New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
CGI Window Replacement: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide
If you own CGI windows in Fort Lauderdale and one has failed, here’s the straight answer: we stock and install CGI-compatible replacement windows, and a full sash or window replacement for a standard CGI impact-rated unit typically runs $700 to $1,600 installed in our market, depending on the model series and size. In most cases, we can have your replacement measured, matched, and installed inside the same week. That’s what this page is about.
Most Fort Lauderdale homeowners discover a CGI failure the same way: a window that won’t close after a storm, fog between the glass panes that won’t clear, or a crack in the impact glass that spreads slowly over a few humid weeks. Sometimes it’s a crank that grinds and stops working. The common thread is that the window is no longer doing its job – sealing out rain, holding back wind, or keeping the AC where it belongs. The fix is almost always a replacement, not a patch job, and the sooner it’s handled, the fewer problems it causes down the line.
Which CGI Models This Applies To
CGI’s Fort Lauderdale footprint is deeper than people realize. The brand’s storm-rated product line is everywhere in this city, and over the years we’ve matched replacements for a wide range of series, including the CGI Estate Collection, Targa, and the more recent Elan and Serenade lines. If your window has a CGI or CGI Windows manufacturer label, we can identify the series and match the replacement. If that label is faded or painted over – common in older coastal homes – our techs can identify the series from the frame profile and glass package.
The compatibility gotcha with CGI is glass chemistry, not just frame dimensions. CGI impact windows are engineered as a bonded unit: the laminated glass, the interlayer, and the frame are certified together to meet Miami-Dade and Florida Building Code impact standards. That means swapping in a random “impact-rated” glass pack that looks the same isn’t the same. Every CGI window replacement we install in Fort Lauderdale is matched to the original spec – glass thickness, tint, and low-E coating – so the unit still performs exactly as the manufacturer intended. We also carry quality aftermarket equivalents for older CGI models where the original glass package is no longer produced. For those, we verify the replacement meets current Florida wind-load requirements before it goes in the opening.
We’re an independent service provider, not a CGI corporate installation arm, which means we can be direct with you about which parts are worth matching at OEM spec and where a modern aftermarket equivalent actually outperforms the original. Sean Mackey, our owner, has spent years working with CGI frames in Florida’s coastal conditions and knows which generations of these windows age well and which ones develop telltale failures.
Signs Your CGI Window Replacement Is Failing
- Fog or condensation trapped between the glass panes. This is the #1 tell. In Fort Lauderdale’s humidity, a seal failure shows up as fog that won’t wipe away from inside the glass sandwich. It means the insulated glass unit has lost its seal, and the window is no longer insulating properly.
- Cracks or chips in the impact glass, even small ones. Impact-glass is built to resist wind-borne debris without shattering, but once the lamination is compromised, the structural protection degrades fast. Salt air along Fort Lauderdale’s coast accelerates that after a crack forms.
- A sash that sticks, catches, or won’t fully close. Florida’s heat and moisture take a toll on frame alignment over time. When a CGI sash stops seating flush, it’s usually frame warp or hinge fatigue – and the air you feel leaking in is your electric bill leaking out.
- Rust or corrosion on hinges, locks, or frame joints. Even marine-grade hardware wears down in this salt-air environment. If you’re seeing rust bloom on CGI hardware, the seal around that part is gone and water is working its way into places it shouldn’t be.
- Water staining or soft drywall below the window. By the time you see interior staining, the leak has been active long enough to damage the rough opening. This is a replacement, not a repair, and sometimes a frame rebuild.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
Here’s the range we quote to Fort Lauderdale homeowners for CGI window replacement, parts and labor included:
| CGI Replacement Type | Typical Installed Price Range |
|---|---|
| Single-hung or fixed pane sash replacement | $700 – $1,100 |
| Casement or awning sash replacement | $850 – $1,350 |
| Full-frame window replacement (standard sizes) | $1,100 – $1,600 |
| Full-frame replacement with upgraded low-E / tint package | $1,450 – $2,000+ |
What drives the range is size, series, and condition of the rough opening. A standard CGI Estate single-hung in a bedroom runs on the lower end. An oversized fixed-pane with a custom tint runs higher. Sometimes the rough opening needs repairs after years of a failing seal – that adds cost and we tell you in writing before work starts.
Every CGI replacement from Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale includes new sealed glass matched to your existing frame, new weatherstripping, hardware re-lubrication or replacement, full perimeter sealing, and a written price before anything starts. Our work is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right – parts and labor, in writing, for a full year.
DIY or Call Us?
Here’s the honest split. You can and should do a visual inspection. Look for cracked glass, fog between panes, rust on hardware, and gaps at the frame. Pull the sash and check the track for debris. Those checks cost you nothing and help you understand the scope of the problem before calling us.
What you shouldn’t DIY is removing the sash or frame. Impact windows are heavy – a standard CGI sash weighs 40 to 80 pounds – and the glass is under tension from its laminated construction. A drop on concrete doesn’t just shatter; it sends chunks of bonded glass in unpredictable directions. Add that to the fact that an incorrectly reinstalled sash voids its wind-load rating, and the smart move is clear: observation yes, removal no. Call us at (754) 354-1396 and we’ll handle the pull, match, and reinstall.
FAQs
Most CGI windows in Fort Lauderdale last 20 to 30 years before seal or hardware failure demands real attention. Coastal homes closer to the beach – think east of Federal Highway – tend to see hardware corrosion and seal failure earlier, often in the 12 to 18 year range, because salt air gets into everything. Inland neighborhoods like Plantation or western Fort Lauderdale see the longer end of that range. Call (754) 354-1396 if you’re not sure where yours falls – we’re happy to assess it.
In some cases, yes. A simple lock or crank replacement is a repair. But once the insulated glass seal fails, the glass itself is fogged, or the frame is warped, repair stops being cost-effective – you’re chasing a part that keeps failing. For failed seals and cracked impact glass, replacement is the durable fix. Call (754) 354-1396 for an honest read on which camp yours falls into – estimates are free.
Most single-window replacements run 2 to 3 hours from start to finish. A full-frame replacement on a larger unit or one that requires rough-opening repair can take a half day. We’ll give you an exact time window when we write the quote – and you get a live arrival time you can track, not a four-hour ‘sometime Tuesday’ window.
We stock the most common CGI replacement parts on the truck – standard sashes, hardware sets, weatherstripping, and lock assemblies for the series we see most in Fort Lauderdale. Less common sizes or discontinued series take 3 to 10 business days to source. We’ll tell you in writing which one your job is before we schedule it.
Written by Sean Mackey, Owner, Juniper Windows & Doors – Fort Lauderdale at Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale
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.