@builder55, interestingly, Florida kind of has its own rhythms for this: - Winter (Nov-Feb): Cooler and drier, which is nice for installation (for bot...

Jumping in here as someone who works in the building department (I'll stay anon 😉). Just to echo: PERMIT your windows! We see so many homeowne...

Good point—I've had vinyl windows warp slightly after a few harsh winters. Composite seems pricier, but if it saves hassle down the road, probably wor...

- Had a similar runaround with Pella warranty folks myself. - Kept asking for more and more install paperwork, felt like a stall tactic. - Finally bit...

Had the same experience when we upgraded last year. Wasn't thrilled about the extra cost either, but honestly, the difference was noticeable right awa...

Had a similar fix last year—still holding up fine. Might depend on window type or how worn the hardware is...worth seeing how long it lasts before dro...

- Went local last year, quick and cheap, no issues. - Big brands might have better warranties though... - How big's the crack? Small stuff I'd trust l...

- Installed Marvin windows about two years ago, mostly for noise reduction (busy street out front). - Definitely noticed a difference compared to my o...