The Window Depot

  Installing replacement windows continues to be a top priority among homeowners. Windows provide your home with valuable protection, including keeping you and your family safe from nature’s elements and indoor climate control. If your windows are older and not functioning properly, you could expose yourself and your family to safety hazards and health conditions in your home.  Here are some potential risks of keeping those old, cracked, or chipped windows: Lead If your home was built before 1978, chances are the paint and windows may contain lead. According to the Centers for Disease Control , there are at least 4 million households with lead paint. Removing old windows with lead can result in lead exposure, which can compromise your health. Lead poisoning can lead to kidney damage and high blood pressure and can affect the brain development of unborn children. If your home contains lead paint and you notice paint chips or peeling around your windows, having a professio...

  When it comes to home improvement projects, the list can seem never-ending. While some DIY projects add curb appeal, smart homeowners know that when it comes to more extensive and costly projects, the return on investment (ROI) matters. Knowing which projects will pay off when it comes time to sell your home can be a significant consideration when prioritizing home improvements.   What is ROI? Return on investment (ROI) is used to determine which projects or investments will add the most value to your property. It can also help you validate the worth of a particular project. Thus, the projects with the highest ROI should be at the top of your to-do list.  How do I calculate a project ROI? Before you start any project, make sure you have accurate estimates. By calculating the ROI for each project, you can determine what projects you can afford as well as which ones will provide the highest ROI. To calculate the ROI, use the following formula: Current Value of Inves...

  The 2021 hurricane season is only two months away. Many Tampa Bay area residents are already prepping their emergency kits, evacuation routes, and plywood for boarding up their home’s windows. However, before you head out to the hardware store to buy that plywood, there is a better way to protect your home and save you money - impact-resistant windows.  Installing impact windows and doors at your home offers several benefits. They provide excellent hurricane protection, protect your home from break-ins, and help lower your utility bills. But did you know that impact windows and doors can also lower your home insurance costs? Insurance Benefits of Impact Windows and Doors In 2015, the State of Florida passed Statute 627.0628 that reads: “a rate filing for residential property insurance must include actuarially reasonable discounts, credits, or other rate differentials, or appropriate reductions in deductibles, for properties on which fixtures or construction techniques demon...

  Are you thinking of upgrading to energy-efficient windows for your home? Today’s homeowners are more aware of how their buying choices affect their long-term savings - especially when it comes to their energy bill and the costs to cool a home during the hot Florida summers. But how do energy-efficient windows actually save you money?  According to ENERGY STAR , replacing your single-pane windows with double-glazed or triple-glazed windows can save you $101-$583 yearly. If you choose to upgrade from double-glazed to energy-efficient windows, that can save you an additional $27-$197 per year. However, the anatomy of a window directly relates to its performance and affects how much money you can save.  If you’re interested in improving your home’s interior comfort levels or you simply want to lower your utility costs, then it’s the right time to install energy-efficient windows.  What are the Components of Energy-Efficient Windows? Energy-efficient windows function an...