Local research · updated July 2026

Double-hung windows in Florence, Alabama

Two vertically sliding sashes; both the top and bottom sash open. For Florence's older housing stock (63.1% of homes predate 1980), double-hung window replacement is a common project — and in the ENERGY STAR South-Central zone, the number that matters most is a low SHGC (≤ 0.23) to block solar heat.

Short answer

Double-hung windows in Florence typically cost $595–$2,700 installed per opening. The low end is a mid-grade vinyl insert from a regional installer; the top is a premium frame, a full-frame installation, or a full-service national brand.

NREL REMDB + BLS PPI, localized to Florence (BEA Regional Price Parity, 2024). How we estimate →

$595–$2,700

installed range per opening for Double-hung window, from a mid-grade insert up to a premium or full-frame job

Source: NREL REMDB + BLS PPI, localized to Florence

63.1%

of Florence homes were built before 1980

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2019–2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates

SHGC ≤ 0.23

the ENERGY STAR v7.0 number that matters most in the South-Central zone

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR v7.0

Is a Double-hung window right for a Florence home?

Both sashes slide vertically and typically tilt inward for cleaning.

Where it fits:

  • Traditional and historic home styles
  • Rooms facing walkways, porches, or patios (no outward projection)
  • Easy cleaning from inside on upper floors

What to weigh:

  • More potential air-leakage paths than hinged styles at equal quality
  • Half the opening ventilates at any one time

Double-hung windows and Florence's climate

Florence sits in the ENERGY STAR South-Central zone (IECC zone 3A (warm, moist), Lauderdale County), where the priority is a low SHGC (≤ 0.23) to block solar heat.

Double-hung sashes seal against weatherstripping as they slide, so they have more potential air-leakage paths than hinged styles. In the South-Central zone, prioritize a well-built unit and low-SHGC glass (≤ 0.23) to offset that.

New to these numbers? See our plain-English guide to U-factor and SHGC and the full double-hung guide.

What Double-hung windows cost in Florence

Double-hung window replacement in Florence runs $595–$2,700 installed. The low end is a mid-grade vinyl insert from a regional installer; the top is a premium frame, a full-frame installation, or a full-service national brand. Shoals pricing is generally moderate. Federal 25C is gone. Itemize NFRC numbers and permit.

That's the national range shifted to Florence's cost level using the BEA Regional Price Parity for Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL (84.8, U.S. = 100; 2024). How we estimate local costs →

For a breakdown by frame material and install type, see our full cost guide.

Installers serving Florence

A sample of companies with locations in the Florence market. See the full Florence directory for all listings, our map, and featured-partner disclosures.

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Muscle Shoals, AL · Window World

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Rebates & incentives in Alabama

The federal window tax credit (25C) ended for projects placed in service after December 31, 2025. If your windows were installed in 2025, you can still claim it on your 2025 return — but for new projects there is no federal window credit. State and utility programs are now the main source of window incentives.

Alabama's IRA Home Energy Rebates are administered by ADECA (Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs), which as of mid-2026 still lists the HOMES and HEAR programs as under development with no confirmed date for when households can access rebates. If and when they open, windows would generally qualify only through the whole-home HOMES modeled-savings pathway rather than as a direct rebate. Confirm current status with ADECA before relying on it. See our Florence guide for the full program list.

Double-hung windows in Florence: FAQ

›What efficiency numbers should a Double-hung window in Florence meet?

Florence sits in the ENERGY STAR South-Central zone (IECC 3A (warm, moist)). Qualifying units need a U-factor of 0.28 or lower and an SHGC of 0.23 or lower. Double-hung sashes seal against weatherstripping as they slide, so they have more potential air-leakage paths than hinged styles. In the South-Central zone, prioritize a well-built unit and low-SHGC glass (≤ 0.23) to offset that.

›How much does Double-hung window replacement cost in Florence?

A useful planning range for Double-hung window replacement in Florence is $595–$2,700 installed. The low end is a mid-grade vinyl insert from a regional installer; the top is a premium frame, a full-frame installation, or a full-service national brand. Shoals pricing is generally moderate. Federal 25C is gone. Itemize NFRC numbers and permit.

›Do I need a permit to replace Double-hung windows in Florence?

Replacement generally requires a permit, and new units must meet the current energy code. See our Florence guide for local permitting and rebate details, and always confirm your installer pulls the permit.

Sources

  • — U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (B25034, B25035)
  • — EPA ENERGY STAR Version 7.0 Residential Windows specification
  • — DOE/PNNL IECC climate zone assignments by county
  • — NREL residential window cost analysis (planning ranges)