Window Replacement in Cape Coral, FL

Older Cape homes and the 25% rule

Homes first permitted before March 1, 2002 can replace up to a quarter of their glazed area within a year without adding opening protection. It sounds like a savings, but piecemeal replacement leaves the rest of the house exposed and usually costs more in the end. Price both ways at the free measure.

Window styles

• Single-hung: the most common Florida window; the bottom sash slides up.
• Horizontal roller: slides side to side; good for wide, short openings.
• Casement and awning: crank-out windows that seal tight and catch a breeze.
• Picture windows: fixed glass for views, often paired with operable units.
• Specialty shapes: arches and transoms above doors and great rooms.

Replacement in block homes

Most Southwest Florida homes are concrete block with stucco. The window sits in a buck fastened to the block, and the new unit is anchored through that buck into the masonry. Done right, the installer removes the old window cleanly, inspects and repairs the buck, sets the new window level and square, anchors it to the approval's schedule and seals the perimeter. Ask whether stucco patching and paint touch-up are included.

Bedroom windows and egress

Bedroom windows double as emergency exits, so they must keep a minimum clear opening. Permit applications mark each egress window, and your installer chooses sizes that keep you compliant.

Energy savings

Low-E coated glass reflects much of the sun's heat while letting light through. On west- and south-facing walls it can noticeably cut the load on your air conditioner. Ask for the U-factor and solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) on your quote. Lower is better for both in Florida.

Questions to ask before you sign

• Is the price per window or for the whole job, and what's included?
• Which product line, and what are its Florida Product Approval numbers?
• Who repairs rotted bucks, stucco and drywall around the window?
• Is disposal of the old windows included?
• What's the labor warranty, and who honors it?
• When will the product arrive, and how long is the install?

Areas we serve

Cape Coral, Southeast Cape, Southwest Cape, Northeast Cape, Northwest Cape, Cape Harbour, Matlacha, Pine Island, North Fort Myers.

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