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RE: Full-Home Window Replacement Costs for Early 2000s Homes in Tampa Bay
Jumping in late to echo a couple points on documentation: once your project is done and passed inspection, keep copies of all the important paperwork. That includes the permit and inspection approval, the contract and fi...
RE: Choosing Energy-Efficient Windows in Florida's Heat and Humidity
Thanks for the input on the triple-pane vs double-pane, everyone! I'm leaning towards double-pane now given what @samjones592 and others said. I have another quick question about the Low-E glass: does it change the appea...
RE: Choosing Energy-Efficient Windows in Florida's Heat and Humidity
I'm over in St. Petersburg (Pinellas), and I had a window company rep come out last week who tried to upsell me on triple-pane windows. They claimed triple-pane would really improve energy efficiency and even noise reduc...
RE: Real Homeowner Reviews: Window Contractor Experiences in Tampa Bay
One more thing I’d suggest: double-check the window order details when you sign the contract. In my case, one small window was mis-measured by the sales guy (or mis-ordered), and when the crew went to install, the new wi...
RE: Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Window Replacement Project in Tampa Bay
Another little nugget: ask about window sill options. I had wood interior sills that were beat up. I didn't realize at first that some window companies will cap or wrap the exterior sills, or even replace interior sills ...
RE: Tampa Bay Window Design Trends Homeowners Are Loving in 2025
I had to jump in on the interior trim question. My home is a 1930s Craftsman in Tampa Heights with beautiful original wood trim around the windows. When we did the window upgrade, I was adamant about preserving the inter...
RE: What I Wish I Knew Before Replacing My Windows in Tampa Bay
Piggybacking on the screens mention by @psage55 – it’s true, not all screens are the same, and it can be an oversight if you don’t discuss it. Our double-hung windows came with half screens by default. That’s fine for us...
RE: Tampa Bay First-Time Window Replacement
Slight pivot, but related – what do you all do with old windows after replacement? Does the contractor take them? I have these old aluminum frames and glass and I'm not sure if I can sell them for scrap or something.
RE: Need tips for installing vinyl windows without losing my mind
I've had my share of foam mishaps too - once got a bit carried away and ended up with foam on the window glass itself. Learned the hard way that acetone (carefully applied!) can help dissolve fresh foam pretty quickly. J...
RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter
Fair enough, sealing and weatherstripping can definitely help, but from personal experience, sometimes those foggy windows are due to failed seals between the panes themselves. No amount of caulking or insulation tweaks ...