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RE: Impact vs. Non-Impact Windows in Tampa Bay? Share Your Replacement Experience!
I used a smaller company for my non-impact windows, and those were custom made by a local manufacturer (non-impact so brand isn't widely known). But I did a lot of research at the time thinking maybe I'd do impact, and I...
RE: Impact vs. Non-Impact Windows in Tampa Bay? Share Your Replacement Experience!
@robertblogger, sounds like a solid plan. And yeah, the uniform look of all new windows is a nice bonus. I remember after my install, the curb appeal improvement was noticeable because the old frames had gotten a bit din...
RE: Impact vs. Non-Impact Windows in Tampa Bay? Share Your Replacement Experience!
Just to chime in on the cost part: I had quotes last year, and what @tim_joker said matches my experience. I remember roughly: Standard size impact window (like 3ft x 5ft single-hung): about $1,000 give or take. Larger...
RE: Impact vs. Non-Impact Windows in Tampa Bay? Share Your Replacement Experience!
@politics906, I’m one of those who went the non-impact windows + shutters route. 🙋♂️ My situation: House in Largo, built 2001. Original windows were single-pane and terrible. Two years ago I...
RE: Hillsborough/Tampa Bay Window Replacement - Seeking Costs, Tips & Recommendations
Our new impact windows got their first real test during Hurricane Ian (2022). Even though Ian didn’t hit Tampa directly, we had strong winds and some debris. The windows held up perfectly – no leaks, no flexing. Meanwhil...
RE: Seeking Realistic Window Quotes in Largo (2010 Home) - Impact Costs vs. Keeping Shutters?
I'll second what a few have hinted at – the noise reduction is real. One unexpected benefit after we got our new windows (we did all impact windows) was how much quieter the house got. We're in a busy area of South Tampa...
RE: Full Home Window Replacement in Tampa Bay
Just chiming in with a bit of advice on frame materials, because that can affect price and longevity. I initially thought we wanted aluminum frames for our windows (for strength and because that’s what a lot of old Flori...
RE: Stylish and Smart: Window Design Ideas for Tampa Bay Homes
I’m in Wesley Chapel (Pasco) in a newish community, and one thing I noticed is our builder and HOA had a say in window colors. They gave us bronze frames by default to match an earth-tone design palette. At first, I thou...
RE: Tampa Bay Window Design Trends Homeowners Are Loving in 2025
Can’t stress enough what @culture426 said – get those permits! I volunteer with our local community association and we’ve seen folks try to skip it with under-the-table installs, only to face headaches later (fines or tr...
RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter
Had blown-in insulation installed about five years ago, and I can relate to the settling issue you mentioned. Initially, it was a bit messy, but after a few weeks, things stabilized nicely. I've found that proper install...