Storm Windows: Insulate and Save
March 5, 2010 by Tucker · 8 Comments
The reasons for the need of storm windows is really easy. The US Department of Energy says they can better insulate your house, thus reducing the heat loss as much as 50%.
Storm windows are a second layer of window. They reduce the circulation of air out of your windows. They offer an additional barrier that shut out wind and cold in winter and high temperatures in summer.
Which do you prefer among these various choices available to you?
This combination is triple track A great advantage to the storm windows is that both the screen and windows tilt out or in for easier cleaning. storm windows are designed to be installed over double hung windows. They are not temporary, and will always be there. Open each one and move the screen over to get fresh air and a nice breeze.
A cheaper version of the storm windows, including a customized double-track combination units, is also available. Both types of windows can be purchased practically everywhere. You can get these with installation or without it. Put them in yourself to save about 15% to 20% of the purchase price. A screwdriver, caulking gun and drill are necessary for this. Getting a good fit and seal are critical. Most of the time it is easier and smarter to have a professional install windows, even if it is more expensive.
The installation begins as your Anderson Storm Windows contractor will first measure every window to ensure that the custom storm windows will fit snugly into place. It then typically takes from several days to a few weeks to assemble your order before the supplier returns and installs them. Installing storm windows is a quick job and should not take the whole day, considering the number of windows involved.
Making Sure the Windows are Installed Right
Two very important items should be checked to make sure the installation is properly done.|To install the storm windows properly, you must bear in mind two things. |To make sure you have done the installation has been done correctly, there are two important things that should be double checked.}
1 – Once you have installed the window and screen sash, it is important to make sure they move easily and seal tightly. Misalignment can happen is it is installated incorrectly.
2 – It’s important to have a tightly caulked seal at the edge of the storm windows. You can be sure that both your savings and the performance of your storm windows will erode if there are leaks.