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AfterCGI Roof Repair in Delray Beach: What to Know First
CGI roof repair in Delray Beach usually means one of two things: a leak traced to a CGI skylight or roof window, or a CGI impact-rated window that was damaged during roof work and now won’t seal or close square. We handle both, and most repairs are completed in a single visit. Pricing runs honest and itemized, not cheap and vague. This page is for homeowners who own CGI windows or skylights and need the repair done right without losing the manufacturer warranty. Call (561) 940-2917 and a live person answers, day or night.
How CGI Products Fail, and How We Fix Them
CGI builds a serious impact window. Delray Beach homes are full of them, and for good reason. But every product line has its known weak points, and after years working on CGI units along the coast, we know where they fail first. Here’s what we see most often on roof-adjacent work.
- CGI Estate Collection roof windows and skylights: seal separation at the frame flange. The Estate line uses a substantial aluminum frame, but the factory sealant at the flange can dry and crack after ten or more years of South Florida sun. Water creeps in where the roof flashing meets the frame, not through the glass. We remove the old sealant, reset the frame with a marine-grade sealant rated for coastal exposure, and re-flash the curb so water sheds the way it should.
- CGI Sentinel Series casement and awning units: operator failure after roof-grit exposure. Roof work stirs up grit, and that grit works into the crank mechanisms on side-hinged Sentinel units. The window still looks fine, but the operator binds or strips. We replace the operator assembly with an OEM-equivalent part, clean the track, and test the full range of motion before we call it done.
- CGI Targa Series sliders: bowed tracks from roof-load shifts. When a new roof goes on, the weight shift can deflect a header just enough to bow a wide slider track. The door drags, then jams. We check the reveal on both ends, shim the frame back to true, and only then reset the rollers. Fixing the roller without addressing the frame means the same call six months later.
- CGI fixed picture windows installed under deep eaves: gasket rot from standing water. Deep eaves and gutter failures trap water against the top gasket. Over time the gasket rots, and humidity gets into the glass pocket. In Delray Beach, we see this on north-facing walls where the sun never fully dries the frame. We pull the stop, replace the gasket with a UV-stable compound, and bed the glass properly.
- CGI impact glass suffering stress cracks from pressure-wash damage. A lot of roofers pressure-wash the house after the job. The sudden cold water on sun-heated impact glass causes hairline fissures that grow over months. It looks like a warranty defect. It isn’t. We document the crack pattern, confirm the cause, and replace the insulated glass unit while keeping the original frame intact.
Our CGI Roof Repair Process
Every CGI job follows the same sequence. No shortcuts, no skipped steps, no surprises on the bill.
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Call and describe the problem. A live person answers at (561) 940-2917. We’ll ask what you’re seeing, where the water is or where the window binds, and what the CGI product is if you know it. We set a window of arrival that we honor.
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On-site diagnosis. A background-checked, uniformed technician arrives and inspects the unit, the rough opening, and the roof flashing or surrounding framing. We measure twice. We do not guess.
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Parts decision, made on paper. We quote OEM CGI parts and quality aftermarket equivalents side by side, with honest notes on lead time and cost difference. If the repair touches the glass or any sealed component, we recommend the path that protects your original warranty. You decide with the numbers in front of you.
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The repair. We work clean, protect the surrounding roof and drywall, and use materials rated for coastal Delray Beach exposure. Every opening gets checked with a level before we finalize.
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The test. We run water over roof windows, open and close every operator, check the reveal, and confirm the unit drains properly. If the pane is not true, the job is not done.
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The guarantee in writing. Before we leave, you get our workmanship warranty and the manufacturer warranty documentation registered and stated plainly. No fine print that covers neither.
What CGI Roof Repair Costs in Delray Beach
Honest ranges, based on the CGI jobs we see in Delray Beach:
- Seal and re-flash a CGI Skylight or roof window: $275-$650, depending on access and curb condition.
- Replace a CGI crank operator on a Sentinel casement or awning: $180-$340, including the part and track cleaning.
- Re-align and reset a bowed Targa slider track: $300-$700 when the frame is salvageable, more if the header needs reinforcement.
- Replace a rotted top gasket on a fixed CGI picture window: $150-$300 per unit.
- Replace an impact insulated glass unit in an existing CGI frame: $600-$1,400, depending on size and glass package.
What moves the price: access, ladder or lift requirements, frame condition, and whether OEM parts are needed to preserve the warranty. We give free estimates with the numbers written down before any work starts. Call (561) 940-2917 to schedule yours.
Why Delray Beach Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for CGI Work
We’re an independent CGI service provider, not a manufacturer representative, which means our loyalty runs to the homeowner, not a product line. We’ve served this community since 2008 through a craft tradition that started with Dale Kessler’s father repairing storefronts along Atlantic Avenue. Every CGI repair is covered by the Done Right Promise: if it is not done right, we make it right, no arguing. If you have other brands in the house, PGT, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, we service those too, and we quote them side by side on paper. One call covers the whole house. A live person answers at (561) 940-2917, 24 hours a day.
FAQs
Not if the repair is done correctly. CGI’s warranty protects against defects in materials and workmanship, but improper installation or a bad repair can void coverage on the affected unit. We use OEM or OEM-equivalent parts and follow manufacturer installation standards so your original warranty stays intact where it applies. Call (561) 940-2917 and we’ll walk through what your specific warranty says before any work begins.
Most CGI operators, gaskets, and hardware ship within a week from Florida distributors. Some specialty insulated glass units take two to three weeks, especially for discontinued Estate or older Sentinel sizes. We quote lead times honestly before you commit, and we never start a job we can’t finish in one visit once parts are in hand.
Sometimes, but not usually. If the frame is sound and the failure is in a gasket, operator, or seal, repair runs $200 to $650 against $1,200 to $2,500 for a full replacement. We’ll show you both numbers and recommend the repair when it makes sense. If the frame is corroded or the glass is fogged, replacement is the square deal, and we’ll say so plainly.
Most repairs on existing CGI units do not require a permit, but if the job involves structural changes to the roof opening or replacing the rough curb, we pull the permit and our work passes inspection. We don’t skip the process and we don’t surprise you with a change order.
A properly done CGI seal or gasket repair in Delray Beach should last eight to twelve years before the coastal climate begins working on it again. That’s why we use marine-grade materials and why we stand behind the work for 90 days without paperwork fights. If something is not right after we leave, the phone is answered by a person, and we come back. Call (561) 940-2917 for a free estimate on your CGI repair.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Delray Beach and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
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.