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RE: My experience with replacement window contractors in Tampa Bay
For those who do switch from shutters to impact windows, you might wonder what to do with your old hurricane shutters. We had a set of aluminum panels and after our impact windows were in, we obviously didn't need them a...
RE: Lessons Learned From Window Replacement in Tampa Bay: What to Know Before You Start
I’m in Pasco County and went through a similar window replacement in early 2023. Our home has 10 windows and we decided to go with non-impact vinyl windows and keep our existing hurricane shutters (to save money). Here a...
RE: Experience about replacement window contractors in the Tampa Bay area?
Another thumbs up 👍 for Karoly Windows & Doors here. They did our whole home in Dunedin in 2023. Flawless install, zero issues through storms so far. It's been a pleasure dealing with them from start to finis...
RE: What are the current replacement window design trends in Tampa Bay?
For those in historic or conservation areas (like some parts of Tampa have), you might run into rules on window designs. In our case, our home is in a designated historic neighborhood, and we had limitations. We couldn’t...
RE: What are the current replacement window design trends in Tampa Bay?
For those in historic or conservation areas (like some parts of Tampa have), you might run into rules on window designs. In our case, our home is in a designated historic neighborhood, and we had limitations. We couldn’t...
RE: Window Replacement Timeline in Tampa Bay
Good advice. Safety first for sure. I actually got lucky with perfect weather on my install days (October install, mild and sunny). But yeah, Florida can be unpredictable. A rain shower here or there is fine, they know h...
RE: Window Replacement Financing Options in Tampa Bay
A small detail to clarify with whichever financing you use: when do payments start? With some of these loans, the first payment might be due a month after the loan is funded. If your project has a waiting period (windows...
RE: Unexpected Issues and Lessons Learned During Window Replacement in Tampa Bay
I’m taking notes like crazy for my upcoming install – you all are amazing.
RE: Unexpected Issues and Lessons Learned During Window Replacement in Tampa Bay
I’m taking notes like crazy for my upcoming install – you all are amazing.
RE: Tampa Bay Replacement Window Warranty Comparisons and Experiences
I want to emphasize something @cocon47 and others touched on: read reviews about warranty service, not just the brochures. Some companies look great on paper but in practice are hard to deal with on claims. When I was re...