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AfterCGI Construction in Orlando, CA | Rowan Construction Group
We provide independent CGI window and cladding service across Orlando, handling everything from single-sash replacements in College Park ranch homes to full impact-envelope installs on I-Drive hospitality projects. What makes our CGI work different here is that we’ve done it on both sides of Orlando’s split market, the theme-park build-out and the aging CBS residential stock, so we know which permits, parts, and tolerances each side demands. Call (470) 298-9650 for a written estimate before any work starts.
Why Orlando Residents Choose Us for CGI Service
Rowan Construction Group has installed and repaired CGI windows and cladding across hundreds of Central Florida homes, from 1970s CBS ranch houses in Pine Hills to new tract builds in Lake Nona. That range matters because CGI’s product lines behave differently depending on the substrate they’re anchored into. A Sentinel casement in a new wood-framed Lake Nona home sits in a window opening built to modern tolerances. The same window in a 1963 Azalea Park CBS house is mounted into concrete block that may have shifted half an inch since Kennedy was president. If the crew doesn’t know which condition they’re looking at, the window gets blamed for a framing problem.
Grant Rowan, our owner, trained in construction technology at LATTC before spending nearly two decades on residential and light commercial work across LA County, much of it structural remodels where walls come down and load paths get recalculated. That background is why our technicians document window openings before ordering glass. We measure the rough opening, check for racking, and record the condition of the substrate, then order CGI product that fits what’s actually there. Measure twice, say it once, show your work.
We’re an independent CGI service provider, not a manufacturer-authorized dealer. That independence means we source genuine CGI replacement sashes, glass, and hardware when available, but we’re not obligated to push a particular product line. If an older discontinued CGI model isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you and show you the math. We also stand behind every project with the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right, backed by The Haven Standard, not a handshake.
Common CGI Construction Problems We Solve in Orlando
- Failed or hazed insulating glass units (IGUs) in CGI Sentinels. West- and south-facing exposures in Orlando take brutal afternoon UV and heat, and the sealant between the glass panes breaks down faster here than in coastal markets where marine haze diffuses the sun. You’ll notice fogging between the panes or a milky film that won’t wipe off. The fix is a replacement IGU or full sash, and we’ll quote both options in writing.
- Stripped or corroded stainless steel hinge hardware on casement and awning windows. In older CBS homes, original aluminum frames trapped moisture from afternoon thunderstorms against the hinges. Over decades, that trapped water eats at even stainless hardware. We see this most often in Pine Hills and Conway, where 1960s and 1970s homes still carry original window frames.
- Misaligned or binding sashes after settling or hurricane-driven racking. 1950s and 1970s concrete block homes in Orlando were not framed with modern window-opening tolerances. When the block settles or a hurricane like Ian pushes the structure hard, the openings twist, and the sashes bind. A binding sash isn’t a window defect, it’s a structural condition, and we treat it that way.
- Weatherstripping and glazing bead degradation from Orlando humidity. Fixed picture windows in master-planned communities like Horizon West see accelerated weatherstripping breakdown because the humidity never really leaves. Air and water start sneaking past the seal, and you’ll see water staining on the interior sill after heavy afternoon storms. We replace the glazing bead and weatherstripping with OEM-spec materials, not generic extrusions.
- Corner seal failures on CGI units after hurricane events. When a structure racks during tropical winds, corner seals on impact windows can break even if the glass itself doesn’t crack. The window looks fine from the outside, but condensation starts showing up inside the IGU within a week or two. We pull the sash, confirm the seal failure, and order the correct CGI replacement.
BeforeAfterCGI Service in Orlando: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
The thing nobody tells you about CGI work in Orlando is that the permitting path splits in half depending on which side of the city your project is on. CGI windows are frequently spec’d into Orlando hotels and resort projects along International Drive because Orange County’s tourism-district inspectors enforce stricter windborne debris requirements than the rest of inland Florida. That means our crews must coordinate with Disney or Universal vendor credentialing systems and pull permits through a separate tourism overlay, a bureaucratic layer that doesn’t exist in Tampa or Jacksonville. The inspectors are thorough, the credentialing process is unforgiving, and the scheduling has to work around park operating hours. The same CGI window installed in College Park goes through a standard Orange County permit. On I-Drive, it goes through a completely different maze. If your contractor hasn’t worked a Tampa CGI service job, they may not realize how much steeper the Orlando tourism overlay is. done hospitality-sector CGI work before, they’ll learn on your dime. We’ve done it. We know which credentialing portal to use, which inspectors to expect, and how to sequence the work so the permits clear before the crew shows up.
CGI Models & Products We Service in Orlando
We service the full CGI residential range: Sentinel Series impact windows, Estate Collection impact windows, Classic Line impact windows, and CGI Commercial/Architectural Series. Our parts sourcing favors genuine CGI replacement sashes, glass, and hardware. Aftermarket aluminum extrusions and impact glazing rarely match CGI’s exact sightlines or structural rating, and we won’t install parts that undercut the window’s wind-load certification. For older discontinued CGI models, we generally recommend replacing the window rather than piecing together salvage parts. Custom-fabricated substitutes carry long lead times and often cost more than a new unit is worth. We’ll show you both numbers in writing before you decide.
CGI Service Pricing in Orlando
Here’s what CGI service and installation costs in the Orlando market. These are the ranges we quote, and they’re consistent with what Grant has seen across hundreds of Central Florida projects since we started doing CGI work here. Many of those same homeowners also ask us about Orlando driveway and pavers pricing while we’re on-site.
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 - $25,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 - $15,000 |
| Roof Replacement & Installation | $8,000 - $20,000 |
What drives the final number is the condition of the existing window opening, the number of units, the CGI model you choose, and whether the permit goes through standard Orange County or the tourism-district overlay. Every quote we write includes a flat price, a written scope, and a written warranty before anyone picks up a tool. Call (470) 298-9650 and we’ll put your number in writing, typically within a day or two.
Serving Orlando, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Orlando area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help. We also handle fence installation in Orlando and surrounding neighborhoods.
FAQs - CGI Construction in Orlando
Yes. CGI impact windows meet the Florida Building Code requirements for inland Orlando, including the updated windborne debris standards that apply to Orange County’s tourism-district overlay along International Drive. Inland Orlando is not in a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone like Miami-Dade, but the code still requires impact-rated or protected openings on new construction and major renovations. CGI Sentinel and Estate lines carry the necessary design pressure ratings for this market. If you’re pulling a permit in the tourism district, expect stricter inspection than standard Orange County permits require. Call (470) 298-9650 to confirm code compliance for your specific address and building type.
They can be retrofit, but the condition of the existing window opening determines how clean the install will be. In a 1950s Pine Hills CBS home, the original window openings were often cut to loose tolerances, and decades of settling mean the rough opening may not be square. We measure, check for racking, and shim or re-frame as needed before installing the new CGI unit. Full tear-out is only necessary when the surrounding block is cracked or the original frame has corroded to the point where it can’t support the new window. We’ll tell you which route applies to your house before we quote anything.
CGI window lead times in Orlando typically run four to eight weeks for standard residential models, depending on the current factory schedule and whether you’re ordering standard sizes or custom dimensions. Sentinel Series units in common sizes often arrive faster than Estate or Custom Architectural designs. For renovation scheduling, that means you should place the window order at the same time you’re finalizing permits, not after demolition starts. We coordinate the order date against your project timeline so the windows arrive when the openings are ready. For an exact lead time on the model you need, call (470) 298-9650 and we’ll check current factory availability.
We see more structural failures in the older homes and more seal and weatherstripping issues in the newer ones. Older CBS homes in Pine Hills, Conway, and Azalea Park have settling and racking issues that put pressure on frames and sashes. Newer Lake Nona and Horizon West homes sit on fresh, stable ground, but they’re exposed to the same daily humidity and afternoon UV, so IGU seal failures and weatherstripping degradation show up within a few years. It’s a different failure pattern in each market segment, and the repair approach follows the pattern.
In most cases, we can replace the insulating glass unit itself without replacing the entire sash, as long as the sash frame and hardware are in good condition. CGI impact windows are designed with replaceable IGUs, and we source the correct glass pack from CGI when available. If the sash frame is bent, the hardware is corroded, or the corner seals have separated, a full sash replacement is the more honest fix and usually the better long-term value. We’ll show you the price difference between IGU-only and full sash replacement in writing. Call (470) 298-9650 for a line-item quote on either option.
Service Areas Near Orlando
We serve the full Orlando service area, including Azalea Park, College Park, Pine Hills, Conway, Lake Nona, Horizon West, and the I-Drive corridor. For projects further out, we also connect with clients through our CGI service in St. Petersburg and CGI service in Chula Vista operations, and we maintain a dedicated CGI sales & service page for model-specific questions.
Book Your CGI Service in Orlando Today
Need CGI windows inspected, repaired, or replaced in Orlando? Call (470) 298-9650 to schedule a free written estimate. We’ll walk the property, document what we find, and put the price in writing before anyone touches a window.
Written by Grant Rowan, Owner at Rowan Construction Group, serving Orlando since 2007.