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AfterCGI Roof Repair in Palmetto Bay: What to Know First
CGI roof repair in Palmetto Bay typically runs between $350 and $1,800 depending on whether we’re replacing a damaged skylight frame, resealing a curb-mounted unit, or rebuilding flashing around a failed curb. We complete most CGI roof repairs in a single visit, and we quote the job on paper before any work starts. This page is for Palmetto Bay homeowners who own CGI skylights, roof windows, or roof-mounted glass systems and need them repaired without losing the manufacturer’s warranty in the process. Call us at (386) 200-9224 and a live person answers, any hour, any day.
How CGI Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
CGI builds a strong product, but every roof-mounted glass system has a weak point. Here’s what we actually see on CGI units in Palmetto Bay, and what we do about it.
- CGI SkyLite curb leaks at the welded corners. The CGI SkyLite series uses a welded curb that can develop hairline cracks at the corners after enough years of South Florida heat and afternoon thunderstorms. Water doesn’t pour through, it seeps, which means the leak often gets blamed on the roofing membrane before anyone checks the curb. We pull the unit, repair or rebuild the curb, and reseal it with a commercial-grade sealant rated for our UV exposure.
- CGI roof windows with failing flashing kits. The flashing kit on a CGI roof window is a separate component from the window itself, and it’s the first thing that gives out in Palmetto Bay. The adhesive seal between the flashing and the deck breaks down after the roof deck shifts and contracts through ten summers. We replace the flashing kit only when the window itself still seals tight, which keeps the repair cost down and preserves the warranty on the window.
- CGI Series 900 skylight glazing gaskets drying out. The Series 900 line runs a compression gasket around the lens that lives in direct sun all day. Once that gasket loses its flex, the lens can lift slightly at the edge and let driven rain in. We measure the lens, match the gasket to the frame profile, and reset the lens with the manufacturer’s original load specs, not whatever sealant we have on the truck.
- CGI operable vent units jamming after storm-season debris. The operable vent on a CGI cupola or vented skylight has a track that collects leaf litter and seed pods from the live oaks all over Palmetto Bay. The unit still works but grinds, and eventually the crank mechanism strips. We open the unit, clear the track, replace the crank if it’s already damaged, and show you what to look for before each storm season.
- CGI custom curb-mounted skylights with mismatched repair caulk. This is the one Dale Kessler sees most often after another contractor has been there first. Somebody used a silicone caulk from a big-box store on a CGI curb, and now nothing we apply will bond until we cut the old silicone out completely. Silicone residue rejects everything. We strip it mechanically, clean the surface with a solvent wipe, and rebuild the seal with a polyurethane sealant that stays flexible in our humidity.
Our CGI Roof Repair Process
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Call and describe what you’re seeing. A live person answers. We ask the right questions about the CGI unit, its age, and where the water or damage is showing.
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On-site inspection and honest diagnosis. A background-checked, uniformed technician comes out, gets on the roof or into the attic, and finds the actual source of the problem, not the first thing that looks wet.
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Written scope and price before any work. We put the repair on paper: the part number if it’s original CGI equipment, the cost of the part, the labor, and the warranty coverage that applies.
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The repair, done the old way. We pull the unit or rebuild the curb, replace only what’s failed, and set everything back to the manufacturer’s original spec. If the pane is not true, the job is not done.
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Water test and cleanup. We run a controlled water test on the repaired area, then clean up everything we carried up. No stray screws, no old sealant in the flower bed.
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Done Right Promise. If the repair doesn’t hold, we come back and make it right, no argument, no paperwork fight.
What CGI Roof Repair Costs in Palmetto Bay
Most CGI roof repairs in Palmetto Bay fall into predictable ranges. Here’s what we quote on a regular basis:
| Repair Type | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Flashing kit replacement (curb-mounted unit) | $350-$650 |
| Curb reseal or crack repair | $400-$800 |
| Glazing gasket replacement (single skylight) | $250-$500 |
| Operable vent track or crank replacement | $300-$600 |
| Full skylight replacement (labor and unit) | $1,200-$1,800+ |
What moves the price is mostly access: a second-story roof in Palmetto Bay with a steep pitch costs more in staging and safety than a single-story ranch. We never give a price over the phone without seeing the unit, and we don’t pad the bill with surprise line items. Call (386) 200-9224 to schedule a free estimate. We’ll quote it on paper and stand behind it.
Why Palmetto Bay Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for CGI Work
We’ve been doing glass and glazing work in Miami-Dade for going on two decades, and Dale Kessler grew up near Old Cutler Road, where the older Palmetto Bay homes taught him early that South Florida weather has no patience for shoddy work. We fix CGI units the way we’d fix our own. We carry quality aftermarket parts only when the OEM part is discontinued or weeks out, and we always tell you which route we’re taking before we turn a screw.
We service PGT, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems alongside CGI, so when a homeowner has a mixed house, we handle the whole job in one trip. Every repair carries our Done Right Promise and The Keystone Standard: both warranty layers registered in writing, durations stated, before the truck leaves the driveway. If it is not right in the opening, it will not be right in a hurricane.
FAQs
No, not when the repair is done correctly, and that’s the point of working with a glazier who knows CGI units. Using the wrong sealant or the wrong gasket profile can void the warranty, but our repairs preserve it by matching original spec and documentation. Call (386) 200-9224 and we’ll walk you through what your specific unit needs before you decide anything.
Most CGI roof repairs are done in one visit, usually within a few days of your call depending on whether we need to order a specific gasket or flashing kit. A leaking unit that’s actively dripping should be tarped or attended to sooner, and we’ll tell you honestly how fast we can get there. Call (386) 200-9224 and a live person answers 24/7.
We use original CGI parts whenever they’re available. When a CGI part is discontinued or on long backorder, we’ll offer a quality aftermarket match and tell you the trade-off in plain terms before any work begins. We never substitute parts silently.
Repair is usually the right call when the glass is intact and the frame or curb is still structurally sound. Replace when the lens is cracked, the frame is corroded through, or the unit is old enough that a second repair would cost more than a new unit. We’ll show you both numbers on paper and let you decide without pressure. Call (386) 200-9224 for a straight answer and a free estimate.
No. We quote a fixed price in writing before any work begins, and we don’t issue change orders unless you ask us to add work we didn’t agree to. If we open a curb and find something worse underneath, we stop and show you before doing anything. That’s a square deal.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Palmetto Bay and nearby areas.
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