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CGI Custom Windows & Doors in Columbus: What to Know First

CGI custom windows and doors in Columbus can be serviced, repaired, and replaced by TruePane Windows & Doors. We’re an independent CGI service provider, not a CGI factory outlet, so we can tell you when a $12 part will fix the unit and when the whole sash needs to go. Most CGI service calls in Columbus are diagnosed in one visit and repaired that same day. If you own a CGI product and you’re noticing fog between the panes, a door that drags on the threshold, or a sash that won’t stay up, call (888) 635-0804 and we’ll walk you through what you’re looking at.

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This page is for Columbus homeowners who already have CGI custom windows or doors, or who are pricing a custom CGI installation and want straight answers on cost, common failure points, and what a repair actually involves.

How CGI Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

CGI builds a solid product line, mostly heavy extruded aluminum and impact-rated glass for coastal codes. But Columbus isn’t a coastal market, so the CGI units we see here tend to be custom shapes and oversized pieces people bought from specialty suppliers. Here’s what actually goes wrong with them in central Ohio, and what we do about it:

• Fogged glass on CGI Sentry and Estate Collection fixed windows. These units use large insulated glass with a desiccant-filled spacer. Over time, especially with southern exposure on a Columbus summer afternoon, the edge seal degrades and the desiccant saturates. The fog isn’t just cosmetic; it means the inert gas between the panes is gone. We order the replacement IGU to the exact cut of the original, swap it without disturbing the frame, and the unit looks and performs like it should.
• Binding doors on CGI Estate Collection and Targa Series entry doors. This is a Columbus-specific issue we see constantly. The clay soil in neighborhoods like Clintonville and Worthington shifts with freeze-thaw cycles. A door that latched cleanly in October will drag by February because the corner of the slab has dropped a quarter inch. The fix isn’t a shim under the hinge. That’s what a handyman does and it buys you one season. We adjust the frame and re-square the opening, because if the pane is not true, the job is not done.
• Sticking sashes on CGI Siteline and Estate Collection casements. CGI’s casement hardware has a tight tolerance. When oak pollen and maple helicopters get into the track on a windy Columbus spring, the gear assembly grinds. Replacing the unit is usually a waste of money. We disassemble the sash, clean the gear, replace worn components, and it runs as quietly as it did the day it was installed.
• Weep system leakage on CGI custom arch and radius windows. Every custom-shape window needs a weep path. On arched units, the weep slots occasionally get plugged at the factory, which means water collects inside the frame during a hard Columbus thunderstorm and slowly drains into the wall behind the drywall. The window rarely shows it on the inside. The first sign is a soft spot in the drywall under the sill. We clear the weeps and test the drainage before we button anything back up.
• Failed rollers on CGI sliding glass doors. The Estate and Targa sliders ride on nylon rollers that flatten over time, especially on wide doors with heavy triple-pane glass. When the roller flattens, the door grinds and the hardware starts eating into the bottom rail. We replace the roller assemblies with rated components, sometimes upgrading the original part, and set the door so it rolls smoothly without riding up on the guide.

Our CGI Custom Windows & Doors Process

Here’s what happens when you call TruePane Windows & Doors about a CGI product in Columbus:

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   You call (888) 635-0804. A live person answers. You describe the window or door, the model if you know it, and the symptom. We schedule a time. A window that fits right shouldn’t need caulk to do the work the frame was supposed to do.
2. 2
   The technician shows up and measures twice. Uniformed, background-checked, and carrying a level Dale Kessler would trust over a sill. We identify the exact CGI line and model, take opening measurements, and check the frame, glazing, and hardware.
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   We decide on OEM or a quality aftermarket part, in front of you. This matters on custom-shape CGI units. Sometimes the factory part is the only thing that fits. Sometimes a domestic aftermarket roller or balance is actually better and arrives faster. We tell you the difference in cost and lead time and let you decide on paper, not over the phone.
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   We do the work. Most jobs are completed the same day. No second appointment left hanging, no surprise line item on the bill.
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   We test the unit and walk you through what we did. You’ll see it operate. We’ll point out exactly what was replaced and why.
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   We register both warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves the driveway. That’s The Keystone Standard. No arguing later about what was covered.

What CGI Custom Windows & Doors Costs in Columbus

Here’s what we see in the field across Columbus and central Ohio. Exact pricing depends on the unit, the glass package, and the hardware.

• Glass fog repair (replacement IGU) on a standard CGI window: $180-$420
• Custom arch or radius IGU replacement: $350-$700
• CGI sliding door roller replacement (both panels): $240-$390
• Casement sash re-balance and gear rebuild: $150-$280 per sash
• Full custom CGI entry door replacement (Estate or Targa): $2,400-$6,500 installed
• Custom-shape fixed CGI window replacement (oversized or radius): $1,100-$3,400 installed

What moves the price: glass package (double vs triple, impact-rated vs standard), custom vs stock dimensions, whether the frame was installed true or needs re-shimming, and how hard the opening is to access. You’ll get a written line-item quote before any work starts, and the price on the quote is the price on the bill. Call (888) 635-0804 to schedule a free estimate.

Why Columbus Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for CGI Work

We’re not a national franchise, and we’re not the cheapest bid. We’re a local Columbus company founded by Dale Kessler, a second-generation glazier who grew up in Clintonville and has been setting windows and doors in central Ohio for close to three decades. Every CGI job is covered by our Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right. No paperwork, no arguing. Beyond that, we’re an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, including ViewLux, PGT, and of course CGI. That matters on a custom job. If a CGI part is backordered and you want a comparable line for a new door or an oversized replacement panel, we can show you real options side by side on paper. Most of our customers are Columbus homeowners who’ve been in their house twenty years or more. They want the phone answered and the work done right the first time. We stand behind both.

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