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RE: Window Replacement Financing Options in Tampa Bay
@blazec89's number breakdown was really handy. Another small nugget: if you plan to pay the contractor with a credit card (like if you use a 0% purchase or if you want to get points), ask if there's a credit card fee. So...
RE: Tampa Bay Home Resale Value & Window Replacement Discussion
Same, @vr_bear. Even if I'm not selling immediately, I feel like doing the upgrade is worthwhile. And I'll have a nice selling point whenever I do decide to move on. This thread has been quite an eye-opener (no pun inten...
RE: Seeking Window Replacement Experiences & Advice - Tampa Bay Area Homeowner
We replaced all the original windows in our 2003-built home in Clearwater last year as well. We chose non-impact vinyl double-pane Low-E windows, since we also have storm shutters and figured we’d save money that way. We...
RE: Seeking Realistic Window Quotes in Largo (2010 Home) - Impact Costs vs. Keeping Shutters?
I second the note on tax credits mentioned by @hollysnowboarder. I claimed mine on my taxes this year and it was a nice little bonus.
RE: Getting quotes for replacing windows on my home
Has anyone here tried getting quotes from the big box stores like Home Depot or Lowe’s? I got one from Home Depot just for comparison, and it was kind of strange. They subcontract installers, and the quote was not actual...
RE: Full-Home Window Replacement Costs for Early 2000s Homes in Tampa Bay
@meganw35 In our case, we did have to do a bit of paint touch-up inside. The crew pried off the wood trim (casing) around the windows and nailed it back on after installing the new ones. That left some nail holes and sma...
RE: Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Window Replacement Project in Tampa Bay
Good luck @katievolunteer! I did the same and the contractor was actually impressed that I had done my homework. He said I was one of the most prepared customers they'd met. Being informed definitely pays off. Huge shout...
RE: Thinking about fiberglass windows for humid coastal weather
We switched to laminated glass about two years ago, and honestly, I didn't notice any major weight difference during installation. Our contractor didn't mention needing special frames either, but we already had pretty st...
RE: finally ditched aluminum windows for milgard vinyl, anyone else notice a difference?
Totally agree about the install part. Had a neighbor who splurged on some premium vinyl windows, thinking they'd last forever, but the contractor rushed the job and didn't seal them right. Within two years, moisture got ...
RE: window frame sweating mystery - anyone else had this?
I had the same skepticism at first - felt like I was just letting all the heat escape and wasting energy. But after dealing with window condensation for weeks, I finally gave it a shot. Surprisingly, it worked pretty wel...