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CGI Door Installation: The Weston Owner’s Guide

CGI door installation in Weston typically runs $1,800 to $4,200 for a standard single entry unit, depending on the series, impact rating, and whether the frame needs replacement. We stock CGI-compatible hardware and carry the full series catalog on our trucks, so most installations are completed in one day once the measured survey is approved. Most Weston owners realize something’s wrong when the door sticks during summer humidity, the sweep gaps let water pool after a storm, or the multipoint lock no longer draws the slab tight against the jamb.

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Which CGI Models This Applies To

CGI organizes its door lines by application and impact certification, and the part requirements differ materially between them. The Estate Series uses a heavier 4-inch frame profile with a proprietary multipoint lock prep that does not interchange with the Sentinel or Targa lines. The Estate Entrée and Estate Collection single-entry units share lock spacing, but the Estate Entrée uses a thinner 2-inch frame that requires a different jamb anchor pattern. Sentinel Series doors, common in Weston homes built 2015 to 2020, carry a 2-1/4 inch frame with a standard Schlage prep - easier to source, but the sweep and sill cap are series-specific and the aftermarket versions rarely seat correctly.

To identify your unit, check the hinge-side jamb for the white CGI label with the series mark and manufacturing date. The lock case will also carry a small CGI stamp on the faceplate edge. We do not recommend guessing: a Sentinel multipoint installed in an Estate frame will bind within two cycles. Sightline Windows & Doors Weston is an independent service provider, not affiliated with CGI, but we maintain the full factory spec sheets and order direct from CGI’s Miami distribution center.

Signs Your CGI Door Installation Is Failing

• The slab drags or binds at the top corner. This usually means the frame has settled or the hinge screws have backed out of the stud. In Weston, the limestone substrate under many homes shifts seasonally, and a frame that was plumb in January often racks by August. The fix is reframing, not sanding.
• Water pools at the sill after moderate rain. The adjustable sill cap on CGI units has a neoprene bulb seal that compresses permanently after about five to seven years in South Florida UV. Once it loses memory, capillary action pulls water past the threshold. Replacement requires removing the sill cap entirely; the adjustment screws alone won’t restore the seal.
• The multipoint lock handle turns but the bolts don’t retract fully. The lock case contains a series of zinc alloy cams that corrode from salt air - particularly in Weston homes west of Bonaventure Boulevard where the Atlantic breeze carries further than people expect. Partial retraction stresses the mechanism and eventually snaps the spindle.
• Daylight visible between the slab and the weatherstrip. Compression seals on CGI doors are replaceable, but the OEM profile has a specific bulb diameter that aftermarket strips rarely match. A too-thick strip over-compresses and tears; too thin and you lose the design pressure rating.
• The door rattles in the frame during wind. This indicates the hinge preload has failed or the strike plate has worn. On impact-rated units, this is not cosmetic - the door cannot maintain its missile-impact certification if the slab moves in the frame under load.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

These ranges reflect installed pricing in Weston as of 2024, including the measured survey you keep, the written scope, and the documented photo record. What moves a job toward the top of the range: Estate Series with sidelight, non-standard rough opening requiring frame modification, or discovery of water damage in the subfloor that must be addressed before the new sill seats. Haven Clause 1 applies: the written quote from the measured survey is the final invoice. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers installation workmanship; manufacturer defects are handled through CGI’s warranty channel, which we manage on your behalf.

DIY or Call Us?

An owner can safely inspect the label location, check for loose hinge screws, and photograph any water staining for documentation. What we do not recommend: removing a multipoint lock case, attempting to adjust a sagging frame without a laser level, or replacing the sill cap without verifying the subfloor pitch. The multipoint lock contains spring-loaded bolts under tension; improper handling can launch components and damage the door face. More critically, an impact-rated door installed incorrectly voids both the product warranty and your windstorm insurance mitigation credits.

We carry CGI series-specific hardware on our trucks and can verify fit before ordering. Call (754) 812-9260 to schedule your free measured survey. We’ll bring the catalog, check your existing unit from three reference points, and leave you with a written price before any work is discussed.

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