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 Window Installation: The Austin Owner’s Guide
CGI window installation in Austin typically runs $850 to $2,400 per opening, installed, depending on the window size, frame condition, and whether it’s a retrofit into an existing rough opening or new-construction work. Most CGI-installed units we replace can be quoted and scheduled within a week, and we stock the common installation hardware, mounting clips, and shim kits on our trucks so we’re not running back and forth. You usually notice the installation itself has gone bad when the window starts binding in the track, drafts appear around the frame edges, or you see daylight through a corner that used to seal tight.
Which CGI Models This Applies To
CGI builds two main series lines that show up in Austin homes: the Estate Collection (impact-rated, heavier frames, common in newer construction and remodels) and the Sentinel Series (their value impact line, often found in production builds). You’ll find the model and size on a silver or white label on the inside edge of the sash frame, usually top left on the stationary side. That label matters because CGI uses proprietary frame extrusions; a generic milled part or an off-the-shelf mounting bracket from a big-box store won’t set the window the way CGI’s own dimensions call for. We install both OEM CGI components and, where the window is out of production, quality aftermarket equivalents that match the original spec. For older CGI units no longer in production, we can usually source the right match through supplier networks that specialize in impact-rated fenestration rather than leaving you with a window that’s shimmed with whatever fits.
Signs Your CGI Window Installation Is Failing
- Draft or whistling around the frame edges. In Austin, the overnight-to-afternoon temperature swing can push and pull on the flashing and sealant. Once the perimeter seal loses adhesion, air moves through the gap and you’ll feel it first near the corners.
- Condensation between the panes. This means the sealed glass unit has lost its argon or krypton fill. Austin humidity doesn’t cause this; a failed edge seal does, and it only gets replaced, never repaired.
- Window binds or scrapes when you open or close it. The frame has shifted out of square, either from original installation settling or from a rough opening that wasn’t shimmed evenly. CGI frames are rigid; when they fight the sash, the frame is telling you something moved.
- Visible daylight or gaps at the sill corners. This often shows up in Tarrytown older homes where foundation movement is real, but it also appears when the original installer used house-wrap tape instead of proper sill pan flashing. CGI impact windows are heavy; they punish a sloppy rough opening faster than standard windows.
- Water staining on interior casing or drywall below the window. Failed sill flashing or a missing back dam lets water in behind the frame, where it takes the slow route down to the drywall. We see this on east-facing windows in Austin, where the morning sun bakes the sealant until it causes a slow crack.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
For a standard CGI window installation in Austin, plan on $850 to $2,400 installed per opening. Smaller fixed windows and standard sliders sit at the lower end; large openings, second-story work, stucco or brick exterior cuts, and rotted framing push the upper end. Every quote from Hale Windows & Doors is a written, line-item price in your hands before any work starts, and we explain the labor, the parts, and the flashing materials separately so you know exactly what you’re paying for. Our workmanship is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the installation is not right, we make it right, no argument. And if a repair we make fails within the warranty period, the second visit is free.
DIY or Call Us?
There’s a real difference between checking and replacing. You can safely check whether the sash sits square, whether the weep holes are clear, and whether the exterior sealant shows cracks; those are observation, not repair. What we’d warn you away from is pulling the window, reshimming it, or reflashing it yourself. CGI impact windows are heavy; a large Estate Series unit can weigh 120 pounds. If the frame slips during removal, you’re looking at damaged glass, a broken frame, and a window opening that’s now unsecured in an Austin storm season. That’s not a risk worth taking for a job that expects a second set of hands. If you’re not sure which way to go, call (254) 736-6486 and we’ll tell you honestly over the phone what we think you’ve got.
FAQs
A properly installed CGI window in Austin should last 20 to 30 years before the installation itself needs attention, though sealant and flashing typically need inspection and occasional touch-up around the 10-year mark. The frame and glass will often outlast the perimeter seal, so plan on a reseal or reflash before you plan on a full replacement. If the rough opening was framed out of square originally, the signs show up much sooner, usually within 3 to 5 years. For a professional assessment, call (254) 736-6486.
Most failed installations are repairable without replacing the window itself. We re-shim, re-square, and reflash the existing frame and sealed unit in many cases, which saves you a significant amount of money. The window only gets replaced when the frame is cracked, the glass seal has failed, or the sash itself is damaged beyond what new hardware can fix. Schedule a free estimate at (254) 736-6486 to find out which category your window falls into.
A single CGI window installation or reinstallation typically takes 3 to 5 hours on site, but full reflashing of a large second-story opening can run a full day. If we’re replacing multiple windows, we’ll schedule based on the full scope, but we always complete the job in one visit; no returning days later for something that should have been finished the first time. For a precise timeline on your specific job, call (254) 736-6486.
We stock the common installation hardware on our trucks: shims, mounting clips, backer rod, low-expansion foam, and multiple sealant types matched to the exterior surface. Specialty CGI frame components, such as replacement sashes or proprietary mounting brackets, may need to be ordered, but we can usually have them in hand within a few days. If you’re unsure whether your part is common or special-order, call (254) 736-6486 and we’ll check while you’re on the phone.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner, Hale Windows Austin at Hale Windows Austin, serving Austin and nearby areas.
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.