New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Juniper Windows Austin pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 Window Replacement: The Austin Owner’s Guide
If you have a CGI window that’s fogged, cracked, or leaking, we stock CGI-compatible replacement sashes and full-frame units in Austin, with most installed jobs running between $850 and $2,400 per opening depending on size and glass package. That’s the number most owners actually need, and it’s a range we’ll lock in writing before any work starts. Usually, you notice the failure the same way every Austin homeowner does: condensation you can’t wipe off between the panes, a crack you can’t remember happening, or a frame that’s suddenly letting Hill Country dust in around the edges.
Which CGI Models This Applies To
CGI’s product line in the Texas market centers on impact-rated aluminum and vinyl windows built for coastal and high-wind zones, and the model names you’ll see on labels include the Estate Collection, Sentinel, and Targa series. The quickest way to identify yours is to look at the spacer bar between the glass panes or the frame’s interior edge: CGI etches the model, glass type, and manufacturing date there, and that tells us exactly which replacement sash or hardware kit we’re matching. One compatibility gotcha most owners run into: CGI’s aluminum frames from the early 2000s use a narrower sash profile than current production, so a replacement sash from a later series won’t seat properly without a frame adapter. We carry OEM CGI replacement sashes where the lead time allows, and factory-equivalent aftermarket glass packages cut for the original frame dimensions when OEM is backordered. Austin sees enough UV exposure that older CGI laminated glass can start delaminating at the edges, and pairing the right interlayer spec matters more than matching the brand on the sticker.
Signs Your CGI Window Replacement Is Failing
- Permanent fog or moisture between the panes. The seal on the insulated glass unit (IGU) has failed. Austin’s temperature swings pull the sealant apart over time, and once argon or krypton escapes, the window loses its thermal rating.
- A crack that appears without impact. This is usually thermal stress from a combination of direct afternoon sun on dark tinted glass and a frame that’s binding. The crack runs from an edge and means the glass was under load from installation or settling.
- The sash won’t stay open or closed. CGI balance systems and pivot bars wear out, especially on heavier impact-rated sashes. The window either slams shut or drifts open, and the hardware can’t be adjusted back into tolerance.
- Water or daylight visible at the frame corners. The glazing or corner seals have degraded, or the frame has shifted in the rough opening. In Austin’s clay-heavy soils, slab movement pushes frames out of square and breaks the weather seal.
- Visible delamination at the glass edge. The laminate layer between the two panes of impact glass starts separating from the edges inward, looking like a milky white border. Once it starts, it spreads, and the unit’s impact rating is compromised.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
In Austin, a CGI replacement sash with a new insulated glass unit typically runs $850 to $1,600 installed for standard sizes under 40 square feet. A full-frame replacement, where we pull the old CGI window down to the rough opening and set a new unit, runs $1,500 to $2,400 for most residential openings. What moves the number: whether your frame can take a sash replacement or needs full replacement, the glass package (clear, Low-E, or impact-rated laminated), and whether the surrounding stucco or siding has to be cut back and patched. Every quote includes the replacement unit, all weatherproofing and flashing, hardware and balance replacement on the sash, haul-away of the old unit, and a one-year parts-and-labor warranty in writing. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise: for a full year after install, if the work isn’t right, we make it right at no charge.
DIY or Call Us?
An owner can safely check the label on the window, take rough measurements of the visible glass, and document what they’re seeing with a phone photo before calling us. That’s about where the safe DIY line is. A full-frame CGI replacement means cutting the window out of the opening, re-flashing it, and dealing with the weight of an impact-rated sash that often exceeds 40 pounds; a sash replacement means releasing tensioned balance shoes under load. High-tension parts and impact glass that can shatter under the wrong pressure are not homeowner territory. If you’ve already got the window apart, stop there, tape the opening, and call us at (325) 420-1750. We’ll get measurements confirmed and a written price before anything gets ordered.
FAQs
CGI windows in Austin’s climate typically last 15 to 25 years before the seals or hardware start to fail, with the glass itself often outlasting the frame components around it. The limiting factor is almost always the seal integrity on the insulated unit and the mechanical wear on sashes that get opened and closed through long, hot summers. Call (325) 420-1750 if you’re seeing fog or sticking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a repair or a replacement.
A failed seal or cracked pane can sometimes be repaired by replacing just the glass unit, but only if the frame and hardware are still square and sound. If the frame is out of square, the balance system is shot, or the glass is delaminating, a replacement sash or full unit is the only fix that lasts. We’ll inspect yours and tell you which one it is without pushing a full replacement where a glass swap gets the job done.
A sash replacement takes 60 to 90 minutes per window once the unit is in hand. A full-frame replacement usually runs half a day for one window and a full day for two or three, including stucco or siding patch work and cleanup.
We stock common CGI hardware kits, balance systems, and weatherstripping on our trucks, and we order replacement sashes and impact glass units to the exact specification on the label. Lead times for custom CGI glass typically run one to three weeks, and we give you that timeline in writing before you commit.
If you’ve got a CGI window in Austin that’s fogged, cracked, or leaking, call (325) 420-1750 for a free estimate. Sean and his team will match the right replacement, put the price in writing, and install it so it holds up to the next 15 Texas summers.
Written by Sean Mackey, Owner, Juniper Windows Austin at Juniper Windows Austin, serving Austin and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Juniper Windows Austin
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.