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CGI Door Installation: The Florida City Owner’s Guide

CGI door installation in Florida City typically runs $1,400-$3,800 for a standard single entry unit, depending on series, impact rating, and whether the frame needs replacement. We stock CGI-compatible hardware, hinges, and frame components for same-day repair on most common failures. Most Florida City owners discover a problem when the door sticks in humid weather, the multipoint lock won’t engage after a storm, or they notice daylight around the frame where the seal has compressed.

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Which CGI Models This Applies To

CGI manufactures three door series relevant to Florida City homes: the Estate Series (aluminum impact-rated), the Sentinel Series (vinyl impact-rated), and the commercial-grade Targa line. Each uses distinct frame depths, hinge pocket spacing, and multipoint lock configurations that do not cross over.

The Estate Series carries a 4-9/16″ frame depth with a DP-50 rating standard; the Sentinel uses a 3-1/4″ pocket and a different hinge screw pattern. Targa frames are thicker still, and the hardware is not backward compatible. We see the most confusion with Estate-to-Sentinel swaps, where a homeowner orders a Sentinel slab to fit an Estate frame and discovers the lock mortise is offset by 3/8″.

To identify your series, check the hinge-side jamb label, usually located 12 inches from the top. The label lists the model number, DP rating, and manufacturing date. For parts matching, we prefer the label photo plus a hinge-center measurement, hinge-to-lock distance, and frame depth reading. OEM CGI parts ship on a 3-5 day lead time; we also stock quality aftermarket equivalents from Truth Hardware and Hoppe that match CGI specs and carry the same finish warranty.

Sightline Windows & Doors Florida City is an independent service provider, not affiliated with CGI.

Signs Your CGI Door Installation Is Failing

• The door drags or binds at the top corner. This usually indicates frame settlement or hinge screw elongation in the aluminum jamb. In Florida City, we see this often in homes built on the fill near Krome Avenue, where slab movement puts torque on the hinge side. The fix is hinge replacement with longer structural screws, not planing the door.
• Daylight visible around the frame perimeter. The compression seal has flattened past recovery, or the frame was not shimmed plumb during original install. Salt air accelerates seal degradation here; a CGI door in Florida City typically needs seal refresh at 7-9 years, sooner if facing direct bay exposure.
• Multipoint lock won’t throw or retract smoothly. The gearbox has worn internally, or the keep plates have shifted. On Estate Series doors, the gearbox is serviceable as a standalone part; on Sentinel, the multipoint is often integrated into the lock rail and requires full replacement.
• Condensation between glass lites on a glazed door. The insulated glass unit (IGU) seal has failed. CGI uses a dual-seal system, but thermal cycling in South Florida eventually wins. The correct fix is IGU replacement, not defogging. We measure the sightline, glass thickness, and spacer type to order the exact replacement.
• Corrosion pitting on the threshold or sweep. Aluminum thresholds with anodized coating hold up better, but the sweep rubber collects salt and sand. Left unchecked, the threshold extrusion itself corrodes, and the door loses its positive seal against wind-driven rain.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

The range depends on three factors: whether the existing frame is square and reusable, the DP rating required by your Florida City wind zone, and whether the opening needs structural reinforcement to meet current code. Every quote we write starts with a measured survey you keep; the price on that document is the price on the invoice. Haven Clause 1, Have it in writing, means no change orders once work begins. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers all installation labor, and every job leaves a documented photo record.

DIY or Call Us?

There is one safe check a homeowner can make: open the door 90 degrees, place a level on the hinge jamb, and note whether the bubble reads plumb. If it does not, the frame has shifted, and hinge adjustment alone will not fix it.

What goes wrong with DIY on CGI doors: the multipoint lock system stores spring tension in the gearbox, and improper disassembly can fire internal components. The IGU replacement requires a clean-room environment; any dust on the interior lite surface is permanent. And frame replacement involves structural fastening to the FBC-mandated anchor pattern, which varies by wall type and wind zone.

We carry CGI-compatible hinges, gearboxes, seals, and thresholds on our trucks. For full door replacement, we measure once, order to spec, and install with the documented photo record included. Call (786) 418-6182 to schedule your free estimate.

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