New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Juniper Windows Fort Worth pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
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.
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.
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 homeowners arrive naming - the most impact certifications in the industry$$$
- More impact certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built to strict wind codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Factory-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
CGI Window Installation: The Fort Worth Owner’s Guide
CGI window installation in Fort Worth typically runs $85 to $220 per window for labor when the existing frame is sound, with full-frame replacements landing between $400 and $900 per opening depending on size and trim work. We stock CGI-compatible hardware, balances, weatherstripping, and glass packages on our trucks, so most jobs are done in a single visit. The way owners usually find us: a window that suddenly drops when opened, a crank that spins without moving the sash, or condensation that appeared between the panes after a spring storm.
CGI builds serious impact-rated windows, but Fort Worth weather does not care about a sticker. Heat, dust, and the occasional hailstorm wear down the moving parts long before the glass gives up. That’s what this page is for: figuring out what failed, what it should cost to fix, and whether you need a pro on it.
Which CGI Models This Applies To
We install and service CGI’s impact-rated lines, including the Estate Collection, Sentry, and Classic series that are common across Tarrant County homes. Here’s the compatibility gotcha most owners hit: CGI has changed hardware styles across production years, so a Sentry sash from 2016 won’t always accept a 2023 balance cassette, even when both windows measure 36 by 60. The window’s factory label, usually on the top rail of the sash or the side jamb, lists the series and the glass package. If the label’s gone, we can match by measuring the glass thickness and the frame profile depth.
On the OEM-versus-aftermarket question for CGI specifically: we prefer genuine CGI parts for anything structural, like lock rods, hinges, and balance systems. For consumables like weatherstripping and weep-hole covers, quality aftermarket equivalents hold up just as well and usually cost 30 to 40 percent less. We’ll tell you which one we’re quoting and why. Juniper Windows Fort Worth is an independent service provider, not affiliated with CGI, so our recommendation isn’t tied to a parts counter.
Signs Your CGI Window Installation Is Failing
- The sash drops or slams when you open it. This is a balance cassette or block-and-tackle failure. Dust and heat degrade the spring inside the cassette, and once it loses tension, the window won’t stay up. In Fort Worth’s dry summers, this is the most common CGI failure we see.
- The crank handle spins but the window doesn’t move. The operator gear has stripped, usually because the hinge is binding from dirt or a bent track. Forcing the crank only chews the gear further.
- Condensation or haze between the glass panes. That’s a failed seal in the insulated glass unit. Once the desiccant inside the spacer is saturated, the fog will not clear on its own. On impact-rated CGI glass, the fix is a new IGU, not a DIY reseal.
- You can feel a draft around the sash even when it’s locked. Weatherstripping has compressed or the lock rod isn’t pulling the sash tight. This is also a sign the sash may be slightly racked, which means the hinge or pivot needs adjustment.
- The window is hard to open or close, and the frame feels tight. Texas heat can bow a sash or frame if the window was installed with no room for expansion. We see this on west-facing Fort Worth walls especially, where afternoon sun beats on the frame for hours.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
What you’ll pay depends on what failed. Here’s the honest line-item picture for Fort Worth:
- Balance cassette or block-and-tackle replacement: $120 to $220 per window, parts and labor
- Operator or crank mechanism: $110 to $190 per window, depending on the CGI series
- Weatherstripping and seal replacement on an existing sash: $85 to $150 per window
- Insulated glass unit replacement for impact-rated CGI: $350 to $750 per sash, depending on size and glass package
- Full-frame window installation (new CGI window, frame and trim): $850 to $1,500 per opening
Every quote from Juniper Windows Fort Worth is a written, line-item price before we touch a screw. No estimate that wanders upward at the door. Our work is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not right, we make it right, parts and labor, for a full year.
DIY or Call Us?
You can safely check a few things yourself: look for the model label, note whether the sash is binding at a specific corner, and see if the weatherstripping is visibly cracked or peeled. That’s useful information to have when you call. What we don’t recommend is pulling a CGI sash out of the frame to swap a balance cassette or hinge yourself. Impact-rated sashes are heavy, the tensioned parts can release suddenly, and a dropped sash breaks more than glass. Sean Mackey has watched enough homeowners turn a $150 balance job into a $600 glass job to be blunt about it. If the moving part is the problem, call (682) 354-9300 and let us handle it.
FAQs
CGI’s frame and impact glass are built to last 25 to 35 years, but the moving hardware – balances, hinges, operators, and weatherstripping – typically needs service every 7 to 12 years under North Texas sun and dust exposure. The glass usually outlasts everything else. Call (682) 354-9300 if your hardware is reaching that age and starting to act up.
Some parts can be repaired, like cleaning and re-lubricating a sticky hinge track or adjusting a lock rod, but most failed components – a stripped operator, a dead balance cassette, a fogged IGU – are designed to be replaced, not rebuilt. We’ll tell you which situation you have before quoting anything.
Most balance, operator, and weatherstripping jobs take 30 to 60 minutes per window. A full insulated glass unit replacement runs closer to two hours once the new IGU is fabricated. We carry common CGI hardware on the truck, so single-part jobs are usually done same visit.
We stock common CGI balances, operators, weatherstripping, and lock hardware on our trucks for the Sentry, Estate, and Classic lines. Obscure or production-year-specific parts may need a short order window, and we always tell you that before you commit. Call (682) 354-9300 with your model label and we can check stock while you’re on the phone.
If your CGI window is fighting you, get the numbers right up front, and the install takes care of itself. Call Juniper Windows Fort Worth at (682) 354-9300 for a free, written estimate on your CGI window installation.
Written by Sean Mackey, Owner, Juniper Windows Fort Worth at Juniper Windows Fort Worth, serving Fort Worth and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Juniper Windows Fort Worth
Laminated glass and reinforced frames hold up to wind-driven rain, hail and flying debris, so your openings stay sealed when the weather turns.
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.
Tighter seals and insulated glass even out hot and cold rooms and stop the drafts at the frame.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.