New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Sightline Windows & Doors Pinewood 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 Door Installation: The Pinewood Owner’s Guide
CGI door installation in Pinewood typically runs $1,800-$4,200 for a standard single entry unit, depending on the series and whether the frame needs re-flashing. We stock CGI-compatible hardware, hinges, and seal kits on every truck, and most replacements are completed in a single visit. Most Pinewood owners first notice trouble when the door sticks during summer humidity, the sweep drags, or the multipoint lock no longer draws the slab tight against the jamb - signs that the installation, not just the part, has shifted out of spec.
Which CGI Models This Applies To
CGI manufactures three residential door series we see in Pinewood: the Estate Collection (aluminum impact-rated), the Sentinel Series (vinyl impact-rated), and the commercial-grade Sentinel 7000. Each uses a different hinge barrel diameter, jamb depth, and multipoint lock footprint. The Estate Collection carries a 4-9/16″ jamb standard; the Sentinel Series runs 5-1/4″ for deeper wall sections common in post-2015 Pinewood construction off Northwest 7th Avenue.
To identify your series, check the hinge edge of the door slab for the laser-etched CGI logo and a four-digit date code. The first two digits are the year, the second two the week. Pre-2018 Estate units used a Schlage-compatible multipoint system; post-2018 units switched to a proprietary tongue-and-groove receiver that requires the OEM striker. We carry both on the truck, but the wrong striker will leave a 3/16″ gap at the header that no adjustment corrects.
Aftermarket equivalents exist for hinges and sweeps, but we default to OEM for multipoint hardware. The CGI receiver is hardened to a specific Rockwell rating; generic replacements we’ve tested from two national suppliers wore visible play within 14 months in south Florida’s salt-air cycle.
Before
AfterSigns Your CGI Door Installation Is Failing
- The slab binds at the top corner in summer, then frees in January. This is frame racking, not door warp. In Pinewood, the combination of afternoon sun on dark exterior cladding and overnight cooling creates differential expansion between the aluminum frame and the wood buck. The installation loses plumb slowly; by the time you notice the bind, the corner screw has elongated its hole.
- Daylight visible between the sweep and the sill. A properly compressed sweep should hide a business card. If you can slide one through, the sill cap has either settled or the door has dropped on its hinges. On CGI units, hinge pin wear accelerates when the installation lacks a composite shim pack at the load-bearing jamb.
- The multipoint handle lifts but the deadbolt doesn’t throw. The gearbox inside the mortise has stripped a tooth, usually from forcing the handle when the door is out of alignment. This is a $340 part; ignoring it stresses the receiver and eventually the slab edge.
- Water stains on the interior sill after a driving rain. The weep holes in the sill track are blocked with construction grit, or the end dams were never sealed during original installation. We see this on Pinewood homes built during the 2017-2019 rush, where crews skipped the backer-rod and sealant step at the sill horns.
- The door closes but the latch doesn’t click. The striker has shifted 1/8″ or more from its factory position. On impact-rated CGI units, this also compromises the pressure seal; the door may pass a casual inspection but fail to hold negative design pressure in a storm.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
| Scope | Price Range in Pinewood |
|---|---|
| CGI slab replacement, standard single door, reuse existing frame | $1,800 - $2,600 |
| CGI slab + frame replacement, standard single door | $2,800 - $3,800 |
| CGI double door unit, full replacement | $3,400 - $4,200 |
| Multipoint lock hardware replacement only | $340 - $520 |
| Hinge set replacement (3 hinges, OEM) | $180 - $240 |
| Sill cap / sweep replacement with adjustment | $220 - $320 |
What drives the range: wall condition behind the existing frame, whether the rough opening needs re-squaring, and whether the original installation included a properly flashed pan. We find unflashed pans in roughly one of three Pinewood retrofits, particularly in townhome clusters off the Palmetto Expressway corridor built between 2015 and 2019. Every quote we write itemizes the parts, the labor hours, and any opening remediation separately. The price you sign is the price on the invoice; Haven Clause 1 doesn’t permit change orders after the work starts.
All CGI door installation work carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise under the Haven Standard. The documented photo record - frame plumb readings, gap measurements at six points, and the compressed sweep profile - is uploaded to your job file before we leave.
DIY or Call Us?
There are two things a Pinewood owner can safely check without tools: whether the weep holes are clear (a paperclip, straightened, run through each slot), and whether the hinge screws are tight to the jamb. If either solves the symptom, the installation may still be out of spec, but you’ve bought time to schedule proper measurement.
Everything else carries risk. A CGI impact-rated door weighs 85-120 pounds depending on the series; removing it without a brace risks slab damage and finger injury. The multipoint lock gearbox is under spring tension; improper disassembly can launch internal components. Re-hanging a door without a laser level and composite shims guarantees repeat failure. We are not affiliated with CGI; we are an independent service provider with no factory obligation to use their parts exclusively, which means we specify what the opening actually needs.
Measure it right the first time and the second visit is a follow-up, not a fix. Call (786) 574-6217 to schedule your free estimate.
FAQs
A properly installed CGI impact door should function without hardware replacement for 12-15 years in Pinewood’s climate, though the sweep and hinge bearings typically need attention at year 8-10 due to salt-air exposure. Call (786) 574-6217 for an exact quote on your unit - estimates are free.
Hardware failures - locks, hinges, sweeps - are repairable. Slab delamination, frame corrosion, or structural racking require full replacement. We assess both paths during the measured survey and write the scope for the solution that lasts. Call (786) 574-6217 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
A standard single-door replacement takes 4-6 hours including removal, rough-opening inspection, and new-unit hang with final adjustment. Double doors or frame remediation add 2-3 hours. We schedule one crew per door; the technician who measures is the technician who installs. Call (786) 574-6217 to book.
We carry OEM and verified-equivalent hinges, multipoint hardware, sweeps, and seal kits for all three CGI residential series. Slabs and frames are ordered to measured spec; we don’t guess on color or hand and we don’t warehouse units that may not fit your opening. Call (786) 574-6217 to schedule your measured survey.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner, Sightline Windows & Doors Pinewood at Sightline Windows & Doors Pinewood, serving Pinewood and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Sightline Windows & Doors Pinewood
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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