGI builds a solid impact door. But in Wellington, we see the same handful of problems repeat across their product lines. Here’s what actually goes wrong, and what we do about it.
- Weatherstripping compression on Estate Collection entry doors. CGI’s Estate Collection uses a compression gasket system that works well when the door is hung perfectly plumb. When a slab settles even a quarter inch, or the original installer shimmed the hinge side to hide a rough opening, that gasket leaves a gap at the top corner. You’ll feel it as a warm draft in August and see daylight at the latch side in winter. Our fix is a re-hang with proper shim placement, not just thicker weatherstripping, because adding gasket thickness on a mis-hung door just accelerates the wear.
- Sagging panels on Targa by CGI and Estate French doors. Heavy impact glass puts real load on hinges. When hinges are under-torqued or the hinge-side reveal is off, doors settle over time. You’ll notice the active leaf dragging across the threshold or the top reveal opening up. We re-align the door, re-torque hinges to spec, and replace hinges that show wear rather than just tightening and hoping.
- Threshold leaks on any CGI door with a standard aluminum sill. Wellington’s rainy season runs hard from June through October, and a door that sheds water in a light shower will leak in a three-inch thunderstorm. Most of the threshold failures we fix trace back to improper flashing under the sill, not the threshold itself. Water wicks under, rots the subfloor, and shows up as a stain on the interior floor weeks later. We remove the door, flash the opening correctly, reset the sill with a proper slope, and test with a hose before we call it done.
- Roller wear and track misalignment on CGI bifold and folding door systems. CGI folding doors are gorgeous, but the carriage rollers are a wear item. When the top track drifts even slightly out of level, rollers grind and doors get heavy. You’ll hear a scrape or feel resistance in the middle of the fold. We align the track, replace rollers with the correct load-rated part, and set the door so it folds with two fingers of pressure.
- Finish degradation on coastal-exposure units. Homes in Wellington’s western neighborhoods don’t get the salt spray of Singer Island, but afternoon sun and humidity still age a powder coat faster than manufacturers admit. We see it most on darker finishes. When we install a new CGI door, we discuss finish expectations up front, and we register the finish warranty in writing so there’s no argument three years from now.
Our CGI Door Installation Process
Here’s what a CGI door installation with TruePane looks like, from the first call to the final walkthrough.
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Call and schedule. A live person answers at (561) 349-4826, day or night. We schedule a time and confirm it in writing.
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Measure and assess. We measure every opening twice. We check the rough opening, the subfloor condition, the existing flashing, and the plumb of the jambs. If the opening is out of square by more than a manufacturer tolerance, we tell you before we touch the door.
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Written quote. We price the job side by side, OEM parts versus quality aftermarket where it’s an option. You decide based on numbers on paper, not a verbal estimate.
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Installation. We remove the old door, address any subfloor or flashing issues, set the new CGI door, shim it properly, torque every hinge, and seal it for Florida weather.
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Test and walk through. We operate the door through its full range, check the reveals, check the latch, and run water where it counts. We walk you through what we did and how the door should feel.
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Warranty registration and promise. We register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing before we leave. The Done Right Promise covers our workmanship. If something isn’t right, we come back and make it right, no paperwork fight.
What CGI Door Installation Costs in Wellington
Honest numbers for the work we do. These are the ranges for standard Wellington homes. The final quote depends on your door, your opening, and what we find when we pull the old unit out.
- Single entry door, standard swing: $850-$1,900 installed
- French door or double entry, wider opening: $1,800-$3,400 installed
- Bifold or folding door system: $3,500-$7,500+ installed, depending on panel count and track hardware
- Pivot door installation: $2,200-$4,800 installed
- Storm door, pre-hung: $550-$1,100 installed
- Custom or arched door with new rough opening work: quoted per job after measurements
What moves the price up: a rough opening that needs reframing, subfloor rot under the threshold, heavier glass packages, and premium hardware. What doesn’t move the price: the quote itself. Once we put a number in writing, that’s the number. Call (561) 349-4826 for a free estimate on your CGI door installation.
Why Wellington Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for CGI Work
We’ve been installing doors in Palm Beach County since 2008 under Dale Kessler’s founding rule: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. We grew up in these neighborhoods, trained our apprentices here, and plan to be answering the phone thirty years from now. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed. They measure every opening twice. They register both warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves your driveway.
And when you call, a live person answers. Every time. We’re an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines including, and PGT, alongside our independent CGI work. That matters when you’re choosing between brands; we’ll quote them side by side on paper so you see exactly what you’re paying for. We do most jobs in a single visit, and our Done Right Promise means we stand behind the work. If it’s not right, we fix it. No arguing, no fine print.
FAQs
Yes, in most cases CGI’s warranty requires installation by a qualified professional, and improper installation is the number one reason warranty claims get denied. We register both warranty layers in writing on day one so your coverage is locked in.
We use OEM parts when they’re available and when they’re the right call for the job. For some hardware like hinges, rollers, and weatherstripping, quality aftermarket parts perform just as well at a lower cost. We show you both options on paper and you choose. Call (561) 349-4826 and we’ll walk through what makes sense for your door.
A standard single entry door is a one-day job. French doors and doubles usually run two days. Bifolds and custom work depend on the scope. We’ll give you a written timeline with your quote, and we show up when we say we will.
In most cases, yes. We match finishes across CGI’s product lines and source hardware that looks right next to your existing doors. If you’re adding a door to match what you already have, bring us photos and we’ll match it.
If the slab and glass are sound and the problem is hinges, weatherstripping, or threshold flashing, repair makes more sense. If the frame is rotted, the door sags badly, or the glass package is compromised, replacement is the honest answer. We’ll tell you which one you need. Estimates are free, and the recommendation is based on what we find in the opening.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Wellington and nearby areas.
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.
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.