Jumping in late here with a quick story: My friend lives in a 1998-built house in the Florida Keys. When they bought it, half the windows were impact ...

Update time! I got back both the Karoly and ProTech quotes, so now I have three quotes in hand for my 12 windows: Local Company A: Offered PGT EnergyV...

Jumping in here - I'm in Pasco County (Land O’ Lakes) and actually in the middle of gathering quotes for windows right now as well. It's great to read...

And please use licensed installers. Not just for permits, but because improper installation can ruin even the best window. I know someone who went wit...

Wish I had seen this before I did my windows last year! I went through a lot of the same research. Ended up with double-pane Low-E vinyl (popular choi...

- Good points raised here, but honestly, I think installation plays a bigger role than brand sometimes. Had Andersen 100s installed about three years ...

Been there... Spray foam worked better for me—filled gaps nicely and seemed to seal drafts better. But I've heard it can expand too much if you're not...

- Agree with most points here, but I'd push back slightly on the "minor upkeep" bit. - Had vinyl woodgrain windows installed about 4 years ago, and ho...