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RE: Simonton, PGT, or Others? Best Windows for Tampa Heat & Energy Savings
I’m in the Orlando area (close enough climate-wise) and I have a question along these lines: Are triple-pane windows overkill for Florida? One of the window companies I talked to offered an option for triple-pane glass, ...
RE: Seeking Window Replacement Experiences & Advice - Tampa Bay Area Homeowner
To echo @cooking518, we also considered Lowe’s and Window World and decided to stick with a specialized window company in the end. One thing I noticed – the big chains often have promotions (like buy 2 get 1 free, or 0% ...
RE: My Tampa Bay Window Replacement Experience (15 Impact Windows) - Costs, Details & Installer Review
I have a question regarding CWS (Custom Window Systems) windows. One of the companies I got a quote from uses CWS as their main line. I hadn’t heard much about them before, and when I googled, I saw some mixed feedback (...
RE: Hillsborough/Tampa Bay Window Replacement - Seeking Costs, Tips & Recommendations
Has anyone here done their window project in stages? I can’t afford to do all my windows at once, so I’m considering doing the front of the house this year and the back next year. Is that a bad idea? Will it cost more in...
RE: Seeking Realistic Window Quotes in Largo (2010 Home) - Impact Costs vs. Keeping Shutters?
If you have a security system with sensors on your windows, don't forget to coordinate that. We had wired alarm contacts on all our windows (little sensors that detect if the window opens). When we got the new windows in...
RE: Window Replacement Costs & Recommendations for 1980s Tampa Home?
@rockysinger I’m in a similar boat as you, thought I’d chime in. My home has 25 windows and 2 sliders (we’re in north Pinellas). We completed our window project last year and it was indeed expensive, though we managed a ...
RE: Getting quotes for replacing windows on my home
This might be a silly question, but is it better to have things like exterior capping, trim repair, etc., included in the window contract or do it separately? One of my quotes offers to do aluminum capping for $40 per wi...
RE: Costs and Quotes for Impact vs Non-Impact Windows
@natemusician233 I can relate on weird constructions. My house is late 90s but had some non-standard window sizes too. One was a really wide horizontal slider that nobody made in the same dimensions anymore. The company ...
RE: Full-Home Window Replacement Costs for Early 2000s Homes in Tampa Bay
This thread is amazing. Thank you all for sharing such detailed info! I'm in the early stages of planning for my 2004 home in Largo, and reading these experiences gives me a much clearer picture of what to expect. From c...
RE: Stylish and Smart: Window Design Ideas for Tampa Bay Homes
@tim_carpenter Great question. I went through brand comparisons during my project. Here’s a bit of what I found and chose (others please chime in too): PGT: One of the biggest Florida-based manufacturers. Their WinGuard ...