I can chime in on comfort and resale a bit. My home (built 2010 in Largo) had the typical builder windows – double-pane but no Low-E, aluminum frames....

I noticed CWS (Custom Window Systems) came up earlier. I’ll add my experience since we actually went with CWS impact windows for our home. We’re in a ...

@marywolf990 Your story made me chuckle. It's a fine line between negotiating and offending 😂. Good on you for adjusting your approach. Most s...

@yoga674 I can answer the insurance part: In Florida, to get the wind mitigation credit for opening protection, all openings (windows, entry doors wit...

@tea316 Yes, definitely get the permit and inspection. Every legit company will handle that for you (often baked into the cost). If a contractor sugge...

I actually went with one of those “budget” chain companies (think ads like “$189 window!” – you know who they are 😉). I’ll share that perspect...

Not much to add except thanks to everyone who's contributed. I'm in the early stages of planning a window project in Pinellas, and this thread has bee...

For those who are curious about actual costs, I’ll share mine from a recent project (Tampa area prices): We had 12 windows and 2 sliding glass doors r...

Clear UV films are decent, but I've found they can be tricky to install without bubbles or imperfections, especially on larger windows. Personally, I ...

(OP) Update: Hey everyone! I wanted to circle back and thank you all again for the incredible advice and to let you know how my window project turned ...