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AfterCGI Roof Replacement & Installation in Palm Beach: What to Know First
CGI roof replacement and installation in Palm Beach typically runs between $14,000 and $38,000 depending on roof size, material choice, and whether the existing decking needs structural work. We complete most full replacements in 3 to 5 working days once materials land. Every job gets a written line-item quote before we touch the roof, and Ed Winslow’s name goes on the paperwork.
This page is for Palm Beach homeowners who already own a CGI product, or are considering one, and want an installer who knows the brand without drinking the factory Kool-Aid. We’re an independent CGI service provider, not a manufacturer-authorized shop. We’ll tell you when an OEM part matters and when a quality aftermarket option does the same job for less. Call (561) 782-7525 and a live person answers, day or night.
How CGI Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
CGI makes a strong line of impact-rated windows and doors, but on roofing applications the failure points are specific and predictable. Here’s what we see on Palm Beach homes:
- Flashing failure at the window-to-roof transition on CGI Estate Collection units. Salt air off the Intracoastal eats standard aluminum flashing in 5 to 7 years. When we pull the old flashing, it’s often pitted clean through at the corners. We replace with heavier-gauge stainless or PVC-coated flashing, then re-seal with a marine-grade sealant that holds up in constant humidity.
- Decking rot hidden beneath CGI skylight frames. The skylight curb on CGI Series 100 units sits nearly flush with the roofline, which means any small leak channels water directly under the shingle edge for months before you see staining on the ceiling. In the El Cid and South of Southern neighborhoods we work in, we regularly pull skylights to find the first 6 inches of decking beyond salvage. We cut back to solid sheathing, sister in new framing if needed, and build a taller curb to give water a real path off the frame.
- Seam separation at the ridge cap on metal roof jobs tied into CGI gable-end windows. Thermal expansion on Palm Beach’s 90-degree afternoons followed by cool ocean nights puts constant stress on the cap seams. If the original installer used butyl tape instead of a standing-seam clip system, the cap starts lifting within 3 years. We re-flash and re-clip every seam we touch, and we’ll tell you if the whole ridge line needs redoing or just the section nearest the window.
- Clogged weep holes on CGI casement windows set into low-slope roof areas. The window’s drainage design assumes gravity will do its job, but on low-slope sections, wind-driven rain pushes water back into the frame instead of out the weep. We add secondary drainage paths and, on homes in Phipps Plaza and points north, we’ll suggest re-sloping the surrounding roof area during any replacement because the old framing simply wasn’t built for standing water.
- Undersized fasteners at the CGI-to-deck anchor points. This one shows up on homes that have been through 2 or more hurricane seasons. The window frames were anchored properly per original code, but Palm Beach County code updates since then call for longer, larger-diameter fasteners at roof-level openings. We drill, refill, and re-anchor with current code-compliant hardware as part of any replacement touching those openings.
Our CGI Roof Replacement & Installation Process
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You call, a person answers. No phone tree. We schedule a time that works, then a background-checked Winslow technician drives out in a marked truck. He calls when he’s 20 minutes out.
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We inspect the roof surface and every CGI opening. This is where we find what the last guy missed. We look at flashing, seams, anchor points, decking, and drainage, and we take photos you can keep even if you don’t hire us.
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We hand you a written line-item quote. Parts, labor, materials, permit fees if applicable, and a dumpster line if we’re tearing off. No allowances, no change-order fine print.
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OEM or quality aftermarket, decided with you. For structural anchors and fasteners touching the CGI frame, we use OEM-spec or better. For flashing and sealants, we use marine-grade materials that outperform what the factory sends. You’ll know exactly why each line item says what it says.
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We do the work, pull permits, and pass inspection. Our crew shows up in uniform, covers your landscaping, and works clean. Palm Beach County inspectors see our work all the time, and we don’t hide from the inspection line.
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We walk the roof with you before the final handshake. You see what we see. If something isn’t right, it gets fixed under the Done Right Promise before we call the job done.
What CGI Roof Replacement & Installation Costs in Palm Beach
| Scenario | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| Full tear-off and replacement, architectural shingle, 2,000 sq ft roof | $14,000 – $19,500 |
| Full tear-off and replacement, standing-seam metal, 2,000 sq ft roof | $24,000 – $32,000 |
| Partial replacement around CGI openings (skylights, gable windows) | $3,500 – $7,000 per opening |
| Re-decking and re-anchoring CGI frame anchors, per opening | $900 – $1,800 per opening |
What moves the price: decking condition, roof pitch, number of CGI openings, whether the old roof was nailed down or properly screwed, and whether you’re in a historic district that requires specific materials. Call (561) 782-7525 for an exact quote. Estimates are free, and there’s no trip charge anywhere in our home county.
Why Palm Beach Homeowners Call Winslow Windows & Doors for CGI Work
The Done Right Promise means something simple: if it’s not done right, we come back and make it right, period. This isn’t a warranty that expires when the check clears. We’ve been at this since 2011, and Ed Winslow’s name is on the business license, the invoice, and the truck. What sets us apart on CGI work is that we know the other brands too. If a PGT, CWS, ES Windows, or ECO Window Systems unit is part of your roof assembly, we don’t have to call a different crew. One company, one owner, one phone number that rings to a live person at 2 a.m. when a storm tears through Palm Beach.
FAQs
We are an independent CGI service provider, not a factory-authorized installer, so we can’t act as the manufacturer’s warranty agent. What we can tell you is that our workmanship carries the Done Right Promise, and we document every anchor, fastener, and flashing replacement with photos and written specs so you have what you need for any manufacturer claim. Call (561) 782-7525 and we’ll walk you through what your warranty actually covers and what it doesn’t.
Most Palm Beach homes are in and out in 3 to 5 working days once materials are on site. Metal roofs add a day or two. If your job requires structural re-anchoring at CGI openings, that’s built into the schedule before we start, not discovered halfway through. We pull permits before we start and we don’t leave the job until the inspection passes.
For structural fasteners, anchors, and anything that touches the CGI frame itself, we use OEM-spec or better, because that’s where the failure happens in a hurricane. For flashing, sealants, and roof decking, we use marine-grade aftermarket materials that outlast what the factory bundles with the unit. The honest answer is that it depends on the part, and your written quote will show you exactly which line items are which.
Call us for a free inspection and we’ll show you photos of what’s actually going on up there. If the decking is solid and the CGI openings are still properly anchored, a repair may be the right call. If we find the decking is shot or the anchors are below current Palm Beach County code, we’ll tell you that too. We give second opinions on any written estimate, which means if another contractor handed you a quote, bring it in and we’ll go line by line with you.
Yes, every time. We file with Palm Beach County, schedule inspections, and don’t consider the job done until the inspector signs off. A roofer who tells you to skip the permit just saved you money until your insurance company finds out. Call (561) 782-7525 and we’ll tell you exactly what the permit costs on your job before the crew ever shows up.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner, Winslow Windows & Doors at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Palm Beach and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
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.