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CGI Construction in Fort Lauderdale, FL | Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale
We provide independent CGI service across Fort Lauderdale: impact windows, doors, and roof-integrated products. The thing that makes our CGI work here different is that we treat salt-air corrosion and HVHZ code compliance as baseline requirements, not add-ons. Most repair calls we take within a mile of the Intracoastal come down to the same thing: aluminum that’s been eaten by salt, glass that’s held, and hardware that finally gave up. If your CGI windows or doors need attention in Fort Lauderdale, call (754) 354-7423 and we’ll send a technician who knows the difference between surface pitting and structural rot.
Why Fort Lauderdale Residents Choose Us for CGI Service
Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale works on CGI Sentinel Series windows, Estate Collection doors, and the Commercial/Architectural lines in homes from Lauderdale Manors to Las Olas Isles. Luca Romano, our owner and lead contractor, trained at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and has spent years on Fort Lauderdale job sites where the difference between a good install and a code failure is measured in millimeters. We’re not a CGI factory representative and we won’t pretend to be one. We’re an independent contractor that handles CGI sales & service with real knowledge of how these frames, gaskets, and rollers perform after a decade of salt spray.
Every job runs under The Relay Visibility Guarantee. That means a written price before work starts, live arrival time, and photo updates as the work progresses. No surprises at the invoice. The 365-Day Done Right Promise backs it all: if it’s not done right, we make it right. That’s not marketing language. That’s the standard we’ve operated under since 2005.
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Common CGI Construction Problems We Solve in Fort Lauderdale
- Salt-air pitting and corrosion on aluminum frames and hardware. Within a mile of the Intracoastal in Fort Lauderdale, unpainted aluminum CGI frames start showing white powder and pitting within five to seven years. We replace corroded hardware with stainless components and treat frames before they compromise the glass retention system.
- Worn or brittle gaskets and weatherstripping from UV and humidity. South Florida sun breaks down rubber faster than most homeowners expect. When gaskets go brittle, water finds its way in during afternoon thunderstorms. We replace them with genuine CGI gaskets when available, so the impact certification stays intact.
- Roller and track misalignment on heavy impact sliding doors. Estate Collection sliders weigh a lot. Constant use plus wind-driven debris slowly knocks rollers out of alignment. You feel it as a drag or a grind. We reset tracks, replace rollers, and rebalance the door so it slides like it did on day one.
- Laminated glass delamination or edge clouding after repeated hurricane pressure cycles. Impact glass takes a beating even when it doesn’t break. Over multiple storm seasons, the interlayer can start separating at the edges. We assess whether the glass can be saved or whether the sash needs replacement. If the glass is compromised, we recommend full replacement to maintain impact certification.
- Corroded through frames on older concrete-block homes. The 1950s and 60s ranches in Fort Lauderdale often had original single-pane windows retrofitted with CGI units years ago. When the original frame is corroded through, repair isn’t safe or code-compliant. We recommend replacement and handle the full install.
CGI Service in Fort Lauderdale: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Fort Lauderdale sits outside Miami-Dade County, which matters more than most homeowners realize. CGI products must still meet Florida Building Code’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements, but they do not require a separate Miami-Dade NOA. That distinction lets Fort Lauderdale homeowners choose from a wider range of CGI models without sacrificing code compliance, whether they’re working with a General Contractor - Fort Lauderdale or handling the project themselves. It also means that when we repair a CGI window or door in Fort Lauderdale, we’re working to a slightly different paperwork and inspection standard than a contractor across the county line. That informs how we spec replacement parts, how we document the work, and why we keep genuine CGI hardware in our local inventory. If you’re replacing a flat roof near Las Olas Boulevard and your existing CGI attachments need verification, we coordinate with the structural engineer and the building department so the window and roof work don’t conflict.
CGI Models & Products We Service in Fort Lauderdale
We service the CGI Sentinel Series impact windows, CGI Estate Collection impact doors, CGI Classic Series impact windows, and CGI Commercial/Architectural Series. The parts approach matters: we use genuine CGI hardware, rollers, and gaskets whenever they’re available because that preserves the original impact certification. For discontinued trim or non-structural components, we select tested marine-grade aftermarket parts. We don’t put mystery hardware on a CGI unit. Our local parts stock in Fort Lauderdale means we’re not waiting on a warehouse in another state when your sliding door is stuck or a sash seal fails before storm season.
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Here’s what CGI work costs in Fort Lauderdale, based on our recent projects and current material pricing.
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
What drives the cost is the number of units, whether the frames are corroded through or can be reused, and whether the opening needs structural adjustment on older concrete-block homes. A free estimate from us gives you a written line-item price, not a rough ballpark. Call (754) 354-7423 and we’ll come out, measure, and put the number in writing.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs – CGI Construction in Fort Lauderdale
Yes, and this is one of the most overlooked maintenance items we see. Aluminum frames and hardware within a mile of the Intracoastal need annual rinsing with fresh water to remove salt deposits, and we recommend marine-grade coatings on any exposed non-anodized components. If you’re already seeing pitting, it’s worth having us inspect the frame before the damage reaches the glass channel. Call (754) 354-7423 and we’ll take a look.
In most cases, yes, if the frame itself is sound and the glass replacement meets the original impact certification requirements. The tradeoff is cost: replacing the laminated glass unit alone often runs close to the price of a new sash once you factor in labor and disposal. We’ll give you the repair number and the replacement number side by side so you can decide. Call (754) 354-7423 for a written quote.
Roller replacement typically runs $200 to $600 in labor depending on the door size and how much track realignment is needed. Full replacement of a corroded or failed CGI slider runs $4,500 to $15,000 as part of a Fort Lauderdale Bathroom Remodeling or window and door project. The deciding factor is usually the condition of the frame and whether the track has been structurally compromised. If you’re unsure which camp you’re in, we’ll tell you straight after an inspection.
Yes, if the roof replacement involves any structural changes or if the existing window attachments show signs of corrosion or previous patchwork. The Florida Building Code requires that window attachments maintain their original design capacity, and a structural engineer’s letter is often needed for the permit package. We coordinate with the engineer and the building department so the work isn’t delayed.
That’s thermal expansion. The aluminum in your CGI door frame expands in the summer heat, and the interlocking center meeting rail binds when the panels are out of alignment. It’s usually a roller and track adjustment, not a door replacement. If your door has been sticking for a while, call (754) 354-7423 and we’ll schedule a service visit before it becomes a bigger problem.
Service Areas Near Fort Lauderdale
Our CGI service coverage extends across Broward County. We work in Fort Lauderdale service area neighborhoods year-round, and we regularly take calls from CGI service in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, CGI service in Plantation, Lauderdale Lakes, and Margate. If you’re anywhere nearby and dealing with a CGI window or door that won’t cooperate, call us.
Book Your CGI Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
If your CGI windows or doors need service in Fort Lauderdale, don’t wait for the next storm to find out if they still work. Call (754) 354-7423 and schedule your free estimate. We’ll give you a written price, a clear timeline, and a technician who knows CGI equipment inside and out.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner & Lead Contractor at Sawyer Remodel Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2005.
