I've had vinyl windows for about six years now, and while they haven't completely failed, I do notice some drafts creeping in when it hits those sub-z...

Kolbes are definitely solid windows, but honestly, I’m still on the fence about whether they're worth the extra cash. Had a friend who installed them ...

Good to hear laminated glass actually helps with noise. I was skeptical it'd make much difference compared to triple-pane, but your experience makes m...

Yeah, solar shades can help a bit, but honestly, I wouldn't expect miracles. We did solar shades in our dining room (also massive west-facing windows)...

Bookmarking this thread for future reference. 📌 Even if I don’t do windows immediately, I know where to come for advice. Thanks y’all!

@aaronl87 makes a good point about the return on investment. I’m in St. Petersburg, and in our case we plan to stay in this house long term, so we vie...

@jjones18 Welcome to the club! Definitely include Karoly Windows & Doors and Pro Tech Windows & Doors in your quote list – you really can’t go...

This has been an awesome discussion to read. I'm in Pinellas and was initially skeptical about the cost vs benefit, but hearing all your experiences r...

For anyone reading late: don't be shy to ask more questions here. I did, and got amazing help. This community is great.

We've had wood-clad frames for about 8 years now, and honestly, insulation-wise, they're pretty solid. I wouldn't say they're dramatically better than...