replacing sidelight storm window


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Old 02-26-07, 10:58 AM
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replacing sidelight storm window

Hi, I have a back door that has one sidelight on either side. Both have a storm window mounted on the outside (there's about 3-4" of space between the inside glass and outside storm window). Recently, one of the outside windows was broken and needs to be replaced. Part of the metal framing (aluminum?) was also damaged, so I was wondering where to find a replacement storm window for that sidelight (I'm planning on getting two so they match). My house was built around 1956 and I'm *guessing* the storm windows on the sidelights are original (they match all the other ugly storm windows on the house), but I'm not 100% sure (I've only owned it for just shy of two years).

Any ideas? Thanks!

If you need more info, please let me know and I will provide anything I can!
 

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Old 02-26-07, 05:26 PM
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It may be possible to repair the frame. Bring your old frame to a local glass shop and they should be able to make new panels or replace the glass. The glass must be tempered by law.
 
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Old 02-26-07, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by johnam View Post
It may be possible to repair the frame. Bring your old frame to a local glass shop and they should be able to make new panels or replace the glass. The glass must be tempered by law.
ok, i'll look into that ... is there anywhere that sells something like this if i would want to replace it with something better? (the aluminum frames were both in pretty bad shape when i bought the house)
 
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Old 02-27-07, 02:44 PM
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Your local glass shop should be able to make or order new storm panels.
 
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Originally Posted by johnam View Post
Your local glass shop should be able to make or order new storm panels.
cool, thanks for the info!
 
 

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