New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Meridian Windows and Doors 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 Impact Garage Doors: The Fort Worth Owner’s Guide
If you own a CGI impact garage door in Fort Worth, you’re already ahead of the storm-season curve. We stock and install CGI-compatible impact garage doors and replacement parts across the metro, with most complete door installations running between $2,800 and $6,500 depending on size, series, and reinforcement level. Parts-only jobs like panel replacement, track repair, or strut reinforcement typically land between $225 and $900 installed. If your door is sagging on one side, groaning mid-cycle, or showing hairline cracks around the struts, that’s usually the first sign a component has reached the end of its service life. Fort Worth’s swing from summer heat to spring hail means impact-rated doors work harder here than most owners realize.
Which CGI Models This Applies To
CGI builds impact doors under several series names you’ll find on the label near the top of your door panel, usually a white sticker on the interior side. The most common in Fort Worth garages are the SolarShield and StormPro lines, though we also see older CGI Sentry models that are no longer in production. The label carries a four-digit series code. Write that down before you call us. It tells us more than the door’s width and height ever will.
CGI panels run thicker than standard residential doors, typically 2 inches for non-rated and 2-3/8 to 2-1/2 inches for missile-rated versions. That extra thickness matters when you’re ordering replacement panels or adjusting tracks. A track set built for a standard 2-inch door will not give you clean travel on a thicker CGI panel, and forcing it causes uneven wear on the rollers and hinges within a year.
On the OEM versus aftermarket question: for struts, hinges, and end stiles, we’ve had good field results with quality aftermarket parts matched precisely to the original gauge. For panels and glazing, we stick with CGI-factory components. The panel geometry is proprietary, and an aftermarket panel that’s close but not exact will telegraph its presence through gaps at the seams. Meridian Windows and Doors Fort Worth is an independent service provider, not affiliated with CGI, but we order factory parts direct from their distributor network when the job calls for it.
Signs Your CGI Impact Garage Doors Is Failing
- Visible panel flex during high wind or even a hard push by hand. Impact doors are engineered to resist deflection. If the panel bows more than half an inch under hand pressure, the internal struts have likely lost their bond or the end stiles are separating.
- Uneven gaps between door sections at the hinge line. This is usually a bent strut or a hinge screw that’s wallowed out its hole. On a CGI door, it’s often the hinge screw pulling free from the stile because water got into the screw path.
- Sluggish travel or a door that hangs when the opener is disconnected and you lift it manually. Heavy impact doors make weak springs obvious fast. A standard spring set on a door this heavy will fail early, sometimes within three years instead of ten.
- Rust seeping from the bottom panel seam or along the strut edges. Fort Worth humidity and occasional standing water at the slab will get into any compromised channel. Once corrosion starts between the strut and panel skin, it spreads quietly behind the paint.
- Rattling during operation even when the door travels straight. That’s almost always loose carriage bolts where the struts attach to the stiles. Left alone, the holes elongate and the door loses its impact rating even if it still opens and closes.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
Here’s the straight pricing picture for Fort Worth. A complete CGI impact garage door replacement, including haul-away of your old door and new track, springs, and weatherseal, runs between $2,800 and $6,500 installed. The spread comes down to door width and height, whether you need single or double-car sizing, and the wind-load rating required for your specific exposure. A 16-foot double door at a higher wind rating sits at the top of that range. An 8-foot single door with standard Fort Worth ratings sits near the bottom.
| Job Type | Typical Installed Range (Fort Worth) |
|---|---|
| Single-bay impact door (8′ – 9′ wide) | $2,800 – $4,200 |
| Double-bay impact door (16′ – 18′ wide) | $4,500 – $6,500 |
| Panel replacement (1 – 2 panels) | $450 – $1,100 |
| Strut reinforcement / replacement | $225 – $900 |
| Track, spring, or hinge repair | $175 – $400 |
Every number goes on paper before work starts. That written price covers parts, labor, and disposal. It does not move at the door. The full installation is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If something fails within that year, we come back at no charge.
DIY or Call Us?
Some things you can check safely. Look at the hinges for pulled screws. Run your hand along the bottom panel seam for bubbling paint that suggests rust. Count your struts, CGI doors are rated for a certain number based on width and wind zone, and if you’re missing one, that’s worth knowing. You can also confirm the label series code before you call, which speeds up quoting.
Here’s where DIY goes wrong on a CGI door: springs. Impact doors need heavier spring tension than standard residential doors. A spring under that much load carries enough stored energy to break bones or worse if it lets go during adjustment. Torsion springs on impact-rated doors are not a homeowner repair, ever. Panel removal is also deceptive. Cutting the strut bolts on a loaded panel changes the door’s balance, and the panel can shift faster than you expect. If the problem involves springs, cables under tension, or panel separation, call us at (682) 708-0962.
FAQs
A properly installed CGI impact door typically lasts 15 to 20 years in North Texas, though springs and hinges in the Fort Worth climate usually need replacement at the 7 to 10 year mark. The door skin itself holds up; it’s the hardware and the strut-to-panel bond that age first. Call (682) 708-0962 if your door has passed the 10-year mark and you’re seeing flex or rust.
Yes, in most cases. Panel damage confined to one or two sections can be repaired with factory replacement panels, and strut or hardware issues are routinely fixed without a full door swap. Replacement only becomes the better call when rust has spread through multiple panels or the door has lost its wind-load certification due to structural damage. We’ll give you the honest answer either way. Estimates are free.
A full single-bay installation takes one day with our crew. A double-bay door with heavier reinforcement typically takes one day to a day and a half, depending on track condition and any framing repairs at the opening. Parts-only jobs like hinge or strut replacement are usually done in under three hours. Call (682) 708-0962 for a timeline on your specific door.
We stock common wear items on our trucks: hinges, rollers, strut bolts, bottom weatherseal, and spring sets sized for CGI door weights. Factory panels and glazing are ordered from CGI’s distributor network, which usually puts parts in our hands within three to five business days in Fort Worth. If it’s a truck-stocked part, we can often handle it the same trip. Call (682) 708-0962 and we’ll check the truck before we set a time. We also stock compatible hardware for PGT, CWS, and ES Windows door lines.
Written by Elliot Vance, Owner, Meridian Windows and Doors Fort Worth at Meridian Windows and Doors Fort Worth, serving Fort Worth and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Meridian Windows and Doors 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.