Restoring Old Storm Windows
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Storm Windows - anyone have pics?? And that old debate.
Comments (8)I'm in the process right now of repairing the storm windows on a 1930's era one room school building that I had moved onto my property about 18 years ago. The half-dozen 6' high, non-standard size original windows are too draughty to go without storms, and replacing all of them would be prohibitively expensive for what the building is used for, a workshop/hobby space. When I repainted this summer I removed the storms, and now am in the process of repairing them as best I can. These are cheap, ugly, flimsy aluminium storm windows probably dating back to the 60's or early 70s'. I have found out that it is very difficult to find replacement parts for this type of window. "They don't make 'em any more" (hopefully they are right). I have managed to locate some pieces, and have fabricated others by modifying parts removed from junk storm windows. Once cleaned up and repaired, I painted the bare metal frames, using a coat of metal primer under the same paint I used on the rest of the building. Painted, they don't look half bad, and should save considerably on the heat bill once they are all installed. BTW, those are some nice photos. How do you go about posting photos on this forum? Some others I subscribe to have a button for attachments, but I can't find any clue to how to do it here....See MoreStorm Windows - anyone have pics?? And that old debate.
Comments (2)Thanks kec, I'll keep trying - that forum has been down today. Also hubby and I are having a disagreement. Basically, he says that the energy efficiency loss is greater during the summer when you'd have screens in the storms, when the AC is running, so it's not that good efficiency-wise. I say since we live in NE on the water we'll be running the AC like a month out of the year - maybe 2 if we're super lazy, and that the energy loss there shouldn't stop us from doing storms as opposed to sashes. Thoughts? Anyone with storms who use screens in the summer notice crazy elec. bills when you have your AC running?...See MoreStorm Windows and Repair vs Replacing Old Wood Windows
Comments (18)The provia storms are very good. Price is fine, maybe a hair high if it does not include wrapping, but its a great price if it does. I agree overall with the advice provided so far on replacements vs storms, it really depends on the individual circumstances. It can be hard to justify spending that much without getting he other added benefits of replacements ( ease of cleaning, lower maintenance , potentially enhanced property value, better energy efficiency, etc), however if your existing windows can be reconditioned to the point of operating smoothly and looking good, adding the storm to that can definitely get you pretty close in those areas but with cost savings and maintaining the original integrity of the home. As wow alluded to, you could certainly take those dollars that you save and put them to air sealing , insulation , etc in other areas of he home and increase your energy savings exponentially....See Morehow much better are new high end window vs old windows + storm
Comments (7)@WoW Washington Unfortunately I'm missing one storm window. The storms are fine. just needs to be painted. I might be missing 1 set of screens that got damage. Two windows sashes have damage panes, but I have replacements in the garage. theoretically this looks easy to switch. one of the balance tubes might need to be adjusted or replace to get it to close properly. the weather stripping all around looks shot. the plastic thing is so brittle . but replacement weather stripping will take about 2 min per window to change. and its dirt cheap from marvin. (5 dollars a window) ZERO wood rot. just needs a sand + paint job on the outside. The biggest issue is that they were just caulked into place and fiber glass + caulking was put in to weather seal them. There is no sill flashing. I know this because I had to rip out the frame on oen window that was hit by a tree. (i wanted to see the rough opening before ordering) Its in the back of the house with a good over hang, so I don't see it being an issue. But foam + full flashing all around would have been my preferred method. I still have room to foam them on the sides, but still wont be 100%, but good enough. The other thing is I could just go a head and get tilt pac replacements from marvin. Cuz what i realized I would have to buy new brick mould to match the previous look and pay extra to have that installed. I attached a set of pictures, looks like a dimond in the rough? Part of me still looking at high end vinyl as a replacement for all the windows. I'm about to pull the trigger on a elevate replacement for the window that blew out. but i also just came back from Windsor dealer And im thoroughly impressed. sorry for the long post again :)...See Morepacific_flights
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