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CGI Custom Windows & Doors in Hollywood: What to Know First

CGI custom windows and doors in Hollywood are repaired, replaced, and installed by our techs on a measured timeline, not a guessed one. Most CGI custom window work in Hollywood runs three to ten business days from first call to completion, depending on whether we’re sourcing OEM glass or matching an existing sightline with an aftermarket sash. We quote the job in writing before any work starts, and the price on the quote is the price on the bill. If you own a CGI window or door that’s fogged, binding, or out of square, call us at (863) 334-2933. This page is for Hollywood homeowners who want the straight answer on CGI custom windows and doors, not a sales pitch.

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How CGI Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

We’ve worked on enough CGI windows and doors in Hollywood to know where they fail first. Here’s what we see, line by line.

• CGI Estate Collection windows and the salt-creep seal failure. The Estate line is common in older Hollywood neighborhoods like Emerald Hills and Hollywood Lakes, and the laminated glass units start showing fog at the bottom corners after fifteen to twenty years. What’s actually happening is the desiccant in the spacer bar has saturated from years of coastal humidity, and the IG unit’s secondary seal gives way. We replace the glass unit, not the whole window, and we use a spacer system rated for high-humidity exposure. That’s a distinction worth asking about.
• CGI H series impact windows and the stiff operating sash. In Hollywood homes built after Hurricane Andrew, the CGI H series shows up often, and the most common call we get is a sash that’s hard to lift or won’t stay up. The real cause is usually a tension shoe on the block-and-tackle balance that’s lost its grip, not a frame problem. We replace both balance assemblies on the sash so it operates evenly. A lot of companies will replace one side and call it done. That creates a sash that fights itself.
• CGI Estate Picture Windows and the warped mullion on oversized units. When a picture window spans eight feet or more, the interstitial mullion takes the structural load, and on some Estate units in Hollywood we’ve found the mullion has bowed inward just enough to crack the seal around the glazing bead. The fix is a new structural mullion and a reglaze, which is a full-day job for two techs. We don’t caulk over it and walk away.
• CGI Sentinel sliding glass doors and the roller channel corrosion. Hollywood’s salt air eats the roller channels on Sentinel sliders faster than the manufacturer’s general guidance suggests. The symptom is a door that rolls fine for six feet and then drags hard at the end of the track. That’s corrosion pitting inside the lower rail, not a dirty track. We pull the panel, clean or replace the channel, and set new tandem rollers rated for coastal use. The aftermarket rollers we use are stainless steel, not zinc.
• CGI custom radius windows and the missing glazing bead. On curved-top CGI units in Hollywood, the glazing bead is a custom extrusion that occasionally cracks at the tightest radius point, letting water past the glass edge. The leak shows up as a drip at the interior sill, but the cause is that cracked bead, not a failed seal. We order the radius-matched bead from the original extrusion profile and set it with a low-modulus silicone that allows thermal movement without tearing.

Our CGI Custom Windows & Doors Process

Every CGI job we run in Hollywood follows the same sequence. We don’t skip a step, and we don’t invent a new one when the first one doesn’t work.

1. 1
   Call and measure. You describe the problem. We schedule a tech to come out and measure the unit with a digital caliper, not a tape measure stretched across the glass. CGI frames have specific wall thicknesses, and a sixteenth of an inch is the difference between a quiet install and a callback.
2. 2
   Diagnosis on paper. Before any work is approved, you get a written diagnosis and a line-item quote. If the frame is sound and the glass is the problem, we say so. If the frame has dry rot in the sill, we say that too, with the repair scope attached.
3. 3
   Parts decision. We source OEM CGI parts when the warranty or sightline depends on an exact match. When an aftermarket part meets or exceeds the original spec, we tell you that’s what we’re using and why. You always know what’s going in your window.
4. 4
   The job. Uniformed, background-checked techs do the work, lay down drop cloths, and clean the track and sill before they leave. Most CGI custom window and door work in Hollywood is a single-day job.
5. 5
   The test and the paperwork. We operate the window or door through a full cycle, check the seal, and register any remaining manufacturer warranty coverage in writing before the truck leaves the driveway. That’s The Keystone Standard, and it’s non-negotiable on our end.
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   The Done Right follow-through. If anything isn’t done right, the Done Right Promise covers it. No paperwork fight, no arguing. We come back and fix it.

What CGI Custom Windows & Doors Costs in Hollywood

CGI custom windows and doors in Hollywood run a real range, and here’s what we typically quote:

What moves the price is glass type, unit size, access, and whether the frame is worth saving. A laminated impact glass unit costs more than a standard annealed replacement, and a second-story picture window needs different equipment than a ground-floor slider. Every quote we give in Hollywood is flat-line: the number on the estimate is the number on the invoice. Call (863) 334-2933 for a free estimate, and we’ll tell you honestly whether the unit is worth repairing or if the smarter money is a new one.

Why Hollywood Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for CGI Work

We’re an independent CGI service provider, not a factory store. That matters because we recommend what’s right for the house, not what pushes a particular product line. Dale Kessler grew up in the Liberia neighborhood of Hollywood, watching his father reseal jalousie frames against whatever the Atlantic sent that season. He has been measuring and setting windows in South Broward for going on three decades, and the work he’s known for is impact-rated installation that passes reinspection without a callback.

Our techs are background-checked, uniformed, and trained to work in your home the way they’d work in their own mother’s. We stock and service more than a dozen manufacturer lines beyond CGI, including Andersen, Pella, and PGT, so when a repair calls for a comparison quote, you see real numbers side by side on paper. Every job carries the Done Right Promise and The Keystone Standard: both manufacturer warranty layers registered in writing, durations stated, before the truck leaves your driveway. A live person answers our phone at (863) 334-2933 any hour, any day. Not a voicemail tree. Not a call center.

FAQs

Can CGI custom windows be repaired, or do I need full replacement?
Most CGI custom windows in Hollywood can be repaired when the frame is sound and the problem is the glass unit, hardware, or seal. We replace the component, not the whole window, unless the frame shows dry rot or structural damage. Call (863) 334-2933 and we’ll tell you which side of the line your unit falls on.

Will using an independent service provider void my CGI manufacturer warranty?
No, not when the work is done correctly and documented. As an independent CGI service provider, we follow manufacturer torque specs, glazing practices, and parts requirements, and we register any remaining warranty coverage in writing as part of The Keystone Standard. We hold to that standard on every job, and we put it in writing.

How fast can you get CGI replacement parts in Hollywood?
Most OEM CGI parts arrive in Hollywood within three to five business days. Aftermarket parts that match or exceed the original spec can often be sourced faster, and we’ll tell you the trade-off in plain terms before you decide. For exact timing on your specific unit, call (863) 334-2933.

Do you handle custom-shaped CGI windows like arches and radius tops?
Yes. We regularly reglaze and rebuild curved-top CGI units in Hollywood, and we order glazing beads matched to the original extrusion profile. That’s the difference between a repair that lasts and one that leaks at the tightest radius point in six months. If the curve is tight, we’ll tell you what that means for the part lead time.

Will the price change once work starts?
No. We quote flat-line pricing in Hollywood, and the number on your written estimate is the number you pay. The only thing that changes a price is a change in scope that you approve in writing before we proceed. Call (863) 334-2933 for a free estimate, and we’ll put every number on paper before any work begins.

Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Hollywood and nearby areas.