Window Replacement Experiences in Older and Historic Tampa Bay Homes

rwilson45 · 2025-05-08T22:49:11Z

Hello everyone! I have a 1926 Craftsman bungalow in Old Seminole Heights (Tampa) and I'm finally ready to tackle window replacement. The original wooden single-pane windows are charming but they're drafty, some have rot, and they let in a ton of heat in summer (not to mention they rattle during thunderstorms!). I'm also in a historic neighborhood, so I'm a bit anxious about meeting any code or guideline requirements while updating to modern, energy-efficient windows. Has anyone here gone through window replacement in an older (pre-1970) home in the Tampa Bay area? What challenges should I expect? I want to keep the look as close to original as possible (those 1920s mullions and all) but I also don't want sky-high electric bills or stuck sashes anymore. Did you have issues with permits or HOAs, finding the right style, dealing with rotten wood, etc.? And any contractor recommendations (or ones to avoid)? I'd love to hear your experiences – good or bad – so I can go into this project prepared. Thanks!

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