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RE: Can skylights and patio doors count for those energy tax credits?
Funny, I’ve kept those stickers too, but I never end up needing them. I’m more worried about the paperwork side - if the IRS really wanted proof, wouldn’t they just ask for the receipt and the manufacturer’s cert? I had ...
RE: Keeping the heat in without cranking up the thermostat
I hear you on the magnetic panels being tricky - mine didn’t sit flush either, and I ended up with a couple gaps I just gave up on. Still, they did seem to help with the cold air sneaking in, so I guess that’s something....
RE: Rain sneaking in around my window - caulk or weather stripping?
That’s been my experience too. I used to just re-caulk every year, thinking it’d do the trick, but the water kept showing up in weird spots. Ever notice how sometimes it’s not even the window itself, but something higher...
RE: Choosing Windows for a Fresh Farmhouse Look
Yeah, laminated glass definitely helps. But have you also looked into sealing around the frames properly? We noticed a lot of noise sneaking in through tiny gaps... fixing those made almost as big a difference as upgradi...
RE: Double vs triple pane windows - worth the extra cost or just hype?
Interesting, hadn't really thought about the noise aspect. We're considering an upgrade too, but honestly, I'm still skeptical about whether triple panes justify the extra cost compared to good double panes. Has anyone n...
RE: Window Contractor Transparency and Sales Experience in Tampa Bay
Just wanted to say I signed a contract yesterday (finally!) and I felt so much more prepared thanks to this thread. I made sure everything we discussed verbally was written in the contract, and the contractor (one of the...
RE: Choosing the Right Window Contractor for Your Home Type in Tampa Bay
I’m a bit late to the game here, but I’m hoping for some advice. We just bought a 1985 ranch-style house in Tampa (not historic, just old 😅) and the single-pane windows are awful. I got a quote from one of those ...
RE: Window Replacement Experiences in Older and Historic Tampa Bay Homes
Jumping in late, but I wanted to sum up some great advice from this thread (I'm taking notes for my own project!): Do your homework: Get multiple quotes and ask if the contractors have experience with historic homes. ...
RE: Contractor Punctuality in Tampa Bay Window Replacement Projects
We ended up using NewSouth Window Solutions (they have a factory and showroom here in Tampa). Overall we love the windows now, but the scheduling process was frustrating. They initially gave us an installation date in Ju...
RE: My experience with replacement window contractors in Tampa Bay
I just want to say this thread is gold. I'm still in the research phase for my windows, and I've already learned so much from all of you. One quick question for the group: which companies would you recommend getting quo...