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CGI Window Replacement: The Clewiston Owner’s Guide

CGI window replacement in Clewiston typically runs $340-$780 per opening installed, depending on whether you’re swapping a standard single-hung or stepping up to an impact-rated unit with laminated glass. We stock CGI-compatible frames, sashes, and hardware for same-day replacement on most residential series, and we carry the full measurement kit to match your existing rough opening without a return trip. Most Clewiston homeowners discover they need a replacement when the sash won’t stay open, the lock won’t engage, or they spot moisture between the panes after a summer storm - signs that the balance system, keeper assembly, or insulated glass unit has reached end of life.

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Which CGI Models This Applies To

CGI manufactures several residential lines, and the part you need depends on which series is in your wall. The Estate Series uses a heavier extruded frame with a 3-1/4 inch frame depth and integrated nail fin, while the Sentinel Series runs a slimmer 2-5/8 inch profile designed for retrofit block-frame applications. The Estate 400 and Estate 500 double-hungs share the same sash balance cartridge, but the Estate 500 uses a dual-point locking system that won’t interchange. You’ll find the series label etched into the glass spacer or stamped on the hinge side of the frame; if the label’s worn, measure the visible glass width and the frame depth - two numbers that narrow the match fast.

We source OEM CGI parts direct from the manufacturer for warranty continuity, though we also stock quality aftermarket balances and weatherstrip from Truth Hardware and Amesbury that meet the same cycle-test standards at lower cost. One compatibility gotcha we see in Clewiston: CGI’s pre-2018 Estate Series used a 5/8 inch pivot bar, while post-2018 production switched to 3/4 inch. The sash looks identical until you pull it. We check this on every job because ordering the wrong pivot bar burns a day, and in Clewiston’s wet season, that’s a day you don’t have.

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Signs Your CGI Window Replacement Is Failing

• Sash drops or won’t stay open. The coil balance system has lost tension or the pivot bar has cracked at the stress point. In Clewiston’s humidity, we’ve seen balance springs corrode in as little as seven years if the weep holes were painted shut during a prior repaint.
• Visible moisture or fog between glass panes. The insulated glass unit (IGU) seal has failed, releasing the argon fill and allowing condensation. Once the desiccant saturates, the fog becomes permanent; the IGU needs replacement, not defogging.
• Lock won’t engage or feels loose. The keeper has wallowed out its screw holes, or the cam lock has worn from repeated thermal expansion cycles. We check whether the sash is square in the frame first - a racked sash will destroy any new lock in months.
• Draft or water intrusion at the sill. The sill track weatherstrip has compressed or the weep system is blocked. In Clewiston, pollen and sugarcane field dust clog weep holes aggressively; we clear and test them as part of every replacement.
• Frame corner separation or sealant failure. The structural silicone has aged out, or the heat-welded vinyl corner has cracked from UV exposure. This is structural - a sash replacement won’t fix it, and the frame needs evaluation.

Replacement Cost & What’s Included

These prices include the measured survey you keep, the written scope with line-item breakdown, removal and disposal of the old unit, installation per CGI’s fastening pattern, sealant and flashing detail, and the documented photo record. What drives the range: impact glass adds $200-$300 per sash, oversize or geometric shapes require custom IGU fabrication (ten to fourteen days), and frame replacement involves siding integration that standard sash swaps don’t touch. Every replacement carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise - if the balance chatters or the seal weeps, we return and correct it under Haven Clause 5, no requote.

DIY or Call Us?

There’s a short list of checks that won’t damage anything: verify the lock isn’t just blocked by paint buildup, confirm the weep holes are clear with a piece of wire, and check whether the sash is fully seated in the tilt track. Beyond that, CGI sashes run twenty to forty pounds of glass and extrusion, and the tilt-release mechanism requires two hands while you’re working at height. We’ve replaced enough broken sashes that slipped during homeowner attempts to know the pattern.

The bigger risk is misdiagnosing the failure. A fogged IGU looks like a seal problem but can stem from frame racking that flexes the glass every thermal cycle; replace the glass without fixing the frame and you’re back in twelve months. We pull the frame, check the rough opening for square, and document what we found - evidence you can see, not an opinion you have to trust. If you want certainty, call (863) 509-1135 and we’ll schedule the measured survey. The written price comes before any work starts; Haven Clause 1 doesn’t bend.

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