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 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 Fort Worth Owner’s Guide
We stock and install CGI-compatible door systems for Fort Worth homes, with most complete door installations running between $2,800 and $7,500 depending on panel size, glass package, and frame condition. A straightforward slab swap on an existing square frame lands on the lower end; a full tear-out with new jamb, threshold, and hardware lands higher. Most Fort Worth owners call us after a storm season reveals a failing seal, a frame that’s shifted out of square, or a panel that no longer closes flush against the weatherstripping. If you’re reading this with a CGI door that’s fighting you every time you latch it, you’re in the right place.
Which CGI Models This Applies To
CGI’s residential door lines break down by series, and the installation approach changes depending on which one you have. The Classic and Estate series use a standard 1¾-inch thick slab with a reinforced aluminum frame common to most Florida-style impact doors. The Sentry series runs heavier, with a multi-point locking system that requires the jamb to be dead plumb. Here’s the compatibility gotcha most owners hit: CGI panels are engineered as a matched system. Mixing a CGI slab with a non-CGI frame almost always voids the impact certification and creates alignment problems within the first year. You need to match the panel to the frame, or replace both. On the OEM-versus-aftermarket question: for gaskets, sweeps, and rollers, quality aftermarket parts from manufacturers like CRL or Prime-Line handle Texas heat fine. For glass, laminated panels, and multi-point hardware, we recommend OEM. The glass is the impact system, and substitutions there aren’t worth the gamble. Check the label on the hinge edge of your door. CGI stamps the series, manufacture date, and impact rating there. If the label’s worn off, send us a photo of the panel profile and we’ll match it from that.
Signs Your CGI Door Installation Is Failing
- The door drags or binds at the top or latch side. This usually means the frame has shifted, often from slab movement in Fort Worth’s expansive clay soil. The Southeast side of town, where homes sit on older fill, sees this more than most.
- You can see daylight around the panel when it’s closed. That’s a weatherstripping or jamb alignment failure, and in a Fort Worth summer it means conditioned air is leaking out while 104-degree air pushes in.
- The multi-point lock only engages at the deadbolt, not the top and bottom pins. This is a frame-rack problem. The lock body is fine; the jamb has moved enough that the secondary pins can’t line up with their strikes.
- Condensation fogs the glass between the panes. The insulated glass unit’s seal has failed. On a standard door that’s cosmetic; on an impact-rated CGI panel, it signals the laminated assembly is compromised and the unit needs replacement.
- The door rattles during wind gusts. Fort Worth spring storms will find any gap in the weatherstripping or a roller that’s worn. If the panel moves in the frame, the hardware is working loose and will only get worse.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
In Fort Worth, here’s what you can expect as a realistic range: a new CGI slab installed in an existing, sound frame runs $2,800 to $4,200. A full system replacement including frame, threshold, hardware, and trim work runs $4,500 to $7,500. What drives the spread? Glass package is the biggest variable, with clear laminated glass at the low end and Low-E impact units with decorative grids pushing toward the top. Hardware matters too, especially if you’re stepping up to a multi-point lock. Every price we give is written down before work starts, broken into parts and labor. No change orders at the door. The installation itself is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise, meaning parts and labor for a full year, in writing. If something’s off, we come back and make it right.
DIY or Call Us?
Here’s the honest split. A homeowner can check whether the frame is square with a tape measure, look for daylight around the panel, and confirm the hinges aren’t loose. That’s useful diagnosis. What you shouldn’t do is attempt a full panel swap on a CGI impact door. These units weigh 150 to 250 pounds depending on glass, and the multi-point hardware has to be shimmed within tight tolerances or the lock never re-engages properly. A panel that slips during a solo install can do serious damage to the person holding it. If the frame itself has shifted, no new panel will fix it; you’ll be money into a door that still binds. Get the numbers right up front, and the install takes care of itself. Call (682) 354-9300 and we’ll measure, confirm the series, and get you a written line-item price before anything else happens.
FAQs
A properly installed CGI door in Fort Worth will give you 15 to 20 years before the frame shows meaningful wear, though the weatherstripping and sweeps typically need replacing every 3 to 5 years because our summers bake the rubber until it loses its flex. If the door is west-facing with no porch cover, plan on replacing seals more often. Call us at (682) 354-9300 and we’ll tell you whether the seals are gone or the frame itself has moved.
Yes, in many cases. If the panel is sound and the frame is still square, we can replace weatherstripping, re-shim hinges, realign the multi-point strike plates, and swap out worn hardware without touching the slab. If the glass seal has failed or the frame has racked beyond shimming, replacement becomes the more honest option. We’ll show you both paths before you commit to either.
A slab swap in an existing frame is typically done in a single day, usually 4 to 6 hours including final trim and hardware adjustment. A full frame replacement runs one to two days depending on what we find when the old jamb comes out. We’ll give you a window before the crew arrives and a live arrival time by text.
We keep common CGI weatherstripping, sweeps, rollers, and strike hardware stocked locally, and we also stock compatible parts for PGT, CWS, and ES Windows. Full CGI door panels are built to order and typically take 2 to 4 weeks to arrive depending on glass package. If your door is failed to the point of insecurity, we can secure the opening temporarily while the panel is in production. Juniper Windows Fort Worth is an independent service provider, not affiliated with CGI.
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.