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CGI Roofing: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide

CGI metal roofing repair in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $400-$1,800 for panel replacement, fastener resealing, or trim work, with most common fixes completed in a single visit. We stock CGI-compatible fasteners, foam closure strips, and color-matched touch-up paint on our trucks, and we carry the full trim catalog for Series 100, 200, and Standing Seam profiles. Most Fort Lauderdale homeowners discover a CGI panel issue after a hard rain, when they spot water staining a ceiling near a ridge cap or find a handful of the distinctive 1/4-14 x 1-1/2″ woodgrip fasteners in the yard after a wind event.

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Which CGI Models This Applies To

CGI, or Custom Guard Industries, manufactures three primary residential metal roofing lines in Florida: the Series 100 (exposed fastener, 5V-crimp profile), Series 200 (exposed fastener, standing rib), and the Standing Seam line (concealed fastener, mechanically or snap-locked). The Series 100 dominates Fort Lauderdale’s older ranch and mid-century stock, especially in neighborhoods like Victoria Park where we have replaced dozens of panels after tree strikes or fastener back-out.

To identify your part, check the panel underside for a stamped lot number near the eave, or measure the rib height: Series 100 runs 3/4″, Series 200 at 1″, and Standing Seam at 1-3/4″. The critical compatibility gotcha is the fastener color match: CGI’s Kynar 500 finish shifts slightly between production lots, so we source from the same distributor batch or use a factory-ordered touch-up pen rather than guessing at the hardware store. For trim pieces, we prefer OEM CGI valley, rake, and ridge components because the hem dimensions are proprietary; generic aftermarket trim can gap or rattle in a coastal wind load zone.

Signs Your CGI Roofing Is Failing

• Fasteners backing out or missing. The woodgrip screws with EPDM washers loosen as the substrate expands and contracts through Fort Lauderdale’s wet-dry cycles. Once the washer compresses permanently, the seal breaks and the fastener walks itself out under thermal stress.
• Rust bleeding at panel laps or trim. CGI’s Galvalume substrate resists corrosion, but field-cut edges or scratched factory finish expose bare metal. Salt air accelerates the spread, and by the time you see orange staining, the panel edge is thinning.
• Daylight visible at ridge or eave. Foam closure strips degrade in UV after 8-12 years in south Florida sun. The gap they leave lets wind-driven rain enter; we replace with UV-rated polyethylene closures, not the generic black foam that some crews reuse.
• Panel oil-canning or waviness. Thermal expansion between fixed fasteners causes the flat pan to bow. In Fort Lauderdale, dark colors on south-facing planes run 40-50°F hotter than ambient, exaggerating the movement.
• Interior staining after storms, but no visible shingle damage. CGI systems fail at penetrations first: vent boots, chimney saddles, and skylight curbs. The metal panels outlast the flashing details by decades, so the leak source is often uphill from the stain.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

For Fort Lauderdale CGI roofing work, our installed pricing follows the ranges below. Every quote is flat, written, and itemized before work starts under Clause 1 of the Haven Standard.

What drives the range: panel gauge (24- vs. 26-gauge), color match complexity, and access difficulty. Steep pitches or single-story homes with mature oak canopy, common in Fort Lauderdale’s older neighborhoods, add ladder time and debris protection. Our price includes the part, labor, disposal, and a documented photo record of the repair. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers workmanship; material defects route through CGI’s limited warranty.

DIY or Call Us?

An owner can safely walk the roof with binoculars to spot missing fasteners or rust streaks, and can check the attic for daylight at ridges. Do not attempt panel removal or fastener replacement yourself. CGI panels are light but sharp, and the 5V-crimp profile has no flat footing; a misstep on a dew-wet Fort Lauderdale morning sends people to the ER. More critically, over-torquing replacement fasteners strips the EPDM washer or cracks the panel pan, creating a leak that shows up months later. We carry torque-calibrated screw guns set to CGI’s 35-40 inch-pound spec, and we know which fasteners hit solid substrate versus old, rotted fascia. Measure twice, write it down, then say it once. Call (754) 254-7676 and we’ll scope it properly.

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