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Are Storm Windows a reasonable approach for newish vinyl windows? patrick conroy 10-29-2005
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Posted by patrick conroy on October 29, 2005, 10:43 am
Grandma's house had 'em. Ours is a new house (7 years old) with builder
basic vinyl windows. There's one huge (6050) picture window on the north
side that just sheds in soooo much cold air - it's unbelievable!!! In
winter, the cold air just cascades down the thing!

Budget's very tight - and I'm rather look for some inexpensive ways to
address the draftiness without looking at a replacement yet.

Put up some of that clear plastic sheeting - and it helped. But am now
looking for something that might last 3 or so years.

Watched an episode of This Old House where they had new windows going in a
historic house - and they had "energy panels" - essentially Storm Windows on
the inside.

That got me thinking - does anyone think a storm window might be a
reasonable approach on this picture window?




Posted by Dr. Hardcrab on October 29, 2005, 11:10 am

> Grandma's house had 'em. Ours is a new house (7 years old) with builder
> basic vinyl windows. There's one huge (6050) picture window on the north
> side that just sheds in soooo much cold air - it's unbelievable!!! In
> winter, the cold air just cascades down the thing!
> Budget's very tight - and I'm rather look for some inexpensive ways to
> address the draftiness without looking at a replacement yet.
> Put up some of that clear plastic sheeting - and it helped. But am now
> looking for something that might last 3 or so years.
> Watched an episode of This Old House where they had new windows going in a
> historic house - and they had "energy panels" - essentially Storm Windows
> on the inside.
> That got me thinking - does anyone think a storm window might be a
> reasonable approach on this picture window?

The problem is FINDING a storm windo that would fit....




Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on October 29, 2005, 12:47 pm
Dr. Hardcrab wrote:
> The problem is FINDING a storm windo that would fit....


Why? they make them any size you want.
--
Ed
http://pages.cthome.net/edhome/




Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on October 29, 2005, 12:49 pm
patrick conroy wrote:
> That got me thinking - does anyone think a storm window might be a
> reasonable approach on this picture window?

You cam buy what is essentially a frame and removeable glass. They work
well for windows that do not open. I've not priced them for years, but they
used to be rather reasonable for what you got. The fram mounts inplace with
screws, the window fits in with clips that make it easy to take out for
cleaning.

--
Ed
http://pages.cthome.net/edhome/




Posted by Colbyt on October 29, 2005, 2:58 pm

"> patrick conroy wrote:
> > That got me thinking - does anyone think a storm window might be a
> > reasonable approach on this picture window?

What about the heat gain and sun damage especially on the SW side? I
thought storm windows over vinyl was a big no-no.

Colbyt




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