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CGI Custom & Geometric Windows in Palm Beach: What to Know First

CGI custom and geometric window work in Palm Beach typically runs $900 to $3,800 per opening depending on size, shape complexity, and glass package, and most jobs are measured, ordered, and installed within 4 to 8 weeks. We’re an independent CGI service provider, not a manufacturer rep, which means we give you straight answers on whether a window should be repaired or replaced without a sales quota behind the recommendation. If you own a CGI window with an arched top, radius corner, trapezoid, or oversized fixed panel and it’s fogged, leaking, binding, or simply showing its age, this page is for you. Call (561) 831-7863 and you’ll get a real person, day or night.

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How CGI Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

CGI builds a solid impact window, but Palm Beach humidity, salt air, and relentless UV put every seal and frame to the test. Here are the failure patterns we see most on custom and geometric CGI units around Palm Beach:

• Fogging between panes on Estate Collection radius units. Arched and curved CGI windows carry more seal surface area than rectangular frames. Years of direct sun on south-facing elevations causes the spacer material to expand and contract until the desiccant inside the sash can’t absorb moisture anymore. We see this on older Estate Collection units along Palm Beach’s estate corridors. The fix is either a sash replacement when available or a full IGU rebuild with new argon fill if the frame is still square and true.
• Binding sashes on Targa Series casements and awnings in geometric openings. A trapezoid or triangle puts the hinge load in places the hardware wasn’t originally engineered to carry. After a decade of salt air, the stainless hinges on Targa Series units can develop enough play that the sash drops a quarter inch and scrapes the frame. We re-shim, replace worn hinge tracks, and re-set the reveal so the sash closes without dragging.
• Weep system clogs on fixed trapezoid and radius windows along storefront-style elevations. CGI’s fixed geometric windows rely on weep holes to drain water that gets past the exterior glazing bead. In Palm Beach, wind-driven rain carries fine sand and organic debris that eventually block those weeps. Water pools in the frame channel, wicks into the seal, and starts eating the adhesive bond. We clear the weeps, clean the glazing channel, and reseal with a marine-grade sealant that holds up to constant moisture exposure.
• Frame corner separation on oversized fixed panels from the Estate or Sentry lines. Windows wider than 96 inches carry significant glass weight. If the original install didn’t include proper header support or the opening was slightly out of square, the frame corners on CGI’s vinyl extrusions can start to separate over time. We disassemble the corner joint, re-square the frame, re-fuse the weld or re-key the mechanical joint, and add the internal reinforcement that should have gone in the first place.
• Hardware fatigue on Estate Collection casement operators. Crank-out geometric windows with an arch on top look great from the curb, but the operator arms take a beating in coastal wind. If you’ve got an Estate Series casement where the crank turns but the sash doesn’t move, the gear teeth inside the operator have stripped. It’s a $120 to $220 part and about an hour of labor. We keep common CGI operator assemblies on the truck and can match the finish on the handle.

Our CGI Custom & Geometric Windows Process

Here’s how a CGI job goes from first call to final walkaround, whether we’re rebuilding a fogged radius unit or replacing an entire geometric opening:

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   Call and diagnostics. You call (561) 831-7863, describe the window and what you’re seeing. If it helps, text us a photo. We’ll tell you over the phone whether it sounds like a repair or a replacement and what kind of price range you’re looking at.
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   On-site measurement and inspection. For custom and geometric work, there’s no such thing as eyeballing it. We measure the opening in six places per side, check square, check the existing frame for racking, and confirm rough opening dimensions against the original window’s published size. On odd shapes, we template the opening so the new unit matches exactly.
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   Parts and glass decision. If the frame is sound and only the glass or hardware failed, we recommend OEM replacement components where they’re still available. If the model has been discontinued, we source quality aftermarket insulated glass units that match the original thickness, low-E coating, and impact rating. You’ll know before we order whether it’s OEM or equivalent.
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   Repair or replacement. Repairs happen in place. Replacements come out clean, get flashed and sealed properly against Palm Beach’s wind-driven rain patterns, and get set level and square. Every new geometric window gets a full interior and exterior seal with backer rod where required.
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   Testing and cleanup. We cycle every operable sash open and closed at least ten times, water-test the exterior seals with a sprayer at a low angle, and confirm the window drains correctly. Then we clean the glass, haul the old unit away, and walk you through what we found and what we did.
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   The 36500-Day Done Right Promise. If anything we touched fails because of our workmanship, we come back and make it right. That’s not a limited-time offer. It’s how we’ve done business since 2011.

What CGI Custom & Geometric Windows Costs in Palm Beach

Straight numbers, because you’re going to ask anyway. Here’s what we charge in the Palm Beach market:

• Fogged IGU replacement on a rectangular CGI unit: $350 to $650 per sash
• Fogged IGU on a radius or arched CGI unit: $600 to $1,100 per sash (the curved glass costs more to fabricate)
• Hardware replacement (operator, hinge, or lock): $120 to $320 per window
• Full replacement of a custom trapezoid or half-round CGI window: $1,800 to $3,800 per opening
• Oversized fixed geometric panel (over 96 inches): $2,500 to $5,500 per opening, depending on glass package and frame reinforcement

What moves the price: the shape (curves cost more than angles), the glass package (standard low-E vs. impact-rated laminated), the frame material and color, and whether the rough opening needs reframing. If you’ve got a written estimate from another company, bring it in for a free second opinion. We’ll tell you honestly if their number is fair or if you’re overpaying. Call (561) 831-7863 to schedule a free estimate, no trip charge inside our home county.

Why Palm Beach Homeowners Call Winslow Windows & Doors for CGI Work

Most window companies can order a rectangular impact window and slap it in. CGI custom and geometric work is a different animal. You need someone who understands how a curved laminated pane behaves when it’s glued into a rigid vinyl frame, how to match a discontinued glass package, and how to make a trapezoid drain properly in a Palm Beach downpour. That’s us. We’re locally owned and owner-operated, and Ed Winslow’s name has been on the door since 2011. Every tech who arrives at your Palm Beach home is background-checked and in uniform, so you know who’s walking up to your front door before they ring the bell. If a CGI unit is beyond saving, we’re also authorized installers for PGT, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems, which means we can match the right replacement to your home’s architecture instead of forcing whatever brand we happen to carry. And a live person answers our phone 24/7, no voicemail loops, no call centers. The one down the road, not a ticket number in some regional office.

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