Helpful Videos on Replacement Windows & Doors
What sets Absolute Window apart from other window companies in southweat Florida?
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Number one, it—uh, I was in the window business before it changed to the hurricane code. The hurricane code—once it—with the hurricane code—that changed everything in the window business in Florida. Everything from permitting to the products involved—and definitely the cost involved. Cost really skyrocketed with having to, uh, put in hurricane-rated windows. We decided to just sell hurricane windows and doors instead of selling a regular window and then selling shutters. Because with the codes in Florida, you have to either have a window with shutters or a hurricane-rated window. And we decided we just sell a hurricane-rated window—the best product on the market for this area at the fairest cost.
What does the Energy Star rating mean for replacement windows & why should homeowners care?
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The energy star rating refers to how well the product performs on insulating value. The higher the rating, the higher your savings will be on your energy bill.
Are there specific materials or brands you recommend for Florida's hot & humid climate?
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Definitely a vinyl window. Okay, the aluminum window transmits heat. The vinyl window, uh, is much more energy-efficient and, uh, easier to clean—easier to keep clean.
You don’t have to worry about paint peeling off the aluminum frame. And, uh, like I said, we primarily try to steer people away from a tilt window.
What's the testing process for hurricane rated windows like?
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Was very involved with a couple of lines of windows on getting them back in when the code changed in 2000—around there—on getting windows tested in the laboratory.
And there’s an actual test laboratory that you would take your window to, and they mount it on a wall, and then they start subjecting it to the forces of pressure or, uh, from hurricanes.
And the window has to withstand that for a certain amount of time. And if something hits that window—then they hit the window—and the window will shatter, okay?
But it won’t break through. The object will not be able to pass through the glass. So it won’t make an opening into the house for hurricane winds to get into your house and blow your house apart.
How have supply chain issues or rising material costs affected the window industry?
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Oh, it’s been, it’s been huge over the last few years. I, I, I’d say back in 2000, the early 2000s, when we were first entering into the hurricane impact market. Your average lead time for Windows was probably 5 to 6 weeks. Now with all the insurance problems, hurricanes, or whatever the demand, as more and more people move to Florida, and, and manufacturers only have so much capacity to manufacture. I mean, we’ve seen lead times climb up to 16 weeks. And, currently, they’ve come back down because manufacturers have been able to gear up more for the increased volume.
What's the difference between impact and regular replacement windows?
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Hurricane rated window, it’s it’s in the glass, mostly, that the glass is a laminated insulated glass. So you actually have 3 panes of glass. The outboard light will have two panes of glass with a 090 PVB interlayer sandwiched between the two pieces of glass, very similar as to a car window. OK, that’s how car windows are, are made, and but then we have the insulated space, the airspace, and then the the additional light of glass which then gives the energy efficiency.
What's the typical replacement process like?
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So we’re gonna come out, we’re gonna take a look at your project. In most cases, I’m gonna be able to sit down with you in your home and give you a price that’s good right now, right down to the penny. If we can come up with something that day, great. If not, we’re not a high-pressure sales company. We’re not here to take your money. We’re here to do the right thing for you. So if you wanna shop around, do whatever it is, that’s completely up to you, but we’re more than willing to come and give you a price same day.
On applications where we might run into some custom situations, I might have to reach out to a vendor and it’d be a day or two, but you can expect a number from us within three days very quickly, if not the same day.
After I do that, say we were to contract your project, I’m gonna go to the office and turn your project in. We’re gonna make sure everything’s accounted for. Within five to seven business days, we’re gonna come back out and we always final measure our projects. We’re huge on measuring twice, ordering once. We don’t want to be in a situation where we get out on installs and we don’t have everything or something’s not lining up.
So our installation manager or general manager will come back, we’re gonna final measure your project one more time. We’re gonna take it to order, start on your permitting, and get our submittals done. Once all your products are in, we’re gonna reach back out to you to schedule your installation. Most installations are happening in 10 to 12 weeks right now.
What types of windows and doors does Absolute Windows specialize in?
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We specialize in impact doors and windows. We are direct dealers with PGT and CWS. PGT is right here in Venice, and CWS has a branch in Ocala, Florida, and in Medley, Florida. That’s a huge thing that we bring to the table as well. We work with in-state vendors.
We’re not a company that’s gonna go out of state with people that don’t understand Florida product approvals, Miami-Dade notice of approvals, wind zones, and Florida building codes. This is one of the hardest states to contract work in, and you better know what you’re doing or you’re gonna find yourself in hot water quick down here.
So it’s a big thing that we understand the permitting process, submittals, and all the manufacturer installation guidelines, and also upholding the Florida building code during our installations.
