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CGI Impact Garage Doors: The Hobe Sound Owner’s Guide

CGI impact garage door panel, track, and hardware replacement in Hobe Sound typically runs $890-$2,400 installed, depending on whether we’re swapping a single impact-rated panel or the full door assembly with wind-load hardware. We stock CGI-compatible track systems, rollers, hinges, and impact glazing retainers for same-day repair on most common series. Most Hobe Sound owners discover a problem when the door hangs crooked after a storm, the impact glass shows stress fractures at the corners, or the opener strains because a track bracket has pulled loose from the header.

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Which CGI Models This Applies To

CGI’s impact garage door program centers on the Estate Series and Commercial Series lines, both built with extruded aluminum frames and laminated impact glazing designed for Miami-Dade HVHZ ratings. The Estate Series uses a 2-inch rail-and-stile profile with a glazing pocket depth of 7/8 inch, while the Commercial Series steps up to a 3-inch box frame with integrated wind-load reinforcement clips. We see both in Hobe Sound, particularly the Estate 200 and Estate 300 lines on homes built between 2016 and 2022.

To identify your part, check the interior edge of the top rail for a stamped series mark and a four-digit date code. The glazing retainer spline on pre-2019 Estate doors is a gray PVC wedge; post-2019 production switched to a black co-extruded gasket that seals better but is not interchangeable. We carry both profiles on the truck. Aftermarket track and roller hardware from Clopay and Amarr will physically fit CGI frames, but the wind-load certification travels with the original hardware package. For insurance and code compliance in Martin County, we specify OEM CGI hardware on any door rated above 140 mph design pressure.

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Signs Your CGI Impact Garage Door Is Failing

• The door binds or stalls at the same point every cycle. This usually means a vertical track has shifted out of plumb, often because the jamb bracket loosened in salt air. We check with a 4-foot level; anything past 1/4 inch out of vertical will wear the rollers unevenly.
• Impact glass shows spider cracks radiating from the corner retainers. Thermal cycling in Hobe Sound’s sun loads the laminated pane against rigid aluminum. The glazing is doing its job, but the retainer spline has hardened and lost cushion. Left alone, the glass will eventually crack through.
• Excessive noise or vibration that started suddenly after a storm. Wind pressure can deform the horizontal track radius or pop a roller out of the guide. We see this on doors facing the Intracoastal or open water where gusts hit 90+ mph during summer cells.
• Daylight visible between the bottom seal and the concrete. The vinyl astragal compresses over time, but on CGI doors the real issue is often sag in the bottom rail from corrosion at the internal steel reinforcement. We probe with an awl; if it punches through, the rail needs replacement.
• Opener reverses or the motor labors on a door that used to run smooth. Before blaming the opener, we check spring tension and track alignment. A CGI impact door with full glass weighs 180-240 pounds; if the torsion spring has lost torque, the opener carries the load and burns out prematurely.

Replacement Cost & What’s Included

Here is what we charge in Hobe Sound for CGI impact garage door work, with parts and labor separated:

The range reflects door width (8-foot vs. 16-foot), whether the existing track can be reused, and whether Martin County requires a re-inspection for wind-mitigation documentation. We pull permits when the door assembly itself is replaced; panel swaps typically do not trigger permitting. Every job gets the measured survey you keep, a written scope matching that document, and the photo record uploaded before we leave. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers labor and installation; CGI’s manufacturer warranty covers defects in materials.

DIY or Call Us?

An owner can safely inspect the track for obvious dents, test the door balance by disengaging the opener and lifting manually, and check the glazing retainer for visible gaps. Do not attempt torsion spring adjustment or replacement. CGI impact doors use a paired spring system under substantial torque; an uncontrolled release can cause serious injury or death. We have replaced springs on doors where a homeowner’s wrench slipped and launched into the garage ceiling.

If the issue is beyond a visual check, call (772) 362-5967. We carry CGI-compatible hardware, and Sonia Raman’s crew will measure the rough opening before ordering anything. Measure it right the first time, and the door closes the way it’s supposed to - every time after that.

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