New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 Dallas Owner’s Guide
CGI window installation in Dallas typically runs $850 to $2,400 per window installed, depending on the product series and whether the frame needs replacement work. We stock CGI-compatible parts and hardware on our trucks, and most single-unit swaps are completed same-day once the right series is confirmed. The call usually starts the same way: an owner notices drafts, a crank that slips, or a sash that won’t lock after a Texas thunderstorm blew through. By the time you’re reading this, that window has probably been letting heat in for longer than you realized.
Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas is an independent installer, not affiliated with CGI. We carry their products alongside PGT, CWS, and ES Windows because Dallas homes need hurricane-rated glass that can also handle 100-degree summers without warping. A meridian is a fixed line you measure everything against, and that is how we approach every CGI install we take on.
Which CGI Models This Applies To
CGI produces three product lines you’ll find in Dallas homes: the Sentinel series (aluminum, impact-rated), the Estate Collection (vinyl, also impact-rated), and the Targa series (aluminum thermally broken, built for high wind zones). The compatibility gotcha most owners miss: Sentinel and Targa frames look nearly identical from the inside, but their glass packs are not interchangeable. The wrong swap leaves a 3/16-inch gap at the meeting rail, and that gap becomes a whistle the first time a north wind hits.
Look for the CGI label on the inside of the frame or stamped into the spacer bar between the glass panes. It’ll carry a four-digit series code and a production date. If the label’s gone, measure the glass thickness, not the frame width. Most CGI impact units in Dallas run 1-1/4-inch or 1-1/2-inch thick glass packs. We verify by photo or in person before ordering. On OEM versus aftermarket: for latch sets and weatherstripping, quality aftermarket parts hold up fine. For balance systems and glass packs, we spec OEM because the tolerances in an impact-rated frame don’t forgive knockoff margins. Dallas heat cycles expand and contract aluminum at the corners; an off-spec balance wears out in half the time.
Signs Your CGI Window Installation Is Failing
- Condensation between the glass panes. The seal’s gone. Once moisture gets inside the insulated glass unit, nothing dries it out. The glass still offers impact protection, but you lose the thermal barrier, and Dallas summers turn that window into a heat source.
- You have to lift or hold the sash to lock it. The balance system has lost tension. This is common on CGI windows five to eight years in, especially on the west-facing sides of homes in neighborhoods like Lakewood or Preston Hollow where the afternoon heat does a number on spring tension.
- Wind noise that changes pitch when you press on the frame. A gap in the weatherstripping or a slight frame rack. Texas storms find the loose corner every time. If the window’s on the second story, check it before the next big front, not after.
- A crank that clicks without moving the sash. The gear teeth in the operator have stripped. Dallas dust and humidity work into the housing, and once a tooth goes, the rest follow quickly.
- Water staining at the bottom corners of the drywall below the window. The weep system is blocked or the outer seal’s failing. Not every window leak shows up as a puddle on the sill. Often the first sign is paint bubbling six inches down the wall.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
In the Dallas market, most CGI window installations fall between $850 and $2,400 per unit installed. Single-hung and casement swaps in the Sentinel series land on the lower end. Estate Collection fixed-glass replacements run higher because the glass packs are heavy and the frame work is more involved. The range moves on three things: whether we’re replacing the part or the whole unit, what series is in the opening, and whether the opening itself is square. Older Dallas homes, especially in East Dallas and Oak Cliff additions, tend to have settled framing that takes time to correct.
Every quote includes the part, labor, haul-away of the old unit, and a written price before any work starts. We don’t show up and revise the number at the door. The price you approve is what you pay. The work is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the installation fails within one year, we return at no charge. No fine print about labor exclusions. The guarantee is on paper, signed before we start.
DIY or Call Us?
Here’s the straight version: you can safely identify your CGI series by checking the label, measure the visible glass dimensions, and take photos of the failing hardware. That is useful homework and it speeds up the quote. What you should not do is attempt to remove an impact-rated glass pack yourself. These units weigh upward of 80 pounds, the glass packs are set against high-tension weatherseals, and if one slips, you risk a serious injury and a broken impact panel that costs more than the original repair. Latch sets are the one place a careful owner can do it themselves: two screws, a screwdriver, ten minutes. The balance systems and glass replacement belong to a trained technician with the right lifting equipment and frame knowledge.
If you want a second set of eyes on it before spending anything, send us photos. We’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a quick fix or a full unit replacement. Then call (325) 309-2639 and we’ll put the price in writing.
FAQs
Field reality in North Texas says twenty to thirty years on the frame, with hardware and seal failures expected at the seven-to-ten-year mark. West and south exposures wear seals fastest. Measure it right the first time, and the rest of the job takes care of itself. Call (325) 309-2639 and we’ll assess what you have.
Yes, in most cases. Glass packs, balances, latches, and weatherstripping are all separately replaceable. The unit only needs full replacement when the frame is racked or corroded to the point where a new glass pack can’t seat properly. We always quote the repair first if the frame is sound. Call (325) 309-2639 for an exact recommendation.
A single-unit replacement runs two to four hours on site, depending on access and whether the old frame needs clean-up work. If we have your series confirmed in advance, most jobs are done the same day we begin. Estimates are free, and the schedule is clear before anything starts.
We stock the common hardware, weatherstripping, and balance systems for Sentinel and Estate Collection series on our trucks. Specialty glass packs are ordered by series code and arrive within a week in the Dallas market. We’ll confirm by label photo before ordering anything, so you’re never paying for the wrong part.
Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas: Written Prices, Proven Installations
Elliot Vance built Meridian on one promise: every measurement gets checked twice, and every customer gets a straight answer before any paperwork is signed. That discipline shows up in how we handle CGI window installation across Dallas. The price goes on paper before work starts. The work is covered in writing for 365 days. If it fails, we come back at no charge. We answer the phones around the clock with a live person, not a voicemail loop. And we do not leave a sill caulked like it was someone’s first day.
If you’ve got a CGI window in Dallas that is letting heat in, rattling when the wind picks up, or holding a fog between the panes, call (325) 309-2639. We’ll identify the series, quote the repair honestly, and handle the rest.
Written by Elliot Vance, Owner, Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas at Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas, serving Dallas and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
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.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.