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RE: Tampa Bay Window Design Trends for Modern Coastal Homes
In our bedroom, we opted for top-down bottom-up cellular shades. They are awesome because during the day we can lower them from the top, so the lower part of the window is covered (privacy from anyone walking by), but th...
RE: Window Replacement Timeline in Tampa Bay
And definitely don't remove any old windows yourself ahead of time (sounds obvious, but you'd be surprised). The installers will handle everything when the time comes. I had a friend who thought he'd save the crew time b...
RE: Unexpected Issues and Lessons Learned During Window Replacement in Tampa Bay
I'll add another unexpected issue that can pop up: pests. Our home is a 1940s wood-frame house in South Tampa, and when the installers took out one of the old bedroom windows, they found termite damage in the wall. ...
RE: Unexpected Issues and Lessons Learned During Window Replacement in Tampa Bay
I'll add another unexpected issue that can pop up: pests. Our home is a 1940s wood-frame house in South Tampa, and when the installers took out one of the old bedroom windows, they found termite damage in the wall. ...
RE: Impact vs. Non-Impact Windows in Tampa Bay? Share Your Replacement Experience!
Yeah, PACE has its pros and cons. It was popular here for a while for impact windows and solar, because you could get approved quickly and not pay anything upfront. But a friend of mine did it for his windows, and when h...
RE: Impact vs. Non-Impact Windows in Tampa Bay? Share Your Replacement Experience!
@psage55, yep, your expectation is in the right ballpark. For impact windows in Florida now, I'd say maybe $1,000 to $1,500 per standard size window is typical installed cost (including everything). Could be a bit less p...
RE: Impact vs. Non-Impact Windows in Tampa Bay? Share Your Replacement Experience!
I have a wood-frame house (built 1995, so not block). When I replaced windows, it was actually a bit less messy on the outside because they could remove the nailed flange from the wood siding without having to cut throug...
RE: Impact vs. Non-Impact Windows in Tampa Bay? Share Your Replacement Experience!
Holy smokes @ejackson55, that $45k quote is insane (though not surprising for Renewal by Andersen, unfortunately). I had a similar experience with them - their quote was literally double what others offered. I guess some...
RE: Full Home Window Replacement Quotes in Tampa Bay (11-year-old home)
I have a question for those who have done this: how do you ensure the installation quality is top-notch? I mean, even a great window can leak if not installed right. Did you guys just trust the company, or did you do any...
RE: Seeking Realistic Window Quotes in Largo (2010 Home) - Impact Costs vs. Keeping Shutters?
One thing to be aware of, especially if you or family members have limited strength: impact windows can be heavier to open. My mom lives with us and she noticed the new windows (single-hungs) take a bit more effort to sl...