5 Simple Home Fixes to Lower Your Budget

One piece of advice we encounter frequently throughout our lives? Small things add up. This is absolutely true when it comes to home improvement and saving money. The reality is that even seemingly minor home upgrades and DIY projects can lower your monthly costs, keep your overall expenses low, and pay for themselves in the […]
The Many Advantages of Passive Hurricane Preparation

When we talk about preparing for a hurricane, we often think of the immediate actions we take when a hurricane is already bearing down on us. From boarding up windows and stocking up on sandbags to clearing your home’s exterior of loose objects and hurricane food prep, these “active” tasks can help protect your home, […]
How to Proactively Prepare for Hurricane Season

An average of three hurricanes strike American coastlines over a two-year period, according to the National Weather Service. Of these, at least one will be classified as a major hurricane with winds of 111 mph or greater. Hurricanes are just one example of extreme weather events that threaten life and property. Storm surges, tropical storms, […]
The Benefits of Vinyl Windows and Aluminum Windows

If you’re upgrading your home with new windows, you have many options to choose from. One question that may arise is: Are vinyl window frames or aluminum window frames better? We’ve got good news for you. Both are excellent choices—each with their own advantages. Related: Unsung Benefits Of Impact Windows & Doors To help you […]
White Paper — How to Choose Impact Windows

Selecting the Right Impact and Hurricane Windows We’ve all seen those awful post-storm photos of 2x4s speared through a window, shattered glass covering someone’s possessions and furniture and belongings sucked through a window and scattered. Hurricanes, tornadoes, straight-line winds – all of these weather phenomenons can wreak havoc on your home if you don’t have […]
CGI Products and Severe Weather Events

CGI Products and Severe Weather Events As a long-standing Florida-based company operating in the building and remodeling industry, CGI is particularly sensitive to weather-related risks posed to residents of this state. The destruction of homes and businesses caused by hurricanes, as well as the disruption caused to the daily lives of the residents, affects all […]