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We’re Winslow Windows & Doors, and we provide independent CGI windows and doors service throughout Fort Myers. No manufacturer affiliation, no corporate script, just crews who know these products inside and out. What makes our CGI work different here comes down to what we’ve seen since Hurricane Ian tore through Lee County in September 2022. We’ve rebuilt CGI openings that took direct storm damage, fixed water intrusion that showed up months later, and handled insurance-driven retrofits on older Fort Myers homes. Call (239) 453-7751 and you’ll get Ed Winslow’s team, not a ticket number.
Why Fort Myers Residents Choose Us for CGI Service
CGI is an elite Florida impact brand, and servicing it properly takes more than a parts catalog. Our crews have decades of hands-on experience with every frame, sash, and hardware assembly CGI builds. Ed Winslow learned the windows and doors trade through the building construction program at Miami Dade College long before he ever put his name on a truck. Since 2011, we’ve been the locally owned, owner-operated alternative to the faceless national chains. When a Fort Myers homeowner calls about Impact Windows in Fort Myers like a CGI Sentinels that won’t lock or a StormPro 8000 that’s fogged between the panes, we answer the phone live, any hour. My name’s on the door, literally. That means every window and door we install has to be right.
We’re also an authorized installer for eight premium brands including CGI, and we back every job with the 36500-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right. That’s a century-long standard of accountability you won’t find from a big-box installer.
Common CGI Windows & Doors Problems We Solve in Fort Myers
Fort Myers throws specific conditions at windows and doors, and CGI products develop predictable issues here. Here’s what we see most often:
- Fogging between panes from failed seals: Wind-driven rain from summer storms and salt spray from the Caloosahatchee River corridor work their way into compromised seals, especially on older Sentinels installations. The humidity here makes fogging worse than manufacturer ratings assume. We replace sealed glass units with OEM-compatible insulated glass so the impact rating stays intact.
- Faded, chalked frame finishes: Fort Myers UV intensity is brutal on painted aluminum. CGI frames on south- and west-facing elevations start chalking years earlier than northern installations. We refinish where possible and recommend replacement when the finish loss has exposed raw metal that’s begun pitting.
- Weatherstripping degradation on sashes: Year-round humidity plus salt air breaks down rubber and felt weatherstripping faster than anywhere inland. On CGI single and double hungs, this leads to air and water infiltration along the sash perimeter during storms. We replace weatherstripping before it becomes a leak problem.
- Faulty locking mechanisms after storm stress: Impact-rated hardware can take a beating during hurricane events, even when the glass doesn’t break. We see CGI multi-point locks jammed, misaligned, or stiff on Fort Myers homes that rode out Ian. Factory hardware matters here, and we stock what’s needed for fast turnaround.
- Corroded hardware on casement and awning units: Salt-laden Gulf air funnels deep into inland Fort Myers neighborhoods and eats through hinges, operators, and crank mechanisms. CGI casement windows several miles from open water still show accelerated corrosion. We replace worn hardware with OEM parts where function and security depend on it.
CGI Service in Fort Myers: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Fort Myers’s oldest post-Ian insurance pressure is on 1950s and 60s jalousie windows, which insurers specifically flag as uninsurable. Fort Myers Window Installation for replacing those louvered-glass openings with CGI impact-rated fixed or awning units is the most common single-job trigger we see. The neighborhoods tell the story: from Dunbar to the Edison area and the McGregor corridor, these concrete block ranch homes were built decades before Florida’s 2001 post-Andrew code requirements. Most still carry original single-pane aluminum sliders and jalousies that offer virtually no hurricane protection. A CGI impact window isn’t just an upgrade in these homes, it’s the difference between a policy renewal and a cancellation notice. Full-frame tear-outs are almost always required, and the rough openings often need modification to meet current Lee County impact-rated specifications. We do that work every week.
CGI Models & Products We Service in Fort Myers
Our crews service the full CGI lineup for Fort Myers homeowners: the Sentinels Series impact windows, StormPro 8000 windows, Targa Series impact windows, and Sparta Series windows. We use OEM CGI parts where critical for impact and warranty integrity, including laminated glass units, multi-point locks, and structural frame components. For non-structural items like glazing beads and bug screens, quality aftermarket parts keep costs down without compromising the opening’s protection. We stock common CGI hardware locally so Fort Myers service calls move quickly. When frame corners are out of square or seal failure is extensive, we’ll tell you straight that replacement makes more sense than patchwork repair. If you’re unsure whether your existing CGI windows still meet Lee County’s post-Ian standards, our CGI sales & service page covers what we install and maintain.
CGI Service Pricing in Fort Myers
CGI service costs in Fort Myers depend on what’s actually wrong. A weatherstripping replacement on a single sash runs $85 to $160, while replacing a fogged sealed glass unit in a Sentinels window typically lands between $250 and $500 depending on glass size and whether the sash needs removal. Hardware replacements for locks and operators range from $120 to $300 including parts and labor. Full-frame jalousie-to-CGI retrofits on 1950s ranch homes are bigger jobs, and every one needs an in-person assessment before we quote. A free estimate includes a written line-item breakdown, and our $40-off-any-repair-over-$200 standing offer applies year-round. No trip charge inside our home county. Call (239) 453-7751 and we’ll give you actual numbers, not ranges pulled from a website.
Serving Fort Myers, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Myers 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 Windows & Doors in Fort Myers
Can you replace just the sealed glass unit in my CGI Sentinels window that has fogged or do I need a new sash?
In most cases we can replace just the sealed glass unit, keeping your original CGI sash and frame intact. The glass is removed, the unit is swapped with OEM-compatible laminated or insulated glass, and the sash is re-glazed. If the sash itself is corroded, bent, or structurally compromised, replacement is the safer call. We’ll show you what we’re seeing before any work starts. Call (239) 453-7751 for a free estimate.
My Fort Myers insurance company flagged my jalousie windows for non-renewal. Are CGI impact windows acceptable to insurers?
Yes. CGI impact-rated windows, properly installed with the required documentation, are the most widely accepted upgrade for Fort Myers homeowners whose insurers have flagged jalousie or non-impact openings. We provide the wind-load and product approval paperwork insurers ask for. Call (239) 453-7751 and we’ll walk through your specific carrier’s requirements.
Do your techs service CGI horizontal roller windows that are hard to move or jump track?
We do. Roller replacement, track cleaning and realignment, and jamb adjustment are all common CGI repairs in Fort Myers, where salt air and grit shorten roller life. We carry OEM-compatible roller assemblies and can usually get a slider gliding again on the first visit.
Will repairing my CGI impact window with aftermarket parts void any remaining manufacturer warranty?
For structural or impact-critical components, we use OEM CGI parts specifically to protect your warranty and your opening’s rating. For non-structural parts like glazing beads and screens, aftermarket components don’t affect warranty coverage. We’ll tell you which is which before any repair.
How do you handle CGI casement windows that have bent or corroded hardware in Fort Myers’s salt air?
We replace operators, hinges, and locking points with OEM hardware where the part is load-bearing, and treat the frame for corrosion before reinstalling. Casement windows near the Caloosahatchee or Gulf side of Fort Myers need this more often than inland homes. Call (239) 453-7751 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Service Areas Near Fort Myers
We serve Fort Myers and the surrounding communities, including Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers, Estero, and Bonita Springs. If you’re across the river in CGI service in Cape Coral or farther east in CGI service in Lehigh Acres, we’ve got crews who know those neighborhoods too. Our full Fort Myers service area page covers all the details.
Book Your CGI Service in Fort Myers Today
Need a CGI window or door looked at? Call (239) 453-7751 now. A real person answers, we schedule around your day, and the estimate is free. Ed Winslow’s name is on the door and on every job we do in Fort Myers. The one down the road.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Fort Myers since 2011.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow 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.