Tampa City Hall Impact Window Replacement Project

by admin on October 20, 2011

One Facet Of Absolute Windows’ Business is to assist Commercial Properties in the replacement of existing windows.

Read more about the Tampa City Hall Impact Window Replacements and it’s historical importance.

Tampa City Hall

Tampa City Hall is a historial registered building and they wanted to keep the exact aesthetic flow of the existing wood windows that they had in place. As we partnered with them, we made it our goal to make them meet the standardized building codes along with the added value of impact window protection.
We found a company that could customize the extrusion  from aluminum. Yes, we were able to exactly duplicate the look and profile of the existing wood windows using aluminum frames. We then added Impact Resistent Glass to satisfy the local and state building codes.
Our next task was to also match the color of the existing wood windows. With careful planning and testing our aluminum supplier was able to find the exact paint color. Thank goodness for wonderful business partners!
This was a true Win-Win for the historical group and for Absolute Windows. At last, we were able to receive final approval for the final design and the color of the Windows.
The scope of this project was being watched by so many historians because of the status of the building and the Newspaper, TV and other special interest groups within the media.
The Absolute Window Crews were on top of there game with this installation. Remember,  not only were the aluminum frames heavy.. the impact glass was monstrous!
It took 2 men just to pick up the glass while at the same time be aware that they were working on scaffolding  several floors in the air. Safety was a prime concern, and all the installers had to additionally wear fall protection.
The crew and management did a great job, and as you can see the project is coming along nicely. The residents of  Tampa should  be extremely proud of there city hall!
We look forward to the opportunity to partner with other governmental entities on these custom projects and working with historians around the state of Florida to capture our county run facilities in a timely fashion to be able to do our part in preserving our past history.
Seal of the city of Tampa, Florida. SVG Image ...

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For more information about this project, call Patrick Leonard at 941-485-7774.
Kindly,
Glen Kohlenberg

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Curb Appeal To Your Home

by admin on October 19, 2011

How to Add Curb Appeal To Your Home

When you drive past homes in your neighborhood what stands out more? Your real estate agent will tell you landscaping and your front door.

Front Door

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As you can see by the above photo Absolute Windows can do a custom front door for your home. The designs are endless and we can order all shapes and sizes.
 
Even the side lites can match and blend with your home. When your family and friends  come to visit your home the front door is the first thing they see right?
 
Yes, I hear you thinking already well I can run down to Home Depot and buy a front door for a few hundred bucks right? Slow down a bit because not all doors are created equal.
 
Most of the big box stores will have manufactures build doors for them to private label. Think about the paint you buy from them? It’s all private label paint.
 
Know different in doors. Plus, they sell the same door all around the country so the door in Florida will be the same as in Ohio.
 
This is where the true difference can be seen with doors and impact windows from Absolute Windows.
 
The doors have very strict installation standards direct from the manufacturer so they are sure there doors will meet or exceed the local building codes.
 
Plus, think about the hardware that you pick out for the door, many times this alone can cost as much as the door!
 
So, it pays to buy your front door from a company that will stand behind there product and installation. Absolute Windows will give you all your warranites in writing.
 
We have a long list of satisfied clients and several hundred doors to choose from. Call us today for a free quote.
 
Glen Kohlenberg

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