New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Hale Windows Austin 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 Windows & Doors in Austin, TX | Hale Windows Austin
We provide independent CGI windows and doors service across Austin, TX – repair, parts replacement, and full-frame swaps for Sentinel, Estate, Targa, and 9500 Series units. The thing that makes our CGI work different here is that we actually know how Austin’s limestone veneer, freeze-thaw winters, and brutal sun beat on aluminum frames differently than in Dallas or Houston. If you’ve got a CGI window that’s fogged, sticking, or letting air through, call (254) 736-6486 for a free estimate. Spencer Odell and our Austin crew handle CGI sales & service with parts that match what CGI built, not whatever’s on the truck.
Why Austin Residents Choose Us for CGI Service
CGI built different product lines for different decades and different exposures, and we’ve worked on all of them in our Austin Window Replacement service area. A 1986 Sentinel horizontal roller in Northwest Hills fails differently than a 2005 Estate single-hung in Circle C. Spencer learned the trade at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and spent nearly two decades measuring, framing, and finishing windows across the Southwest before putting down roots here. His crew has pulled CGI units from Tarrytown craftsman bungalows and Mueller infill lofts alike. We stock CGI-spec balances, corner keys, rollers, and wool pile weatherstripping locally, so we’re not waiting on a distributor in Florida when your south-facing slider decides to drop in July. Every tech who shows up at your door is background-checked, identity-verified, photo-badged, and pre-announced by name and photo before the visit. You’ll know who’s walking up the driveway before you turn the deadbolt.
Common CGI Windows & Doors Problems We Solve in Austin
- Fogged glass on early-2000s Sentinel units. Austin’s hot afternoons followed by sudden cold fronts cause the insulated glass seals in these units to fail, leaving permanent interior fog. It starts as a haze at the corners and spreads. Glass package replacement brings the window back without touching the frame.
- Dropped sashes and misaligned latches on south-facing exposures. Aluminum frame corner keys crack after decades of thermal expansion. On south-facing walls in Austin, where surface temps swing 80 degrees between summer noon and a January cold snap, those corner keys fatigue faster. The sash drops, the latch misses, and you’ve got a window that won’t lock.
- Air and dust infiltration through horizontal rollers. Original CGI wool pile weatherstripping turns brittle from UV and ozone. In Austin, where Cedar fever season means fine dust and pollen for months, a worn pile lets all of it into the house even when the glass looks fine. We replace the pile with CGI-spec material, not a generic fuzzy strip.
- Casement operators binding on shaded walls. North-facing walls that never fully dry after morning dew see corrosion in CGI casement operator arms and hinge tracks. Austin’s humidity keeps those parts damp, and the hardware binds until the crank either strips or the arm bends. Sometimes it’s a clean-and-lube; sometimes the operator needs replacing.
- Rusted glazing beads and sill tracks on older CGI frames. Steel glazing beads were standard on some 1980s CGI aluminum units. In Austin’s humidity, they rust through the sill track and bind the sash. If the frame’s still square, we can often rebuild the track with an aluminum replacement. If the corrosion has spread, we’ll say so honestly.
CGI Service in Austin: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Here’s the thing about Austin that spec books from Dallas and Houston get wrong: the ‘Austin Stone’ limestone veneer on 1960s through 80s ranch homes doesn’t take a standard aluminum window flange. Those irregular stone joints mean every replacement CGI window needs custom Z-flashing hand-bent around the stone profile and kerf-cut trim to keep water out. You won’t find that detail in a manufacturer’s install guide. Our Window Repair - Austin crew pulled a failed CGI Sentinel horizontal roller from a 1986 two-story brick veneer in Northwest Hills where the steel glazing bead had rusted through the sill track. We custom-bent a new aluminum sill pan to lap over the Austin Stone ledge, set a fresh CGI 9500 series unit, and re-flashed the head with a drip cap matching the original 4-inch reveal. No stone patching needed, and that window still slides with two fingers. That’s the difference between a crew that does CGI in Austin and a crew that does windows anywhere.
CGI Models & Products We Service in Austin
We work on the full CGI residential and light-commercial range across our Austin service area. That includes the Sentinel Series aluminum single-hungs and horizontal rollers common in 1980s – 2000s Austin suburban homes, the Estate Series single-hungs and picture windows popular on Austin Stone-clad ranches, and the Targa Series casements and awnings from 1990s custom builds. For infill lofts and commercial storefronts, we service the 9500 Series heavy aluminum window wall. Our parts philosophy is simple: we replace worn balances, corner keys, rollers, and weatherstripping with CGI-spec or equivalent aluminum-rated parts. We don’t retrofit mismatched vinyl components into aluminum frames. When a frame is heavily corroded or the glass package is obsolete, we’ll walk you through a full-frame swap to a current CGI impact or energy-rated line instead of selling you a patch that fails in eighteen months.
CGI Service Pricing in Austin
Most CGI window and door service in Austin lands between $150 and $850 depending on the repair. A wool pile weatherstripping replacement on a horizontal roller typically runs $150 – $300 per window. Balances and corner keys run $200 – $400. Casement operator replacement runs $250 – $500. Insulated glass unit replacement for a fogged Sentinel runs $350 – $850 depending on glass package and size. Full-frame replacement to a current CGI impact or energy-rated unit starts around $1,100 per opening and goes up with sizing, stone flashing, and interior trim work. Austin Stone flashing adds $150 – $400 per window because of the hand-bent metal work. Every quote is written and in your hands before any work starts, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise backs every job. Call (254) 736-6486 for your free estimate.
Serving Austin, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Austin area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs – CGI Windows & Doors in Austin
It depends on the frame. If the aluminum frame is square and free of heavy corrosion, we can typically replace the rollers, weatherstripping, and lock assembly for $200 – $450 and get another decade out of it. If the sill track is rusted through or the corner keys have cracked and the frame’s out of square, replacement makes more sense. Call (254) 736-6486 and we’ll tell you which camp you’re in during the free estimate.
Humidity plus shade equals corrosion on the operator arm and hinge track, and Austin’s north-facing walls stay damp long after sunrise. The fix is usually cleaning and re-lubricating the track, or replacing the operator if the gears are stripped. It’s a $250 – $500 repair on most CGI Targa and Estate casements.
For most Austin homeowners, the bigger win is energy-rated CGI glass with low-E coating, which cuts solar heat gain through south- and west-facing glass. Impact units add $400 – $900 per opening and buy you storm protection and noise reduction, which matters more around flight paths and major arterials. We’ll quote both options so you can compare the numbers.
Yes, as long as the frame’s square and the glazing bead isn’t corroded through. A new insulated glass unit for a Sentinel typically runs $350 – $850 installed, which is far less than a full-frame replacement. If the frame’s compromised, we’ll tell you before you spend anything.
We hand-bend custom Z-flashing to lap over the irregular stone joints and cut the trim to sit tight against the stone profile. That’s a $150 – $400 add per window depending on how rough the stone face is. Done right, you get a watertight seal that respects the original masonry. Call (254) 736-6486 for an exact quote.
Service Areas Near Austin
We run CGI service throughout Greater Austin, including Round Rock, San Marcos, Kyle, Manor, and Hutto. If you’re in Round Rock, see CGI service in Round Rock. Down south in Hays County, we cover CGI service in San Marcos as well.
Book Your CGI Service in Austin Today
If your CGI window is fogged, sticking, or letting air through, don’t wait through another Austin summer. Call (254) 736-6486 and we’ll get your free estimate scheduled. A window that almost fits is a window that leaks.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner at Hale Windows Austin, serving Austin since 2009.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Hale Windows Austin
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.