Storm Windows on Aluminum Windows

Posted by Greg Esres on June 21, 2007, 4:17 pm

All the directions I've seen for installing a storm window on an
existing window have to do with screwing the flange into a wooden
frame. My frames are aluminum and very narrow; any screw going
through the aluminum would probably interfere with the window track.
The exterior wall is brick. How would a storm window be installed in
this situation?

Thanks

Posted by Lawrence on June 21, 2007, 8:56 pm

> All the directions I've seen for installing a storm window on an
> existing window have to do with screwing the flange into a wooden
> frame. My frames are aluminum and very narrow; any screw going
> through the aluminum would probably interfere with the window track.
> The exterior wall is brick. How would a storm window be installed in
> this situation?
> Thanks

You should be able to use metal screws. It's hard for me to imagine
that they are so large to interfere with install since the screws
would only need to penetrate the frame slightly. It would leave an
ugly hole in the frame when the storm is removed, a cosmetic isuue.

Better, contact the manufacturer of the window if possible. If your
window are designed for storms they will know and may have them for
sale. If you live down south this it very possible that your windows
were not made with storms in mind. Why do you feel you need storm
windows. What is the weather like in your location? Replacement
windows are not so difficut a project. Don't rule it out.

Posted by Greg Esres on June 21, 2007, 11:28 pm

Lawrence wrote:

<<Better, contact the manufacturer of the window if possible. If your
window are designed for storms they will know and may have them for
sale. If you live down south this it very possible that your windows
were not made with storms in mind. Why do you feel you need storm
windows. What is the weather like in your location? Replacement

windows are not so difficut a project. Don't rule it out. >>

Hi Lawrence, thanks for your reply. I live in Tennessee. I don't
have a tremendous need for storm windows for their intended purpose,
but I'm considering them as part of an overall noise reduction system.

I didn't realize that some windows were made for storms and other were
not. That's not addressed in the literature I've read, but I have
taken your suggestion and emailed the manufacturer. I may need to
send them a photograph before they know what I'm talking about.

Thanks.

Posted by Lawrence on June 22, 2007, 8:05 am

> I didn't realize that some windows were made for storms and other were
> not. That's not addressed in the literature I've read, but I have
> taken your suggestion and emailed the manufacturer. I may need to
> send them a photograph before they know what I'm talking about.

Most modern windows will not be designed with storms in mind. Some of
these are made for the southern market. Tennessee is pretty far south
but for sure gets some cold weather. In other cases, double or
triple paned windows are already so efficient that no storms are
needed.

In some cases a storm window can be fitted into the location where
your window screens reside. Typically sreens are swapped for storms
seasonally. You local hardware (Ace) may be able to build this type
of window for you with the same thickness frame as your existing
screens.

I live in Minnesota where a lot of older homes have the storm
windows. Storm widows here are only used on the old-fashioned windows
that were designed with them. Folk with modern windows have no need
for storm windows and do not use them. Your best choice for noise
reduction will be new windows.

Posted by on June 22, 2007, 8:49 am

New quality replacement windows will reduce sound tremendously. We
are a block away from railroad and the new windows when locked block
the majority of noise. I cannot believe what a difference the new
windows make. When we do the rest next year I will be so happy.

> > I didn't realize that some windows were made for storms and other were
> > not. That's not addressed in the literature I've read, but I have
> > taken your suggestion and emailed the manufacturer. I may need to
> > send them a photograph before they know what I'm talking about.

> Most modern windows will not be designed with storms in mind. Some of
> these are made for the southern market. Tennessee is pretty far south
> but for sure gets some cold weather. In other cases, double or
> triple paned windows are already so efficient that no storms are
> needed.
> In some cases a storm window can be fitted into the location where
> your window screens reside. Typically sreens are swapped for storms
> seasonally. You local hardware (Ace) may be able to build this type
> of window for you with the same thickness frame as your existing
> screens.
> I live in Minnesota where a lot of older homes have the storm
> windows. Storm widows here are only used on the old-fashioned windows
> that were designed with them. Folk with modern windows have no need
> for storm windows and do not use them. Your best choice for noise
> reduction will be new windows.

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