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RE: Window choices when living way up high
I feel you on the DampRid thing - I tried something similar when I lived in a high-rise condo a few years back. It helped a bit, but honestly, it was like fighting an uphill battle with all that condensation. Funny enoug...
RE: Rain sneaking in around my window - caulk or weather stripping?
Man, this hits home. I chased a leak around my kitchen window for months, convinced it was bad caulk or weather stripping. Turned out the gutter above was clogged just enough to overflow and drip behind the siding whenev...
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
Interesting point about the UV films - I hadn't thought of that. My parents have these massive floor-to-ceiling windows in their living room, and they went for dark charcoal curtains thinking it'd block out glare better....
RE: Window Replacement Financing Options in Tampa Bay
Another financing source that hasn't been mentioned yet is a 401(k) loan. Some employer retirement plans allow you to borrow from your own 401(k) balance. Typically, you can borrow up to 50% of your vested balance or $50...
RE: Window Replacement Financing Options in Tampa Bay
Another financing source that hasn't been mentioned yet is a 401(k) loan. Some employer retirement plans allow you to borrow from your own 401(k) balance. Typically, you can borrow up to 50% of your vested balance or $50...
RE: Window Replacement Financing Options in Tampa Bay
This thread is inspiring me to stop procrastinating on my own window project. 😆 I've been hesitating mainly because of the cost, but seeing how many financing options exist, I'm feeling more confident I can handl...
RE: Unexpected Issues and Lessons Learned During Window Replacement in Tampa Bay
@golfplayer86 I’m glad you brought this up. You’re definitely not the first person to have done unpermitted work, but it’s good that you’re thinking about it now. In Florida (and our area specifically), unpermitted work ...
RE: Unexpected Issues and Lessons Learned During Window Replacement in Tampa Bay
@nancyanderson915 Yes, you definitely need a permit for window replacements here. Florida’s building codes are pretty strict (especially in coastal counties like Pinellas), and any significant window work requires a perm...
RE: Unexpected Issues and Lessons Learned During Window Replacement in Tampa Bay
@golfplayer86 I’m glad you brought this up. You’re definitely not the first person to have done unpermitted work, but it’s good that you’re thinking about it now. In Florida (and our area specifically), unpermitted work ...
RE: Unexpected Issues and Lessons Learned During Window Replacement in Tampa Bay
@nancyanderson915 Yes, you definitely need a permit for window replacements here. Florida’s building codes are pretty strict (especially in coastal counties like Pinellas), and any significant window work requires a perm...