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AfterCGI Door Installation in Fountainebleau: What to Know First
CGI door installation in Fountainebleau typically runs $1,800 to $4,600 for a complete entry door replacement, with most jobs done in one full day once the door arrives on site. We’re an independent CGI service provider, which means we install and service their doors but don’t work for the manufacturer, so our recommendations are based on what your home actually needs, not what a corporate rep wants sold. If you own a CGI door in Fountainebleau and it’s not closing right, not sealing, or you’re just ready for a new one, call (727) 620-6983 and we’ll give you a straight answer and a free estimate.
How CGI Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
CGI makes a solid door. But Fountainebleau’s humidity, salt air, and afternoon thunderstorms work on every door eventually. Here’s what we see most often, and what actually fixes it.
- Warped or sagging slabs on older Sierra series entries. The Sierra line has been in South Florida homes for a long time, and we regularly replace the original hinges with heavy-gauge stainless ones in Fountainebleau because the factory hinges on early-2000s units were undersized for the slab weight. The door starts dragging on the threshold and the owner thinks the slab is warped. Most of the time the hinges are shot. We swap them, realign the slab, and the door swings like new.
- Failed weatherstripping and daylighting around the jambs on C series doors. C series is CGI’s commercial-grade line, and the doors themselves are tanks. But the weatherstripping channels crack after years of direct sun on west-facing Fountainebleau exposures. Once that channel cracks, you get air, water, and eventually ants. We pull the old channel, mill a replacement to match the original profile, and reset the door.
- Improperly shimmed rough openings causing slab misalignment. We’ve opened up CGI doors in Fountainebleau homes where the original installer used a half-dozen shims where he should have used thirty. The door frame was flexing every time it closed, and after a few seasons the slab was binding at the top latch corner. We pull the casing, re-shim the entire jamb with the right spacing, and re-hang the slab. That’s a job a lot of companies won’t touch because it’s slow; we do it because it’s the only way to make the door right.
- Loose or stripped threshold screws causing water intrusion at the sill. On just about every CGI line, the threshold is aluminum with a wood core, and the screws that hold it down work loose over time, especially with the constant temperature swings between Fountainebleau’s indoor air conditioning and outdoor heat. Once the threshold lifts even a sixteenth of an inch, wind-driven rain finds its way in. We pull the door, replace the threshold with proper sealant bedding, and re-set the slab. The difference is immediate.
- Cloudy or failed glass inserts in French and Double door configurations. The IGUs (insulated glass units) in CGI’s French doors can lose their seal, and once the desiccant inside is saturated, you get fog you can’t clean off. On a Fountainebleau morning with 80 percent humidity, that fog is obvious. We can replace just the glass pack in most cases, which is usually a fraction of the cost of a new door. If the frame is still solid, don’t let anyone sell you a whole new unit without checking the glass first.
Our CGI Door Installation Process
Here’s how a CGI door job goes when you call Winslow Windows & Doors.
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We talk through what you’re seeing on the phone, and we schedule the visit. You’ll always get a live person, day or night.
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One of our techs arrives in uniform, checks the slab, the jamb, the hinges, the threshold, and the seal. We tell you what’s wrong in plain English and what it costs to fix it. Written line-item quote, no vague hand-waving.
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We decide together on parts. If the door is under warranty or OEM parts are required to keep the warranty intact, we order from the CGI supply chain. If the warranty has expired and a quality aftermarket part matches or beats the OEM spec, we present that option with the honest trade-off. We never make that call without you.
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We install the door or component with the frame properly shimmed, sealed, and flashed. This is where most installs succeed or fail over the next decade, and we take our time here.
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We test the operation: open, close, latch, lock, and seal check. If it doesn’t pass, we adjust until it does.
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We clean up, walk you through what was done, and leave you with the paperwork. And if it’s not done right, the Done Right Promise means we come back and make it right. Period.
What CGI Door Installation Costs in Fountainebleau
Here’s what we typically see for CGI door work in this area. These are honest ranges, not lowball teasers.
- Hinge replacement and slab realignment: $180-$340
- Weatherstripping channel replacement (single door): $120-$260
- Threshold replacement with re-bedding: $280-$480
- Full entry door replacement (CGI, mid-range slab, standard size): $1,800-$3,200
- French or Double door replacement (CGI, impact-rated): $2,800-$4,600
- Glass pack replacement (per panel, varies by size): $350-$750
What moves the price: door size, whether it’s a single or double, the hardware you choose, and whether the rough opening needs reframing. We give you a fixed price before work starts, and that’s the number on your invoice. Call (727) 620-6983 for a free estimate.
Why Fountainebleau Homeowners Call Winslow Windows & Doors for CGI Work
Ed Winslow grew up a few blocks from Tamiami Park, and he still lives in the same zip code. So when we work on a CGI door in Fountainebleau, we’re working on a neighbor’s home. That changes how he approaches the job. My name’s on the door, literally, and our Done Right Promise means that if it’s not right, we’re not done. We’ve also got the backing of installing multiple premium brands, PGT, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems among them, so if a CGI door isn’t the right call anymore, we’ll tell you what is. You’ll get a live person on the phone, a background-checked tech at your door, and pricing you don’t need to argue about.
FAQs
No, if the installation is done correctly and uses the required parts, your CGI warranty stays intact. We follow CGI’s installation specifications on every job and order OEM parts when the warranty is active, so you’re covered.
Yes, in most cases we can match a CGI door’s finish, panel profile, and hardware layout. CGI has kept several core color and style families for years, and we can source matching replacements. For older models where a factory match is no longer available, we’ll show you the closest alternatives before ordering anything.
Most single entry door replacements take one full workday from uncrating to final cleanup. Double door and French door installs usually run one to two days. The bigger variable is lead time on the door itself, which we’ll confirm when you order. For a straight answer on timing, call (727) 620-6983 and we’ll check current availability.
Repair is almost always the better call if the slab and glass are sound and the issue is hinges, weatherstripping, threshold, or alignment. A repair typically costs a few hundred dollars versus several thousand for a replacement. We’ll give you an honest assessment, not whichever answer makes us more money. Call (727) 620-6983 for a free estimate and we’ll tell you straight.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner, Winslow Windows & Doors at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Fountainebleau and nearby areas.
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