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Funny story: I actually tried to get triple-pane windows here in Tampa, because I had read online about how they can be super quiet. When I called aro...
One angle to consider: homeowners insurance. I'm in Clearwater, and when I upgraded to hurricane-impact windows, my insurance premium went down signif...
I have a somewhat cautionary tale from a coworker: He had windows installed by a small local manufacturer/installer (a less known name, not one of the...
I live right on the bay in St. Pete, and the salt air was brutal on my old windows. They were aluminum frames and had started corroding (the finish wa...
One more thing that’s easy to overlook: after installation, register your product warranties if the manufacturer requires it. Simonton, for example, a...
I’ll add my two cents about doing all windows at once versus a partial replacement. A couple of years ago, I replaced half of the windows in my house ...
In contrast, I kept grids on the front-facing windows of my house because of HOA rules (and to maintain the look). The grid option added about $50 per...
Lots of great info here about quotes and products. I want to touch on the financing aspect, since paying for all this is a big concern for many (mysel...
@rockysinger That neighbor combo deal is genius! How did you approach the companies with it? Did you and your neighbor sit in on the quote appointment...
After your first heavy rain, go around and inspect for any water intrusion around the windows. 99% of the time it’ll be fine if installed right. I was...