GRATITUDE POST - HAPPY FOR HIGH IMPACT WINDOWS

Having those high impact windows, Grant, will no doubt give you much peace of mind during big storms when you are not in Florida.

That sounds like a wise investment.  I certainly wouldn't want to have to put on shutters and take them off of my home.

Thanks, Grant, for sharing this story. I was not familiar with high impact windows.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Grant, I haven't ever seen storm shutters, and should have asked to see what they look like.  Glad the hurricanes were just rain events.

Yes, you are right!  Windows can save you a few percentage points on an energy bill.  they also provide a sound barrier, like Endre mentioned, too :)  Check your year over year energy bills and you might see the difference.  But be sure so compare the same month to month for same number of days of energy bills.  And make sure the weather is similar year over year.  That should tell you how much energy new windows can save you.  Typically, windows are a 17 - 20 year payback on average.   Let me know how the math looks!  Glad you will have new windows and thank you for the tag!  Always happy to chat about this topic :) 

Sounds like a practical idea Grant, especially since you are not there all the time. BTW, we have priced other type of windows at Home Depot and they were higher than other quotes we receive!

Grant that is something we do not worry about here in the Northeast, but it was a very wise move for you to do that in Florida.

Grant, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family and may your day be blessed with joy and happiness.  🍷🍗

Good morning Grant,

isn't it amazing how things can change and as an absentee owner you are making the right decision! No more worrying!!

Hello Grant  and Happy Thanksgiving, I hope you have lots of food and friends to spend the day with and share food.

Hi Grant- had we stayed in FL we too would have gone the impact window route. When we stayed during Irma, we were at our good friend's home because he was out of town. He had impact windows and unless we looked out the window, you'd never have known a huge hurricane was passing through! 

Dear Grant,

In Europe, roller shades on the outside of the house are common. Some are manual, but many just require a touch of a button to lower them. They can be pulled up again slightly to open small slits for light & air. Helps a lot during all kinds of weather, including midday heat in the summer. If there is wind, even better.

Hi Grant Schneider -I don't know how I missed this post.  I am glad I checked it out. 

My question is...What is the cost for "peace of mind?"  I am not sure you can quantify it.  You are doing something that will help you sleep at night.  This will also add security to your home away from home.

I am looking forward to your post after installation. 

My husband worked nights and could not sleep during the day with all the light coming through the primary bedroom windows, so we had security shutters put in.  They were on a remote control. The room was pitch dark when they were closed.  They also kept out all the noise.  He loved it.  Your solution for your Florida home is a great idea.  Below are two security shutters; one is almost closed, and the other on the sliding glass door is fully open.

Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ  glad you appreciated my twisted humor:)Endre

Now, that is a great way to cut down on the worrying, Grant! I know you are going to be happy about this decision. It's a good thing you were there to realized the necessary change.

Thanks for sharing in this month's challenge!

Hi Grant:

Sounds like a really smart move to me financially and to protect your home, and to help with your peace of mind during future storms.

Jeff