New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Sightline Windows & Doors Hobe Sound pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
1. Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
2. Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
3. Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
CGI Window Installation: The Hobe Sound Owner’s Guide
CGI window installation in Hobe Sound typically runs $340-$780 per opening depending on series, size, and whether the wall needs structural prep for impact-rated anchoring. We stock CGI frame components, sash hardware, and glazing beads on our trucks, and most replacements are measured, written up, and installed within a single visit. Homeowners usually discover a problem when the sash won’t lock flush, they feel air movement at the meeting rail, or they spot corrosion blooming on the weep-hole tracks after a wet season.
Which CGI Models This Applies To
CGI marks their series on a permanent etch in the glass corner and on a label inside the frame head. In Hobe Sound, we most often work with the Estate Series (aluminum impact-rated), Sentinel by CGI (vinyl impact), and the Targa line (high-rise and commercial grade). The Estate 200 and 400 use a 2-5/8 inch frame depth with a proprietary glazing pocket; the Sentinel 300 shifts to a 3-1/4 inch pocket and a different sash lock footprint. Mixing Estate hardware into a Sentinel frame strips the screw bosses.
OEM CGI parts ship from their Hialeah facility and carry the original finish match. We also stock quality aftermarket equivalents from C.R. Laurence for common fasteners and weatherstrip profiles, but we default to OEM on anything load-bearing: the Estate Series uses a custom die-cast tilt latch that aftermarket versions shear at 22 pounds of lateral load in our bench testing. Sonia Raman checks the etch, measures the glazing pocket depth with a digital caliper, and orders against that number. Measure it right the first time, and the door closes the way it’s supposed to - every time after that.
Before
AfterSigns Your CGI Window Installation Is Failing
- Sash drifts or won’t stay open. The balance shoe or coil spring has lost tension. In Hobe Sound’s salt air, the zinc-plated balance housing corrodes faster than inland specs predict; we see this at the 8-10 year mark on east-facing units.
- Visible gap at the meeting rail when locked. The interlock weatherstrip has compressed or the frame has racked slightly from settlement. The gap lets driven rain bypass the primary seal.
- Condensation between panes. The insulated glass unit (IGU) seal has failed. CGI’s warm-edge spacer buys time in Florida humidity, but once the desiccant saturates, the glass unit needs replacement, not repair.
- Corrosion on the frame face or weep tracks. The anodized layer has been breached, usually by abrasive cleaning or salt accumulation. Left alone, it undercuts the frame wall thickness.
- Lock lever operates but doesn’t draw the sash tight. The cam has worn or the keeper has shifted. A half-turn on the keeper screw sometimes fixes it; more often the cam face is rounded and needs replacement.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
| Service | Price Range (Hobe Sound) |
|---|---|
| CGI sash hardware replacement (locks, tilt latches, balances) | $180-$340 |
| IGU replacement with tempered glass | $340-$580 |
| Full frame replacement, Estate Series, standard opening | $620-$780 |
| Structural prep for impact-rated anchoring (if needed) | $140-$280 additional |
What drives the range: frame material (aluminum vs. vinyl), glass specification (tempered, laminated, or impact-rated), and whether the opening needs new buck framing to meet current Florida Building Code wind-borne debris requirements. Our written quote itemizes parts, labor, and any permit fees before work starts. The price on the page is the price on the invoice. Every CGI installation carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise under the Haven Standard.
DIY or Call Us?
An owner can safely check three things: verify the series etch in the glass corner, confirm the lock lever moves freely without grinding, and clear weep holes with a pipe cleaner. Do not attempt to remove a sash with failed balances; the coil spring stores enough energy to launch the sash outward if the tilt latch releases unexpectedly. We’ve inherited two jobs in Hobe Sound where a homeowner tried this and cracked the IGU against the tile floor.
Frame racking and IGU replacement require factory tooling and tempering knowledge. Call (772) 362-5967 and we’ll measure, write the price, and schedule the install. The measured survey is yours to keep either way.
FAQs
CGI aluminum frames last 25-30 years with basic maintenance, but the IGU seal and balance hardware typically need attention at 10-15 years in coastal Martin County. Salt air accelerates corrosion on non-anodized touch points. Call (772) 362-5967 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
The IGU itself cannot be repaired once fogged; it must be replaced as a sealed unit. The surrounding frame, sash, and hardware often stay in place, which keeps the cost well below full window replacement. Call (772) 362-5967 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
A standard replacement in an existing opening takes 2-3 hours per window, including removal, rough-opening inspection, and sealant cure time before the trim goes back. Full-frame replacements with structural prep run closer to a full day. Call (772) 362-5967 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
We carry Estate and Sentinel Series hardware, glazing beads, and common weatherstrip profiles on every Hobe Sound truck. IGU glass and custom frame extrusions are ordered to the measured opening and typically arrive in 5-7 business days. Call (772) 362-5967 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Sightline Windows & Doors Hobe Sound is independently owned and operated under the Haven Standard. We are not affiliated with CGI Windows & Doors; we are an authorized independent service provider. We also stock and install parts for PGT, CWS, and ES Windows product lines.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner, Sightline Windows & Doors Hobe Sound at Sightline Windows & Doors Hobe Sound, serving Hobe Sound and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Sightline Windows & Doors Hobe Sound
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.
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