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RE: Hillsborough/Tampa Bay Window Replacement - Seeking Costs, Tips & Recommendations
I’ll be recommending this thread to my neighbors considering window replacements.
RE: Seeking Realistic Window Quotes in Largo (2010 Home) - Impact Costs vs. Keeping Shutters?
@ejackson55 I’m in Indian Rocks Beach (Pinellas coast) and just replaced my windows last year. My house is older (90s build) but I think the requirements would be similar for your 2010 build, since code only got stricter...
RE: Window Replacement Costs & Recommendations for 1980s Tampa Home?
I have a quick question on timelines: what happens if your window delivery is delayed? We signed a contract 4 months ago and still no windows (they originally estimated 8-10 weeks). The company says the manufacturer is b...
RE: Costs and Quotes for Impact vs Non-Impact Windows
@josephfrost990 I faced a similar decision on vinyl vs aluminum frames. My house is concrete block construction (South FL). I originally thought aluminum impact windows were the way to go because of strength and they’re ...
RE: Full-Home Window Replacement Costs for Early 2000s Homes in Tampa Bay
@matthewcoder3090 Nice. We did something similar for our south-facing front windows. We went with the slightly stronger Low-E (I think it was the same 366 coating you mentioned). Our windows have a subtle reflective look...
RE: Choosing Energy-Efficient Windows in Florida's Heat and Humidity
Hi all, I'm in Odessa (northwest Hillsborough). We're about to sign a contract for our window replacements. One dilemma we have is whether to go with impact-rated windows or not. We have hurricane shutters currently, so ...
RE: Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Window Replacement Project in Tampa Bay
Great point @georgewhiskers959. I got the Low-E glass as well, and I noticed my A/C doesn’t run as nonstop as it used to. Over a year those savings add up (and help justify the cost to my spouse! 😄). On the flip ...
RE: Tampa Bay Homeowners Compare Window Replacement Quotes and Costs
Hi all, I'm coming from a slightly different angle. I have a 1925 bungalow in the Hyde Park area of Tampa, and preserving the historic look was a big factor for us. We needed to replace our old wood windows (they were be...
RE: Getting Started with Window Replacement in Tampa Bay: A Local Homeowner's Guide
High five, @film_jack! 🙌 Great to hear the project was a success. It’s really satisfying, isn’t it, seeing the transformation? You’ll probably catch yourself just admiring the new windows for a while (my wife jok...
RE: Getting Started with Window Replacement in Tampa Bay: A Local Homeowner's Guide
Glad we could help, @film_jack! That’s what this forum is all about. Please do keep us updated as you progress - we’re invested in your window journey now. 😄 And it will also help the next person who comes along ...