New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Meridian Windows and Doors Fresno 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 homeowners arrive naming - the most impact certifications in the industry$$$
- More impact certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built to strict wind codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Factory-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
CGI Windows & Doors in Selma, CA | Meridian Windows and Doors Fresno
We provide independent CGI windows and doors service across Selma, from Selma Window Replacement on 1950s ranch homes to sash and seal repairs on newer builds east of Highway 99. What sets our CGI work apart here: we know how Selma’s hard water, dust, and triple-digit heat attack specific CGI series, so we can tell you honestly whether a window needs a $200 repair or a full replacement. Call (559) 272-4716 for a free estimate. Same-week scheduling is available for most CGI repairs in Selma.
Why Selma Residents Choose Us for CGI Service
Elliot Vance, who leads our crew, learned the trade at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and has spent nearly two decades installing and repairing windows across California’s Central Valley. That matters when a CGI Estate Collection double-hung from 1983 has a warped sash and you need to know whether the frame is still square. We’ve done this long enough to give you a straight answer, not a guess.
We’re an independent CGI service provider. That means we’re not manufacturer-affiliated or authorized, and we don’t have a quota to push one product line over another. We repair what can be repaired with CGI sales & service experience that spans the 7100 Series, Estate Collection, 9500 Series, and Sentry Series. When a repair doesn’t make financial sense, we’ll tell you that too, and show you the math in writing before any work starts.
Every Selma job gets a written price up front. If our work fails within 365 days, we come back at no charge under the Done Right Promise. That’s not a slogan; it’s in the paperwork.
Common CGI Windows & Doors Problems We Solve in Selma
- Dried and cracked glazing beads on CGI 7100 Series windows. Selma’s UV index sits high most of the year, and those original vinyl beads on 7100 Series windows turn brittle faster here than in coastal climates. Once they crack, dust from the farm fields works its way into the track and the seal starts leaking air. We replace the beads with UV-stabilized material and re-bed the glass.
- Warped or misaligned sashes on older CGI Estate Collection double-hungs. Central Valley summers swing 30 to 40 degrees between day and night, and that thermal cycling stresses the vinyl on Estate Collection sashes. A sash that won’t close square lets dust in and jams the lock. We realign or replace the sash depending on how far the warp has gone.
- Failed weatherstripping on CGI sliding glass doors. When the wind picks up off the surrounding fields, gritty dust gets forced into sliding door tracks. Once the weatherstripping hardens from heat exposure, the track gums up and the door drags. We clean the track, replace the weatherstripping, and adjust the rollers.
- Corroded corner keys and weakened welds on CGI aluminum frames. East-facing walls on Selma homes with lawn sprinklers get hit with overspray repeatedly. Hard water minerals eat into the aluminum, especially at the corners, and the structural welds start failing. This is a common failure mode we see on 9500 Series frames installed in the 1990s.
- Cloudy insulated glass units on CGI windows. Once the seal on a double-pane unit fails, moisture gets between the glass and the window goes permanently hazy. In Selma’s dry climate, it’s often mistaken for exterior dust. We replace the IG unit rather than the whole window when the frame is still sound.
CGI Service in Selma: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Here’s something we see in Selma that we rarely see in Fowler or Kingsburg. Selma’s eastern ranch homes, many built before 1970, sit on groundwater with high mineral content. Years of lawn sprinklers hitting aluminum window frames have caused a distinctive white, chalky oxidation that eats through the finish and weakens the frame corners. It looks like hard water spots, but it’s actually corrosion working its way into the metal. We pulled a CGI Sentry Series single-hung on a split-level ranch near Downtown Selma that had swollen shut after years of hard-water spray from a side-yard sprinkler. The aluminum frame corner keys were corroded to powder and the balance springs were seized. We replaced the entire unit with a new impact-rated CGI window and reset the sprinkler head away from the wall. The homeowner can finally open the window in spring without a crowbar, and the room stays dust-free even when the wind kicks up off the farm fields.
That pattern, oxidation starting at the corners and spreading along the bottom rail, tells us the frame has lost structural integrity. If we catch it early and it’s limited to one corner, we can sometimes replace the corner key and re-secure the weld. If it’s spread, we recommend replacement, because a window that fails at the corner won’t hold a seal no matter how much caulk you put on it.
CGI Models & Products We Service in Selma
We service the full CGI lineup that’s been installed in Selma homes over the decades: the 7100 Series single-hungs and sliders, the Estate Collection double-hungs and casements, the 9500 Series aluminum frames, and the Sentry Series impact-rated units. For parts, we use OEM CGI components whenever they’re still available for your model. When a line is discontinued and OEM parts are gone, we match with UV-stabilized aftermarket seals and hardware that hold up to Selma’s sun. Our shop keeps common CGI rollers, locks, weatherstripping, and glazing beads on hand, which means most Selma repairs happen in a single visit.
CGI Service Pricing in Selma
Most CGI window repairs in Selma run between $185 and $425 per window, depending on what’s failed. Replacing a glazing bead and re-bedding glass sits at the lower end. A full sash replacement on an Estate Collection double-hung runs higher. Full-frame replacements, which we recommend when the aluminum corners have corroded or the IG unit has lost its seal, typically range from $680 to $1,150 per window installed for standard CGI impact-rated models. Sliding glass door repairs run $240 to $560; full door replacements start around $1,400 and go up based on size and glass package.
The free estimate includes a full window-by-window inspection, pressure-testing for air leaks, and a written line-item price before any work is approved. That price does not move at the door. Call (559) 272-4716 to schedule yours.
Serving Selma, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Selma 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 Selma
Cloudy glass on a double-pane CGI window means the insulated glass unit’s seal has failed and moisture is trapped between the panes. No amount of exterior cleaning will clear it. The fix is replacing the IG unit, which we do without replacing the entire window frame, as long as the frame itself is sound. That repair usually runs $165 to $310 per window in Selma. Call (559) 272-4716 for an exact quote, no obligation.
Usually, yes. A 1980s CGI sliding door with a sticky track and worn weatherstripping is a repair, not a replacement. We clean the track, replace the rollers, and install new weatherstripping, which takes care of both the dragging and the dust. If the door’s frame is bent or the glass itself has a failed seal, replacement becomes the better call. We’ll show you both options in writing.
CGI impact windows are built to a higher structural standard than standard vinyl windows, and in Selma that matters for two reasons beyond storm protection. The laminated glass and tighter frame tolerances keep dust out better during wind events, and the heavier construction resists the thermal warping that standard vinyl frames develop after years of triple-digit summers. They also cut outside noise more noticeably, which matters if you live near Highway 99 or the rail corridor. We handle our Window Installation in Selma for CGI impact-rated units and can give you a written quote for any room. Call (559) 272-4716.
Watch for the sash starting to bind when you open or close it, or visible dust accumulation along the sill even when the window is shut tight. That means the weatherstripping is shot and the sash is misaligned. Catch it early and it’s likely a $185 to $300 repair. Let it go and the sash warps to the point where replacement is the only option. Call (559) 272-4716 for an inspection; it’s free.
It depends on the model and what’s failed. For CGI 7100 Series and Estate Collection windows still in production, OEM parts like glazing beads, locks, and weatherstripping are available and we keep common items in stock. For discontinued lines, we use UV-stabilized aftermarket parts matched to the original specs. The only time we push for full replacement is when the aluminum frame corners are corroded or the glass seal has failed beyond repair. We’ll give you an honest recommendation based on what we find, not on what’s easier for us.
Service Areas Near Selma
We service CGI windows and doors throughout Selma and the surrounding communities, including Selma service area, Fowler, Kerman, Dinuba, and Fresno. For CGI-specific work in those cities, see CGI service in Fresno and CGI service in Madera.
Book Your CGI Service in Selma Today
If your CGI windows or doors in Selma are binding, leaking dust, or showing oxidation at the corners, don’t wait for the damage to spread. Call (559) 272-4716 to schedule a free estimate. We answer the phone with a live person, every time.
Written by Elliot Vance, Owner at Meridian Windows and Doors Fresno, serving Selma since 2009. Measure twice, install once, write it down.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Meridian Windows and Doors Fresno
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.