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Before
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CGI door installation in Boynton Beach typically runs $2,800-$6,400 for a standard single entry unit, depending on impact rating, frame material, and whether the opening requires structural modification. We stock CGI frame components, hardware kits, and impact-rated glass packages on our Boynton Beach trucks, and most replacements are surveyed and quoted same-day with installation scheduled within 3-5 business days. Most owners discover a failing CGI door when the sweep gap widens enough to pass light, the multipoint lock drags instead of seating clean, or they notice corrosion blooming at the sill weep holes after a wet season.
Which CGI Models This Applies To
CGI builds three residential door lines that circulate through Boynton Beach: the Estate Collection (aluminum-thermally-broken frames with 2-inch stiles), the Sentinel Series (impact-rated for HVHZ zones with reinforced corner joints), and the commercial-grade Targa line (heavier extrusion, typically specified for waterfront properties east of Federal Highway). The model stamp is etched on the hinge jamb, usually behind the interior escutcheon plate; you’ll also find a white adhesive label inside the top rail with the NFRC certification number and the original order date.
We do not need the original order paperwork. What we need is the jamb depth measurement (4-5/8 inch is standard for post-2010 CGI residential), the hinge barrel count (three versus four), and whether the threshold is adjustable or fixed. OEM hardware from CGI ships from Doral with a 10-14 day lead time; we stock Blumcraft and Bommer equivalent multipoint kits that meet the same Miami-Dade NOA specs and carry the same wind-load rating. The gotcha: CGI changed its mortise lock spacing in 2018. A 2016 Estate door and a 2020 Estate door can look identical until you pull the faceplate and find the 45mm versus 55mm center-to-center dimension. We measure this on-site before ordering anything.
Sightline Windows & Doors Boynton Beach is an independent service provider with no affiliation to CGI Windows & Doors.
Signs Your CGI Door Installation Is Failing
- Light visible under the door sweep. The adjustable sweep on CGI residential units rides in an aluminum channel that corrodes from the bottom up in Boynton Beach’s salt air. Once the channel wall thins, the sweep drops and the seal fails. We see this most often on east-facing doors within two blocks of the Intracoastal.
- Multipoint lock requires shoulder pressure to engage. The top and bottom shootbolts are designed to seat simultaneously with the deadbolt. If the door has settled on its hinges or the frame has racked from seasonal humidity cycling, the bolts miss their keepers. Forcing it bends the actuator rail inside the stile.
- Glass fogs between panes on impact-rated units. CGI’s impact glass is laminated to an inner lite with a warm-edge spacer. When the butyl seal degrades, argon escapes and moisture enters. This is not a defogging job; the entire sash needs re-glazing with a new spacer assembly sized to the original CGI spec.
- Sill weep holes crusted with white residue. That residue is aluminum oxide from the subsill reacting with standing water. Left unchecked, the subsill perforates and water tracks into the subfloor. We pull and replace the subsill, not just clear the holes.
- Door sticks in summer, rattles in winter. Wood frame openings in Boynton Beach expand and contract more than the aluminum door frame. If the original installer shimmed tight without expansion clearance, the CGI frame binds against the jack studs. The fix is reframing with composite shims and a proper gap spec.
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| Component/Scope | Typical Range in Boynton Beach |
|---|---|
| CGI Estate Collection single entry, installed | $2,800 - $4,200 |
| CGI Sentinel impact-rated single entry, installed | $3,600 - $5,800 |
| CGI Targa commercial-grade entry, installed | $4,800 - $6,400 |
| Multipoint lock hardware replacement (OEM equivalent) | $480 - $720 |
| Impact glass re-glazing (laminated + inner lite) | $1,200 - $2,100 |
| Sill/subsill replacement with drainage correction | $680 - $1,100 |
| Frame reinstallation in out-of-square opening | $840 - $1,400 |
The range depends on three things we document in the measured survey: whether the existing frame is square within 1/8 inch across the diagonal, whether the rough opening needs structural repair from prior water intrusion, and whether the finish color is standard bronze or white versus a custom anodized match. Our quote is the invoice. Haven Clause 1 means the price we write before any work starts is the price you pay. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers labor and installation; hardware carries the manufacturer’s warranty, which we register for you.
DIY or Call Us?
An owner can safely check three things: the sweep channel for corrosion with a flashlight, the hinge screws for looseness, and the weep holes for blockage with a piece of wire. Do not attempt to adjust or replace a multipoint lock yourself. The actuator rail stores spring tension; releasing it without supporting the mechanism can snap the rail inside the stile, turning a $600 hardware swap into a full sash replacement.
Impact-rated glass is another boundary. The laminated outer lite weighs roughly 6 pounds per square foot; a standard 3-0 x 6-8 door sash is over 100 pounds of glass alone, and the inner lite is tempered, which shatters without warning if edge-contacted. We have the vacuum cups, setting blocks, and silicone primers specified in CGI’s glazing manual. If you’re considering DIY to save money, call us first for a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve received. We’ll show you where the quote is padded and where it is dangerously thin.
FAQs
CGI aluminum frames last 25-30 years in Boynton Beach’s climate if the anodized finish is intact, but the hardware, sweeps, and seals need attention every 7-10 years. Salt air within a mile of the Intracoastal accelerates corrosion at the sill and hinge jamb bottom; we inspect these points annually for our maintenance clients. Call (561) 421-3844 to schedule a survey and we’ll document exactly what your door needs.
Hardware, glass, sills, and weatherstrip can all be repaired or replaced independently; the frame itself is only replaced if it is bent, corroded through, or out of square beyond adjustment. We have repaired 60 percent of the CGI doors we’ve surveyed in Boynton Beach rather than replacing the full unit. Call (561) 421-3844 for a free estimate and we’ll specify repair versus replacement with line-item pricing for each.
A standard replacement in an existing square opening takes one day; reframing, stucco repair, or custom paint matching adds a second day. We arrive with the measured survey already completed and the door fabricated to those dimensions. Call (561) 421-3844 to confirm scheduling for your specific opening.
We stock CGI-compatible hardware kits, sweep assemblies, and impact glass packages on our Boynton Beach trucks; complete door units are fabricated to order from CGI’s Doral facility with a 2-3 week lead time. For urgent security or weather exposure issues, we can install a temporary secure panel while the replacement is in production. Call (561) 421-3844 and we’ll confirm what we have in stock for your model.
Sonia Raman measures every opening personally before the order is placed. She grew up in Miami, learned glazing and frame installation through the building trades program at Miami Dade College, and has spent two decades on job sites from Miami-Dade up through Palm Beach County. Her crew has worked throughout Boynton Beach, including residential retrofits along the streets bordering Intracoastal waterways near Boynton Harbor Marina where salt air and wind load specs leave no margin for guesswork. She keeps a running list of every window she has ever had to pull and replace because a previous installer used the wrong sealant. It is longer than she would like, and it is the reason she checks her own crew’s caulk joints before any truck leaves a site. Measure it right the first time and the install is already half done.
Call (561) 421-3844 to schedule your free estimate. We will bring the measured survey, the written price, and the documented photo record. No surprises.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner, Sightline Windows & Doors Boynton Beach at Sightline Windows & Doors Boynton Beach, serving Boynton Beach and nearby areas.