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If you live in Edgewood, you know the sound. Not the occasional jet, but the steady, rolling rhythm of MCO arrivals and departures all day and most of the night. That sound is why window replacement in Edgewood is a different job than it is in Kissimmee or Sanford, and why the question we hear most isn’t about cost first. It’s about noise, specifically what STC rating actually quiets a 65 DNL flight path. We’ll answer that straight, in writing, before you sign anything. TruePane Windows & Doors has replaced windows in Edgewood homes for years, and we understand what this city’s housing stock and airspace demand from a window. Call (813) 320-9346 for a free estimate and we’ll come measure every opening ourselves.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Edgewood’s Preferred Window Replacement Company
Edgewood homeowners tend to know their houses. Many have lived here twenty, thirty, forty years and watched neighbors get burned by rushed installs and half-explained quotes. What we hear from Edgewood customers is that they called us because a neighbor did, or because they remembered a crew working on a house down the street and noticed the crew didn’t leave a mess in the driveway. We’re a local team, not a franchise playbook, and our technicians are background-checked and uniformed. When we quote a job in Edgewood, the quote is written on paper with manufacturer lines side by side. You see exactly what you’re buying.
Dale Kessler founded TruePane in 2008 as a second-generation glazier, but the trade runs much deeper than that. Years of community service means we’ve seen what happens when a window is set out of true and the warranty gets voided on a technicality. That’s why we register both warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves your driveway. That’s The Keystone Standard, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise sits behind it. If something isn’t done right, we make it right. No paperwork fights, no arguing. That matters to Edgewood homeowners who intend to stay in their house and want a company that will still be answering the phone in thirty years.
Our Window Replacement Services in Edgewood
Full Frame Replacement
Most Edgewood homes were built between the late 1940s and the 1970s. That means original aluminum single-pane or jalousie windows set into concrete block, often with rotted wood bucks and failed flashing tape hiding behind the stucco. Full frame replacement removes everything down to the rough opening, lets us inspect the condition of the block and any embedded wood, and installs a new window with new flashing, new sealing, and a clean, code-compliant opening. In Edgewood, this is usually the right call when the original frame has been in place since before the current Florida Building Code wind-load standards existed. We measure every opening twice, quote the job honestly, and pull the permit before we touch anything.
Insert Window Replacement
An insert, sometimes called a pocket replacement, fits a new window into the existing frame. It’s less invasive and less expensive than full frame. But in Edgewood, we’re careful about when we recommend it. If the original frame is still square, the flashing is intact, and there’s no sign of water intrusion, an insert can be a solid, cost-effective solution. If the frame has rot or the opening has shifted, an insert hides a problem instead of fixing it, and you’ll be paying for it again after one rainy season. We’ll tell you which path makes sense for your house and why, in plain language, with a written quote either way.
Storm Window Replacement
Edgewood sits in Orange County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone fringe and the mandatory wind-borne debris region. That means any replacement window has to meet Florida Product Approval standards for impact resistance or be paired with code-compliant shutters. Storm window replacement here isn’t optional glass swapping. It’s making sure the window that faces the next named storm is rated for what that storm will bring. We stock impact-rated lines from manufacturers like PGT and CGI, and we’ll show you the Florida Product Approval number before we install anything. If your home is inside the MCO noise contour, we’ll also talk about the STC rating so the same window that holds against wind also quiets the flight path.
Energy-Efficient Upgrade
Edgewood’s UV exposure is relentless, and the humidity doesn’t quit. Cheaper insulated glass units, or IGUs, fail here faster than most manufacturers admit, mostly because low-quality spacer and gas-fill choices can’t handle the thermal cycling. When we upgrade Edgewood homes to energy-efficient windows, we pay attention to the details that actually matter in this climate: low-E coatings tuned for solar heat gain, argon or krypton fill that won’t leak out of a cheap seal, and spacers that won’t fog in three years. A good energy-efficient window in Edgewood isn’t just about an electric bill. It’s about a window that stays clear and functional for twenty years instead of five.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Edgewood
TruePane is an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, including Andersen, Pella, Marvin, Milgard, Jeld-Wen, PGT, CGI, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems. For Edgewood homeowners specifically, we keep Andersen lines readily available because their acoustic performance and impact ratings align with what this city’s flight path and wind zone require. We’ll lay out side-by-side quotes on paper so you can compare the numbers yourself, including the STC rating and the Florida Product Approval code for each option. No brand gets pushed because we make more on it. You pick what fits your house and your budget.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in Edgewood Homes
- Original 1960s aluminum frames failing wind-load inspection. Once a permit is pulled, the inspector checks for current code compliance, and the old single-pane frames don’t pass. That forces a full-frame replacement and frequently uncovers termite damage in the rough opening that the homeowner never knew was there.
- DIY insert jobs leaking within one rainy season. We see this constantly in Edgewood, where a homeowner or a handyman replaced glass inserts but never touched the rotted jambs or the failed flashing tape behind the stucco. Water wicks into the concrete block, and the new window is ruined before the next dry spell.
- Seal failure in cheap IGUs under intense UV and humidity. A fogged window in Edgewood isn’t just a cosmetic annoyance. If you bought that window for MCO noise reduction, the failed seal has already killed the acoustic performance you paid for, usually within three to five years. Quality spacer and gas-fill selection is the difference.
- Cloth-wrapped wiring and outdated electrical found behind walls. Edgewood’s post-war construction predates modern code. When we open a wall for full-frame replacement, we often find cloth-wrapped wiring or junction boxes that can’t stay. That’s a code upgrade and a new line item, which is why we write allowances into the contract upfront so you’re not surprised after demo day.
Pricing for Window Replacement in Edgewood, FL
A full-frame window replacement in Edgewood typically runs $900 to $1,800 per opening, depending on size, impact rating, and STC target. Insert replacements usually land between $500 and $1,100 per window. Storm-rated impact windows with STC 35 or higher acoustics push toward the upper end, often $1,400 to $2,200 per opening. Energy-efficient upgrades with good low-E and argon fill sit in the $700 to $1,400 range per window. These are Edgewood market figures, not national averages, and they assume a standard concrete block ranch with 6 to 12 openings. The quote you get from us is fixed, written, and includes the permit. Call (813) 320-9346 and we’ll measure and price your actual windows, free.
| Service | Typical Range (per window) |
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| Insert Window Replacement | $500 - $1,100 |
| Full Frame Replacement | $900 - $1,800 |
| Storm / Impact-Rated Replacement | $1,400 - $2,200 |
| Energy-Efficient Upgrade | $700 - $1,400 |
Free, written, fixed quotes on every Edgewood job. No surprises on the bill after demo day.
We Also Serve Cities Near Edgewood
TruePane Windows & Doors handles Window Replacement for homeowners across central Florida. Besides Edgewood, our crews regularly work in Acacia Villas, Alafaya, Altamonte Springs, and Altoona. If your home sits in one of those communities, the same local crew, the same written pricing, and the same 90-Day Done Right Promise apply. We’re a local operation that plans to be in town in thirty years, and we answer our own phone.
Serving Edgewood, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Edgewood area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Window Replacement in Edgewood
You don’t, honestly, until someone looks at the Florida Product Approval label and checks the frame condition. The wind-load rules come from Orange County’s HVHZ fringe requirements, not the flight path itself. Most original 1960s aluminum single-pane windows in Edgewood don’t meet current wind-load standards and will fail a permit inspection. The simplest way to know is to have a licensed contractor pull the permit and let the inspector verify. We handle that for you, and we’ll tell you before we quote whether your existing windows will pass. Call (813) 320-9346 for a free inspection.
Most Edgewood homeowners who live inside the 65 DNL noise contour, which includes portions of the city directly under MCO approach and departure corridors, need an STC rating of 35 or higher to make a real difference. Standard double-pane windows without acoustic lamination often rate around STC 28 to 30, which won’t cut it. Laminated glass with dual or triple panes gets you into the 35 to 42 range. We’ll quote whatever STC target you want, and we’ll show you the independent test data for each option before you buy. Call (813) 320-9346 to talk through what would actually quiet your house.
Yes, in Edgewood, it often does. We opened a 1967 CBS ranch near the Lake Jessamine shoreline and found the original jalousie windows had so much frame rot that the rough openings needed full re-framing before our crew could set new Andersen 400 Series double-hungs. The wall cavity also exposed cloth-wrapped wiring and failed flashing tape, so we wrote a change order for code-mandated electrical upgrades and new peel-and-stick membrane before we installed the impact-rated glazing. That’s why we write inspection allowances into the contract and price any surprise in writing before we touch it. Your quote shouldn’t move after demo day, and with our process, it doesn’t. Call (813) 320-9346 and we’ll explain exactly how the allowance works.
Sometimes, but in Edgewood, it’s usually the wrong move. If the frame is sound and the IGU is still under a registered warranty, a glass-only replacement can make sense. But if the seal failed because of cheap spacer or low-quality gas fill, you’re putting new glass into a frame that will fail again in three to five years under Edgewood’s UV and humidity. And if you bought that window for MCO noise reduction, the failed seal has already degraded the acoustic performance. We’ll inspect the frame and give you an honest answer about whether glass-only is worth it or whether you’re throwing money at a reoccurring problem. Call (813) 320-9346 for the inspection.
Yes, Edgewood requires a permit for window replacement, and the permit triggers a wind-load inspection under Florida Building Code. The airport noise program matters because some Edgewood residents have participated in MCO noise insulation assistance programs that set a high acoustic benchmark for what a good window is. If you’ve received that assistance before, or if you’re inside the 65 DNL contour, you’ll want windows with documented STC 35 or higher, which narrows your product choices. We pull the permit for you, we register both warranty layers in writing, and we’ll make sure what we install meets the code, the noise standard, and your expectations. Call (813) 320-9346 to get the process started.
Schedule Your Free Edgewood Window Replacement Estimate
If you live in Edgewood and you’re tired of the jet noise, the fogged glass, or the draft coming through original aluminum frames, call TruePane Windows & Doors at (813) 320-9346. We’ll send a background-checked, uniformed technician to measure every opening, inspect the frames, and hand you a written quote with manufacturer lines side by side. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying before you sign, and you’ll know the warranty will still mean something in ten years. Dale Kessler’s rule is on the whiteboard every morning: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. We stand behind it. Call today.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Edgewood and surrounding central Florida communities since 2008.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.