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CGI Construction in Fort Lauderdale, FL | Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale
We provide independent CGI window and door service across Fort Lauderdale, from high-rise condos on the beach to older concrete-block homes west of US-1. Our crews work on CGI Sentinel, Estate, Classic, and Commercial Series units every week, with direct field knowledge of how salt air and hurricane conditions age these specific products. If you need an honest assessment of whether to repair or replace CGI windows or doors in Fort Lauderdale, call (754) 354-3720 for a free estimate. We are not a CGI-authorized dealer or manufacturer affiliate. We are an independent service provider, which means we call it like we see it: sometimes the right fix is a $40 roller, and sometimes it is a $14,000 window replacement. Our job is to tell you which one applies to your building.
Why Fort Lauderdale Residents Choose Us for CGI Service
Most contractors in Fort Lauderdale can hang a window. Far fewer can tell you why a CGI Sentinel sliding door binds in a coastal condo but works fine six miles inland. We can, because we have spent the better part of two decades doing remodeling and construction work across South Florida, with a good stretch of that time running projects in Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods like Victoria Park. Isaac Pruett, our owner, has overseen everything from kitchen gut-outs to full additions, and he has seen what salt-laden air does to window hardware year after year. When you call us, you get someone who knows the difference between a gasket that needs replacing and a frame that has started to corrode through. CGI sales & service is what we do, but honest diagnosis is what keeps our Fort Lauderdale customers calling back.
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Common CGI Construction Problems We Solve in Fort Lauderdale
Here are the five most frequent CGI issues we see in Fort Lauderdale, and what is usually behind each one:
- Failed gaskets and weeps on older CGI windows. The rubber gaskets and weep holes on CGI Classic and Estate units degrade faster here than in drier climates. When they fail, water pools at the sill corners and eventually corrodes the aluminum frame. In Fort Lauderdale’s humidity, a failed gasket is not just a leak risk. It feeds rust from the inside out.
- Seized or misaligned rollers on CGI sliding glass doors. Salt builds up inside the track mechanism over time. We see this all along A1A and the intracoastal. A door that takes two hands to slide is almost always a roller problem, not a frame problem. Sometimes it is a $200 fix. Sometimes the track itself has pitted too badly to repair.
- Spalled concrete and rusted embedded anchors around CGI window openings. This one is specific to Fort Lauderdale’s older waterfront high-rises. Concrete spalling around a window buck is a structural warning sign, not a cosmetic one. If we open the wall and find anchor corrosion, that changes the scope of the job right there.
- Cloudy or cracked laminated glass in CGI impact units. Impact glass is two layers with a laminate between. Prolonged salt spray can etch the outer surface, and storm debris can crack the outer lite even when the laminate holds. The glass looks fogged because the laminate is exposed. That unit needs replacement, not polishing.
- Wind whistling through closed CGI windows. Usually an old gasket or an alignment issue with the sash. On older concrete-block homes in Fort Lauderdale, it can also mean the window frame itself has shifted slightly as the block settled. In hurricane season, that whistle is a warning. Air leaks mean water leaks are not far behind.
CGI Service in Fort Lauderdale: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Fort Lauderdale’s coastal high-rises east of A1A have a maintenance problem that simply does not exist six miles inland. Salt-laden sea spray settles on window hardware constantly. Within 90 days, CGI rollers and hinges on beachfront buildings start to bind. Not because the hardware is bad. Because the salt is relentless. We recommend bimonthly inspection and lubrication for any CGI unit within a quarter mile of the ocean. That is twice as often as buildings west of US-1 need. If you own or manage a condo on Galt Ocean Mile or anywhere along the beach corridor, this is not an optional chore. It is the difference between a $300 hardware service and a $2,500 door replacement when the binding finally strips a roller and tears up the track. A Fort Lauderdale service area contractor who does not know this is learning it on your building. We already have.
We tell you what we found, what it takes to fix it, and what it will cost – before we touch a thing.
CGI Models & Products We Service in Fort Lauderdale
We service the full CGI lineup in Fort Lauderdale: the Sentinel Series, the Estate Collection, the Classic Series of aluminum impact windows, and the Commercial Series used in many of the city’s condo and hotel buildings. For critical structural and impact-rated components, we use genuine CGI parts when they are available. A window that has to hold up in a Category 4 storm does not get a knockoff gasket. But for non-critical hardware like rollers, screens, and weatherstripping, we often recommend quality aftermarket parts. They cost less and perform just as well. Our rule on every job: if a CGI unit has frame corrosion or multiple failed components, we will tell you that replacement is usually more cost-effective than repeated repairs. We would rather lose a repair ticket than sell you a patch that fails in eighteen months.
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CGI work in Fort Lauderdale spans a wide range because the city’s building stock is so varied. A single-hung replacement on a 1950s block home costs far less than a full impact window package on a beachfront condo with HOA access rules and crane staging. Here are the most common CGI-related scopes we price in Fort Lauderdale:
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
What drives the cost: access (high-rise versus ground floor), frame condition, whether the opening needs structural repair, and whether your building requires specific impact ratings. Our free estimate walks through all of it in writing, with a fixed price before any work starts. Call (754) 354-3720 to schedule yours.
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, we work within HOA and building management requirements all over Fort Lauderdale, including COA approval processes, work-hour restrictions, and staging limitations that come with high-rise work on and east of A1A. We handle the paperwork and coordination. You handle deciding whether the HOA meeting runs long. Call (754) 354-3720 to get the process started with a free estimate.
We repair what is repairable. If the corrosion is surface-level and limited to a corner, we can often clean it, treat it, and replace the failed gasket or hardware. But if the frame metal has thinned or the embedded anchors are rusted, replacement is the honest answer, because a corroded frame in Fort Lauderdale’s salt air will keep failing no matter how many times you patch it. We will show you the damage and let you decide.
Yes. CGI has consistent color options across their product lines, and we match the frame profile and glass tint for partial replacements so the new unit does not stand out from the old ones. On older homes where the original finish has faded, we will show you the closest match and flag any visible difference before you commit.
Yes, permitting is part of the job when you work with us. Fort Lauderdale has strict wind-load and impact-resistance standards, and properties east of US-1 often face additional requirements under the coastal building zone. We pull the permits, schedule the inspections, and stand behind the work. Call (754) 354-3720 for a free estimate that includes the full scope.
For direct waterfront exposure, we typically recommend the CGI Sentinel Series, which is engineered for the highest wind-load and impact-resistance ratings and holds up best against constant salt spray. The Estate Collection is a good fit for larger openings and higher-end homes. The right choice depends on your building’s elevation, exposure, and existing frame dimensions. We will give you a straight answer after seeing the property, not before.
Service Areas Near Fort Lauderdale
We serve Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding area, including CGI service in Pompano Beach, CGI service in Davie, Sunrise, Wilton Manors, and Cooper City. If you are within a short drive of Fort Lauderdale and need CGI repair or replacement, call us and we will let you know if we can get a crew to you.
Book Your CGI Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
If your CGI windows or doors are binding, leaking, or showing salt damage, do not wait until the next storm to address it. Call Mason Remodeling Co - your trusted General Contractor in Fort Lauderdale - at (754) 354-3720 to schedule your free estimate. We will send a background-checked, uniformed technician whose name and photo you will have before they arrive.
Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner at Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2004.
