Saving Custom Windows in Parkland Estates in Tampa, FL with Wood Window Repair
Can rotted wood windows be repaired? In Tampa’s Parkland Estates, Preservan restored over 10 custom windows and six sills in five days.
Location: Tampa, FL (Parkland Estates)
Services: Wood Window Repair, Window Sill Repair, Wood Rot Repair, Borate Treatment, Weather Stripping Restoration
Can rotted wood windows be repaired, or does the whole set need to be replaced?
Wood Rot on Custom Windows in a Tampa Home
During a major renovation of a 1993 home in Tampa’s Parkland Estates neighborhood, the homeowner’s contractor found rot on several wood windows. These were custom casement windows with simulated divided light, transoms, and tight arches. Heavy shade from tree-lined streets kept the wood from drying, and runoff from the barrel tile roof splashed onto the lower windows. On the worst units, the entire bottom rail had rotted away.
Why Repair Made More Sense Than Replacement
Windows like these can’t be matched one at a time. Replacing only the damaged units would look mismatched, so replacement meant every window in the house, likely over $100,000. After collecting replacement quotes, the contractor contacted Preservan Tampa Bay to see if the originals could be saved.
Wood Window and Sill Repair Services Performed
- Rot repair on more than 10 windows and six sills
- Removal of rotted wood and failed Bondo from earlier patch jobs
- Borate rods to help prevent future rot
- Consolidant and Everesin epoxy, sculpted and sanded to match the original profiles
- Restored weather stripping and hardware function
- UV-protective primer, ready for the homeowner’s painter
A Clear, Honest Repair Process
Owner JW checked every window and marked up project photos showing exactly what needed repair. Several upstairs windows were in good shape, and the quote left them alone. Two technicians repaired the windows on site in a backyard tent, so most windows were out only overnight. The full project took five working days.
Results: Restored Windows for About $12,000
The project came in around $12,000, a fraction of the replacement estimate. Every window went back in working better than before, sealed against heat, humidity, and bugs. The repairs are backed by Preservan’s 10-year warranty. When JW stopped by a month later, the homeowner said he loved the work, and a neighbor across the street has since hired Preservan Tampa Bay too.
Get Wood Window Repair in Tampa Before You Replace
Many South Tampa and St. Pete homes built from the 1980s through the early 2000s have wood windows facing the same rot. Book an assessment with Preservan Tampa Bay, or send us photos of the damage to get started.
