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RE: Choosing the Right Window Contractor for Your Home Type in Tampa Bay
Condo owner here (Clearwater downtown) – just wanted to say thanks for all the condo-specific insights. I’ve been dreading dealing with my HOA for window replacements, but now I have a game plan (and some contractor name...
RE: Window Contractor Professionalism in Tampa Bay: Homeowner Experiences
I'll share a minor gripe from my window project in Brandon. Overall it went okay and the windows are great, but the project did stretch longer than originally planned. It was supposed to be a 3-day job, but it turned int...
RE: Energy Efficiency Results After Window Replacement in Tampa Bay
I’ll wrap up by saying my experience in Clearwater mirrors much of what’s been said: after replacing our old windows, our home is markedly more energy-efficient and comfortable. We had single-pane awning windows from the...
RE: Window Replacement Experiences in Older and Historic Tampa Bay Homes
I live in a mid-century neighborhood in Clearwater with a voluntary HOA. Our house was built in 1965 and still had its original windows before we replaced them. I gave the HOA board a heads-up and even showed them the br...
RE: My experience with replacement window contractors in Tampa Bay
I'm convinced! Already scheduled quotes with the two companies most mentioned here. 😉 With all this collective wisdom in my back pocket, I feel ready to tackle whatever comes. Huge thanks to everyone.
RE: Lessons Learned From Window Replacement in Tampa Bay: What to Know Before You Start
Something I was concerned about was the condition of the surrounding stucco and interior trim after the old windows came out. Our house is block with stucco outside and wood trim inside. I had seen some horror stories of...
RE: Tampa Bay Home Resale Value & Window Replacement Discussion
I went with Karoly Windows for my condo in Clearwater, and one thing I really liked was their warranty and follow-up. They offered a lifetime warranty on the windows (glass breakage, seal failures, etc.), and crucially, ...
RE: Energy-Efficient Window Upgrades: Worth It in Tampa Bay?
I replaced the windows in my house built in 2005 just last year, so I can share a “recent convert” story. My original windows were actually double-pane aluminum frame (which was somewhat common in mid-2000s Florida const...
RE: Energy-Efficient Windows: Retrofitting vs Full Replacement in Tampa Bay
@lindafisher438 Yes, definitely get a permit and inspection for your window project. Any legit window contractor in Florida will handle that for you. The company I used (ProTech Windoors) took care of pulling the permit ...
RE: Long-Term ROI of Energy-Efficient Windows in Tampa Bay Homes
@sports_mary I'm near the bay in South Tampa, and I can relate. Our old windows would get foggy with condensation whenever it was slightly cold out or even just from the overnight humidity in summer. After the upgrade, t...