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Why West Palm Beach Homeowners Choose CGI Construction
We provide independent CGI construction repair and installation service across West Palm Beach, specializing in Sentinel Series impact windows, Estate Collection windows, and Clasic-Craft sliding glass doors. Our crew has rebuilt and re-clad CGI units through hurricane seasons and salt-air exposure, so we know exactly how these products perform in coastal Florida. We are an independent CGI service provider, not manufacturer-authorized, and we bring hands-on local installation and remodeling experience to every job. Call (728) 203-3270 for a free estimate with a written price before any work starts.
Why Trust Elmstead Remodeling West Palm Beach for Your CGI Construction?
CGI windows and doors are built for impact resistance, but West Palm Beach throws things at them that no showroom demo ever does: salt air, sand, humidity, and hurricane wind. Our technicians work on CGI products every month and understand how these units fail in this specific environment. We know when a fogged Sentinel Series sash can be replaced and when the entire frame has been compromised. We know why a Clasic-Craft sliding door gets stiff near the beach and what fixes it without ruining the track. And we know which Estate Collection weatherstripping failures are simple wear versus a deeper flashing or seal problem.
Graham Stein, General Contractor and owner of Elmstead Remodeling West Palm Beach, walks every job site himself before a single drop cloth goes down. He keeps a written scope of work in every homeowner’s hands before the first tool is unpacked: itemized labor, materials by brand and quantity, and a firm start and end window. That is how every CGI project runs with our crew, whether it is a full impact window installation or a targeted glass replacement. Put it in writing, then do exactly that.
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Common CGI Construction Problems We Fix in West Palm Beach
These are the specific failures we see on CGI products in West Palm Beach, and what actually causes them:
- Fogging or condensation between panes on older Sentinel Series windows. Over years, salt air corrodes the edge seals on insulated glass units. Once the seal fails, moisture gets between the panes and the view fogs permanently. This is not a cleaning issue; it is a seal failure that requires glass replacement to restore clarity and thermal performance.
- Stiff or misaligned sliding door tracks on Clasic-Craft doors. Coastal sand and debris work into the bottom track and grind against the rollers. The door gets harder to slide, then the rollers wear flat, then the door starts binding. Left alone, a binding door stresses the lock mechanism and the frame. We clean the track, replace worn rollers with corrosion-resistant hardware, and realign the door so it moves the way it did when it was installed.
- Worn or crumbling weatherstripping on Estate Collection casement windows. The constant heat and humidity in West Palm Beach break down rubber and foam weatherstripping faster than it fails in drier climates. When the weatherstripping goes, wind and rain leak in around the sash. We replace it with high-quality aftermarket material matched to the original profile, then test the seal with a water spray to confirm it holds.
- Faded or peeling frame finishes on white CGI vinyl windows. Direct Florida sun, year after year, takes a toll on vinyl frame coatings. The finish goes chalky, then starts flaking. The structural integrity of the frame is usually intact, but the cosmetic damage is real. We can often address this with proper surface preparation and a compatible refinish, or replace the frame if the degradation has gone too deep.
- Leaking around window frames after storm-driven rain. On concrete block homes in West Palm Beach, water finds its way in when the original flashing around the rough opening was never installed correctly, or when sealant has failed after years of UV exposure. We remove the window, correct the flashing with waterproofing tape and stainless steel fasteners, and reinstall the unit with a continuous perimeter seal.
CGI Parts & Our Repair-vs-Replace Approach
For critical structural and impact-rated components like laminated glass and reinforced frames, we prioritize genuine CGI replacement parts. These are the components that keep a window performing as an impact barrier, and substituting aftermarket glass or frame sections risks changing how the unit behaves in a storm. For non-structural wear items such as weatherstripping, rollers, and hardware, we use high-quality aftermarket parts that match or exceed OEM specifications. Those parts are not safety-critical, and a good aftermarket roller with corrosion-resistant bearings often outlasts the original.
The replace decision is straightforward. If a window’s impact resistance has been compromised, if the frame is severely corroded, or if the cost of repairing multiple failures approaches the cost of a new unit, we recommend replacement. We give you an honest written comparison of both options, with prices, and let you decide. Call (728) 203-3270 to talk through your specific situation.
Our CGI Service Process – Step by Step
Every Boynton Beach Cgi service and West Palm Beach job follows the same sequence, and you get a written price before any work begins.
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Diagnosis. Graham or a senior technician examines the unit in person and identifies the exact failure: a failed seal, a corroded roller, worn weatherstripping, or a flashing issue behind the frame.
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Repair or replacement plan. We write up itemized labor, materials by brand and quantity, and a firm start and end window. No estimates that grow after the crew arrives.
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Repair or install. We protect the home first: shoe covers at the door, drop cloths on the floors. Then we do the work using OEM parts for structural components and quality aftermarket parts for wear items.
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Testing. We operate every window and door through its full cycle, check for air and water infiltration, and confirm impact-rated units are seated and fastened correctly.
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Warranty and clean-up. Every project carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right. We photograph the clean-up before the crew leaves, and you get a copy.
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We service and install the full CGI residential lineup: Sentinel Series impact windows, Estate Collection impact windows, Clasic-Craft sliding glass doors, and CGI Commercial Storefront systems. We keep common wear parts in local stock for fast turnaround on sliding door rollers, weatherstripping profiles, and hardware, and we order OEM glass and frames directly from CGI’s distribution network when structural replacement is required. On a waterfront home in West Palm Beach, our crew discovered fogged glass on two CGI Sentinel Series casement windows from 2009. We ordered OEM replacement sashes with laminated impact glass and noticed the original interior trim had been installed without proper flashing. We removed the windows, replaced the sashes, and added new stainless steel fasteners and waterproofing tape to the rough openings, leaving the client with clear views and a tighter seal for the next storm.
We Also Service These Brands
While Cgi in Jupiter and West Palm Beach are areas we know deeply, our remodeling work regularly includes cabinets from KraftMaid, countertops from Cambria and Silestone, and fixtures from Kohler. That multi-brand experience means we understand how your CGI windows and doors fit into the bigger picture of a kitchen, bathroom, or whole-home remodel, not just as standalone units.
FAQs – CGI Construction Service in West Palm Beach
No. We are an independent CGI service provider in West Palm Beach, not a manufacturer-authorized dealer or installer. That independence means we give you repair and replacement recommendations based on what is right for your home, not what protects a franchise agreement.
Yes, for critical structural and impact-rated components like laminated glass and reinforced frames, we use genuine CGI replacement parts. For non-structural wear items like weatherstripping and rollers, we use high-quality aftermarket parts that meet or exceed OEM specifications. We tell you which is which in the written quote.
Most weatherstripping, roller, and hardware repairs are complete in one visit, typically within a few hours. Glass replacement on a Sentinel Series or Estate Collection sash takes longer because OEM impact glass must be ordered and fabricated to match your existing unit, which usually means a one to three week lead time before installation day. We put the timeline in writing before any work starts.
We service and install the CGI Sentinel Series impact windows, Estate Collection impact windows, Clasic-Craft sliding glass doors, and CGI Commercial Storefront systems. If you have an older CGI product from a discontinued series, we can often match parts or recommend a current equivalent. Call (728) 203-3270 with your model number and we will research it.
Replacing OEM glass or hardware with genuine CGI parts does not void the manufacturer’s warranty on the remaining components. We document every part used and every repair performed so you have a clear record. For repairs outside warranty terms, our own 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the workmanship on every completed project.
Here are the typical price ranges we quote for CGI-related work in West Palm Beach:
| Service | Price Range |
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| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Roof Repair | $400 – $1,800 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
Your exact price depends on the number of units, the CGI series, the condition of the existing frames, and whether any flashing or waterproofing corrections are needed. Call (728) 203-3270 for an exact written quote; estimates are free, and the price we give you is the price you pay.
Book Your CGI Service in West Palm Beach, FL
If your CGI windows or doors need attention, the first step is a conversation and a free estimate. We will inspect the unit, explain what we found, and put a written price in your hands before any work starts. Call (728) 203-3270 to schedule your free estimate, and a live person will answer.
Written by Graham Stein, Owner at Elmstead Remodeling West Palm Beach, serving West Palm Beach since 2005.
