To reinforce the permitting point with a cautionary tale: I have a neighbor who replaced his windows without pulling permits (this was back in early 2...

I can vouch for the hurricane peace-of-mind factor. After experiencing Irma and then Ian scares over the past few years, I didn't want to mess around....

@tea_steven Thanks. I asked and they said 2 is their standard, but they assured me if something crazy happened in year 3 due to their install, they wo...

This might be late, but I have a question for anyone still around: The contractor I’m about to go with offers only a 2-year labor warranty. I remember...

Speaking of older homes, mine was built in 1965 in Dunedin, and had original wood single-pane windows that were frankly at the end of their life (some...

@natemusician233, this has been one of the most informative threads I’ve seen in this forum. Thank you for keeping us updated throughout your quote pr...

This thread is super useful. Thanks for starting it, @natemusician233. I’m in Pasco County (Wesley Chapel area) with a 9-year-old home, and I’m starti...

I’m a huge fan of arched windows and transoms, which are quite popular in many Tampa Bay Mediterranean-style homes. Arched windows add such an elegant...

Sealing gaps worked fine for me. Here's what I did: First, checked around the attic vents and eaves for any obvious openings. Then used steel wool and...

Went through the same thing a couple years back. At first, I figured windows were windows, right? But once you swap out those old drafty ones, it's ni...