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RE: Things I wish I'd known before new windows went in
- Agree on foam over caulk in the cold. Tried caulking a gap around my basement window when it was just above freezing, and it never cured right. Peeled up like old gum after a week. - - Same here. I keep a cheap bread ...
RE: Anyone tried switchable glass for skylights? Worth the upgrade?
- Had a buddy install switchable glass in his sunroom - looked cool, but after two summers, one panel started acting up. - That’s what happened to him, and the warranty process was a pain. - I just stick with blacko...
RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results
Went through the same thing when we replaced our windows a couple years back. Funny how fixing one issue suddenly highlights all the others you never noticed before... I did pretty much everything you listed, and yeah, ...
RE: Big windows vs heating bills - worth it?
- Tried the film last winter too - worked surprisingly well, but our cat shredded it within a week. Something to consider if you've got pets. - Agree on thermal curtains though, they're tougher and do the trick. Picked s...
RE: Choosing the Right Window Contractor for Your Home Type in Tampa Bay
@apolloparker907 I’m in a similar boat (pun intended) – but on the Gulf side at Clearwater Beach. Our house faces the water and gets insane wind during storms. We knew from the start we needed top-notch hurricane impact ...
RE: Energy Efficiency Results After Window Replacement in Tampa Bay
It’s rewarding to see the change in our energy consumption after upgrading our windows. We’re in St. Pete and we track our usage online with Duke Energy. You can literally see the graph dip after the new windows went in....
RE: Window Replacement Experiences in Older and Historic Tampa Bay Homes
Small joy: our new windows actually open and stay open 😄. In our 1937 house in Old Northeast, many of the original windows were painted shut or had broken sash cords, so they'd slam shut if you tried to prop them...
RE: My experience with replacement window contractors in Tampa Bay
Now that some of us have had new windows for a while, here's a maintenance tip I learned (the hard way) after my replacement. I wish I'd known to keep an eye on the caulking and seals about a year after installation. Ou...
RE: Tampa Bay Window Design Trends for Modern Coastal Homes
For those who have done these upgrades, how long did it take from order to installation? I’m hearing some window products have long lead times. I'm in Temple Terrace and thinking of starting a window project. I want some...
RE: Unexpected Issues and Lessons Learned During Window Replacement in Tampa Bay
Speaking of alarm systems (as @gaming_duke mentioned): if you have a security system with window sensors, don’t forget about those in your project plan. We have an older wired alarm system in our home in Brandon, with se...