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 Door Installation: The Fort Worth Owner’s Guide
CGI door installation in Fort Worth typically runs $450 to $1,400 for a full frame-and-panel replacement, depending on the model, opening size, and whether the existing frame can be reused. We stock CGI-compatible installation hardware on our trucks and can usually complete a single door swap in one visit, often the same week you call. Most Fort Worth homeowners discover the problem the hard way: the door drags against the floor, the latch stops catching, or humidity from a Texas spring turns a once-smooth swing into a daily wrestling match.
CGI builds impact-rated doors designed for coastal wind zones, and that means the frames, hinges, and hardware are heavier and more exacting than standard residential doors. When an installation was rushed or the original installer cut a corner on the rough opening, the failure shows up as binding, gaps, or a panel that simply won’t seal. We’re an independent service provider, not affiliated with CGI, but we work with these doors every month across Fort Worth and know where they fail and why.
Which CGI Models This Applies To
CGI’s door lines in this market are primarily the Estate Collection and the Classic Collection, with Sentinel Series hardware on many newer installs. You’ll find the model label on the hinge edge of the door slab or stamped into the top rail; it’s a white sticker with a serial number and the letters CGI followed by a model code. If the sticker is gone – and after a few Fort Worth summers of UV exposure, they often fade or peel – your best bet is to measure the slab thickness and the hinge spacing. CGI doors run 1-3/4 inches thick, standard, with 4-1/2-inch hinge spacing on most residential units.
The compatibility gotcha we see most often: homeowners replace a CGI door with a generic slab from a big-box store, and within a year the frame twists because it was never designed to carry that much weight. CGI frames are reinforced for impact glazing, and the hinges are mortised deeper. If you go aftermarket, you need a slab rated for the same weight class and a frame that hasn’t already been compromised. We spec OEM CGI components for any part that affects the seal or the impact rating, and quality aftermarket equivalents only for non-structural items like weatherstripping and sweeps. We also stock doors from PGT, CWS, and ES Windows, which gives us a useful cross-reference when a CGI part is backordered.
Signs Your CGI Door Installation Is Failing
- Door binds at the top corner or drags on the threshold. The frame has shifted out of square, usually from slab movement or a rough opening that was never properly shimmed. The fix is a re-hang, not a trim job.
- Visible daylight around the weatherstripping. The panel itself has sagged on its hinges or the frame has pulled away from the jamb. This is where Fort Worth’s summer humidity gets in, and once the core starts swelling, the door only gets harder to close.
- Latch won’t line up with the strike plate. Hinge screws have backed out or the frame header has dropped. Tightening the screws buys you a week; the underlying frame issue won’t go away on its own.
- Door swings open or closed on its own. The frame is out of plumb, and gravity is doing the rest. This is almost always an installation problem, not a door problem.
- Rattling or a hollow sound when the door closes. The slab isn’t seated tight against the weatherstripping, which means air and water are getting around the perimeter. In a hailstorm, that gap is how wind pressure finds its way in.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
A straight slab replacement for a CGI door in Fort Worth, reusing a sound frame, starts around $450 installed. A full frame-and-panel replacement on an average 3-0 by 6-8 opening runs $800 to $1,400. The spread depends on whether the subfloor or header needs correction, whether you’re going back with a matching impact-rated slab, and what finish hardware you choose. We write the price on paper before any work starts, broken out by parts and labor, and that number does not move at the door.
Every installation is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the door binds, sags, or fails to seal within a year, we come back and fix it at no charge. The seal either holds or it doesn’t – we make sure it holds.
DIY or Call Us?
You can safely check a few things yourself. Look at the reveal – the gap between the slab and the frame should be even on all sides. Check the hinge screws with a screwdriver; if they spin without tightening, the screw holes are stripped. Note where the door rubs. What you should not attempt is pulling the door off its hinges and re-hanging it yourself, especially a CGI impact door. These slabs weigh more than standard doors, and if one tips while you’re working alone, you’re looking at a crushed foot or a cracked frame. The hinges are pre-loaded, and the adjustment tolerances are tight. Most DIY re-hangs we see make the original problem worse, and then we’re charging for the repair plus the correction. If the door is dragging, sticking, or showing daylight, call (682) 708-0962 and have us look at it. The estimate is free.
FAQs
A properly installed CGI door on a corrected frame should last 20 to 30 years, but the weatherstripping and sweeps need replacement every 3 to 5 years in Fort Worth’s heat and humidity. The door itself rarely fails; the installation around it does. Call (682) 708-0962 and we’ll tell you whether your issue is the door or the frame.
Yes, if the frame is square and the slab hasn’t delaminated or warped, we can re-hang the door, replace the hinge system, and install new weatherstripping for significantly less than a full replacement. If the wood core has swelled or the frame has shifted beyond correction, a new install is the honest answer. We’ll tell you which one you’re dealing with on the first visit.
A slab replacement takes one visit, usually 3 to 4 hours. A full frame-and-panel replacement on a standard opening is a one-day job. If the rough opening needs structural correction, which is more common in older Fort Worth neighborhoods like Fairmount, budget a second day.
We carry common CGI hinges, weatherstripping, sweeps, and strike plates on our trucks, and we can source OEM slabs and frames through our supplier network faster than a homeowner ordering direct. If a specific part is backordered, we’ll tell you the lead time before you commit to anything.
If your CGI door isn’t hanging right, closing right, or sealing right, don’t wait for the next storm to find the gap for you. Call Meridian Windows and Doors Fort Worth at (682) 708-0962 for a free estimate. We’ll send a background-checked, uniformed technician to your home, put the price in writing, and stand behind the install for a full year.
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.