Refresh OBX Blog

Notes on windows, weather and life on the Outer Banks.

Practical guidance for OBX homeowners on window health, storm readiness, energy efficiency and what to expect when you work with Refresh OBX.

5 signs your windows are ready for replacement

Fogging between panes, sticky sashes and drafts you can feel from across the room are common early indicators. Here's what to look for during your own walk-through before you schedule an assessment.

Getting ready for hurricane season: a window checklist

Aging seals and worn frames are the first thing to fail in high wind and driving rain. A short checklist for OBX homeowners to run through each spring.

Why we only sell one primary window line

Fewer options isn't a limitation — it's how we've been able to build real expertise in the Pella 250 Series instead of spreading thin across dozens of manufacturers.

Managing a remote renovation as a second-home owner

You don't need to fly in for every decision. Here's how our Zoom proposal meetings work, and what to have ready before the call.

Vinyl vs. wood: what actually holds up on the Outer Banks

Salt air and humidity change the calculus. A plain-language look at why vinyl replacement windows tend to outlast wood frames in a coastal climate.

What to expect at your Window Health Assessment

No pricing, no pressure — just a thorough look at your existing windows. Here's what we actually do during the first visit, step by step.

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