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CGI Construction in Fort Lauderdale, FL | Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale
Independent CGI construction service across Fort Lauderdale means one thing here more than anywhere else: the 50% rule. When FEMA floodplain regulations cap your renovation budget at half your home’s market value before triggering a full elevation, the question is never “should we fix or replace that CGI window?” It’s “can we keep this unit and still pass inspection?” That’s the conversation we have with Fort Lauderdale homeowners every week. As a General Contractor - Fort Lauderdale team, we repair, retrofit, and replace CGI doors and windows with an eye on code compliance and your renovation timeline. Call (754) 551-2922 for a free estimate from a crew that actually works this market.
Why Fort Lauderdale Residents Choose Us for CGI Service
Not many crews in Broward County can tell you which CGI Sentinel units from 1998 have glazing seals that fail before the frame does, or why Estate Collection slider panels sag more often on 1960s concrete slabs than on newer pours. We can, because we’ve opened hundreds of these units in Fort Lauderdale homes. Trevor Nash, our owner, learned the trade at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and has spent the last two decades running crews across South Florida. He keeps a notebook of every project, including the before photos. The practical result for you is a service call that starts with a straight answer about what’s fixable and what’s past saving. We’re an independent provider, not a CGI dealer, so when we recommend a repair it’s because the repair makes sense, not because we’re trying to sell you a replacement you don’t need. And when we do recommend replacement, it’s because the math says restoration would cost more than a new code-compliant unit.
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Common CGI Construction Problems We Solve in Fort Lauderdale
- Salt-air corrosion on aluminum frames and hardware. Oceanfront and canal-front homes in Fort Lauderdale eat CGI factory anodizing faster than anywhere inland. Once the anodizing wears thin, the aluminum underneath starts to pit and the lockset seizes. We strip and refinish where possible, or swap in corrosion-resistant hardware.
- Fogged impact glazing on older Sentinel units. Intense solar heat and daily summer downpours accelerate seal failure in 15-plus-year-old CGI windows. The insulating gas escapes, moisture creeps in, and you’re looking at fog between the panes. Depending on the unit, we can replace the IGU or rebuild the sash.
- Sagging or misaligned Estate Collection slider panels. South Florida’s settling concrete slabs plus original shimming done poorly on 1950s-70s ranches means heavy impact-rated slider panels drift off their track. We realign, replace worn rollers, and re-shim so the door actually locks again.
- Water intrusion at window sills and stucco returns. Older Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods east of I-95 have Dade County pine framing. Original flashing details from the 1960s were never built for today’s wind-driven rain. We pull the trim, upgrade the flashing, and reseal the opening before the wood rots further.
- Failed locksets and multi-point hardware. The same salt that corrodes frames destroys lock mechanisms. A door that won’t lock isn’t just annoying, it’s a security gap and a wind-code violation during hurricane season. We stock common CGI lock replacements and can order discontinued hardware when needed.
CGI Service in Fort Lauderdale: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Here’s the thing about Fort Lauderdale that doesn’t apply in Coral Springs or Plantation: the substantial improvement rule. Any structural repair to a flood-zone building that exceeds 50% of the property’s market value forces the entire structure up to current Base Flood Elevation. That’s not a guideline, it’s FEMA’s rule, and Fort Lauderdale enforces it strictly. Before a homeowner in Rio Vista or Las Olas Isles pulls a permit for a major renovation, they need to know whether their existing CGI windows and doors survive or get replaced. If your 1950s ranch is getting jacked up onto pilings, those original CGI sliders from 2004 may not make the trip. We assess the condition of the frames, the glazing, and the anchorage to tell you what’s retainable and what has to go. That answer changes your Fort Lauderdale Bathroom Remodeling or renovation budget by thousands. Here’s a real example: in Rio Vista, we were called to a 1962 concrete block ranch where the homeowner’s CGI Sentinel sliding door had corroded rollers and a seized lock after years of salt spray from the nearby canal. We removed the corroded factory hardware, installed NOA-approved stainless rollers and a new multi-point lock, and realigned the door on its track. The original impact glass stayed. The homeowner saved thousands over full replacement ahead of their 50% rule renovation. That’s the kind of call we make in Fort Lauderdale all the time.
CGI Models & Products We Service in Fort Lauderdale
We work on the full CGI lineup you’ll find across Fort Lauderdale homes and commercial buildings: Sentinel Series impact windows, Estate Collection impact doors, Commercial Series storefront systems, and Classic Series single-hung windows. For parts, we use CGI-branded components (locksets, rollers, weatherstripping, IGUs) when they’re available and cost-effective. For discontinued lines, we source Miami-Dade NOA-approved equivalents that meet the same impact and pressure ratings. We keep common rollers, locks, and weatherstripping stocked locally so most Fort Lauderdale repairs don’t wait on freight from the manufacturer. For seriously aged units with corroded frames or dated glazing, we’ll tell you plainly when replacement is the smarter spend. For more on our broader CGI sales & service work, that page covers the full scope. View our full Fort Lauderdale service area coverage as well.
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Repair and replacement pricing depends on the unit, the damage, and whether we’re matching existing hardware or sourcing a discontinued part. Here’s what current Fort Lauderdale market rates look like for the work we do:
| Service | Typical Fort Lauderdale Range |
|---|---|
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Roof Repair | $400 – $1,800 |
| Specialty Roofing | $15,000 – $40,000 |
| Emergency & Storm Damage | $400 – $25,000 |
Every estimate includes a written line-item price, so the number you approve is the number you pay. No verbal ballpark that grows after we open the wall. Call (754) 551-2922 for a free estimate on your specific CGI repair or replacement.
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
In most cases, yes. Fogging means the glazing seal has failed, not the impact glass itself. We can often replace the insulated glass unit (IGU) inside the existing CGI frame without pulling the whole window. The cost runs roughly a third to half of a full unit replacement, depending on the size and whether we need to match bronze or white finishes. Call (754) 551-2922 and we’ll assess your exact units.
Not automatically, but probably at least one. The answer depends on the framing around the door, the condition of the slab anchorage, and how the elevation lift will shift load paths. Older Estate Collection sliders that have already sagged or corroded rarely survive a lift without frame distortion. We’ll tell you which units are keepers and which need replacement before the house goes up. Call (754) 551-2922 for an honest pre-renovation assessment.
You can use aftermarket parts if they carry Miami-Dade NOA approval and match the original impact and pressure ratings. We prefer CGI factory components when they’re available and not discontinued. For older lines no longer stocked, an NOA-approved equivalent is legal and often better priced. What matters is the rating, not the brand stamp.
Repairs in Fort Lauderdale typically run $400 to $1,800, depending on whether it’s a roller swap, a lock replacement, a seal repair, or an IGU swap. Full impact window replacement runs $8,000 to $25,000 for a typical home. If the frame is sound and the glass is intact, repair almost always wins on cost. Call (754) 551-2922 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Usually, yes. CGI’s bronze finish has been consistent enough across model years that we can often match a single unit to neighbors within an acceptable range. For condos with strict association rules, we’ll provide finish samples before ordering so your board can approve the match. Some older units with custom or discontinued finishes require full-opening replacement instead.
Service Areas Near Fort Lauderdale
We serve Fort Lauderdale and nearby communities including Oakland Park, Hollywood, Tamarac, Lauderhill, and Coconut Creek. If your home is on a canal or near the beach, salt and wind damage doesn’t stop at the city line. See our dedicated CGI service in Oakland Park page or our CGI service in Hollywood page for area-specific details.
Book Your CGI Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
Tell me what you need, I’ll tell you what it costs, then we’ll get it done. That’s how Trevor runs every job. Call (754) 551-2922 to schedule your free CGI estimate in Fort Lauderdale. A real person answers, day or night, and we’ll put the price in writing before any work begins.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2004 under The Kingswell Way.
