Interior Storm Window
#1
10-18-05, 11:08 PM
Interior Storm Window
Thinking of installing interior storm windows to cut down on drafts for energy efficiency. Also, an interior storm window is cheaper than new windows and I can maintain the look of the original steel casement windows.
Has anyone gone the interior storm window route? Would you recommend them? Any recommendation on manufacturer?
Thanks for the advice.
Has anyone gone the interior storm window route? Would you recommend them? Any recommendation on manufacturer?
Thanks for the advice.
#2
10-19-05, 09:11 AM
We have considered making our own. Web research yields little info.
Here are the expensive type:
http://www.invisiblestorms.com/
Here are the cheapest we have found, basically plastic with permanent mounting strips:
http://www.energyfederation.org/cons...4760ca&x=4&y=3
Here are some you can make yourself, with plexiglass:
http://www.windowsaver.com/
The idea is tempting, especially for old double hungs, because you can isolate the rope and pulley and window sash outside of the interior storm. However, some have told me that this will hasten the demise of the sash. Since you have metal sash it might not be an issue.
Here are the expensive type:
http://www.invisiblestorms.com/
Here are the cheapest we have found, basically plastic with permanent mounting strips:
http://www.energyfederation.org/cons...4760ca&x=4&y=3
Here are some you can make yourself, with plexiglass:
http://www.windowsaver.com/
The idea is tempting, especially for old double hungs, because you can isolate the rope and pulley and window sash outside of the interior storm. However, some have told me that this will hasten the demise of the sash. Since you have metal sash it might not be an issue.
#3
10-19-05, 11:09 AM
Member
Go to your Yellow Pages under "Storm Windows & Doors". What you need to ask for are "Inside Sliding Storm Windows". They do work..........I've installed them for years. The windows should have "marine glazing", sometimes known as "wrap around glazing" and intelocking sashes.
#4
10-19-05, 12:32 PM
Member
Interior Storm Window
I had interior storms AND screens on a 1917 ultra modern house.
The storms were weatherstripped with brass(?). The screens were not. The outside casement was weatherstripped.
It was the greatest window combination I have ever had!. - The only problem was that when you painted the interior, you had to paint both storms and screens (14 casement windows on one side of the house!!!).
Dick
The storms were weatherstripped with brass(?). The screens were not. The outside casement was weatherstripped.
It was the greatest window combination I have ever had!. - The only problem was that when you painted the interior, you had to paint both storms and screens (14 casement windows on one side of the house!!!).
Dick
#5
10-19-05, 12:47 PM
Member
Concretemasonry, it sounds like you had storm & screen panels that were clipped on to the steel casement windows. What I am suggesting are windows that mount on the inside opening. A four sided track with sliding panels.
#6
10-19-05, 03:12 PM
Member
Interior Storm Window
My casement windows (about 15x36) were 1917 wood casement windows. The screens and storms were nicely finished wood screen and storms (storms were weather stripped) that were held in place by 3 polished brass cams on the jamb on each side.
The concept worked great and the installation was very clean. The south facing room was the warmest room in the house in the winter.
I don't know if you re-create this today without a lot of work.
Dick
The concept worked great and the installation was very clean. The south facing room was the warmest room in the house in the winter.
I don't know if you re-create this today without a lot of work.
Dick
