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%.
Another advantage of storm windows lies in its second layer which provides extra protection. They reduce the circulation of air out of your windows. They give you an extra barrier to keep out wind and cold in the winter, and heat in the summer.
Your Options?
Triple track combination (windows and screen) storm windows should be installed ideally over the double hung windows. They are all permanent. Open them at any time and move the screen into place to get fresh air.
A cheaper version of the storm windows, including a customized double-track combination units, is also available. You can avail of these two varieties of the storm window in almost every houseware depots and hardware stores. You can purchase them with installation included or not. Self installation will lower the price at purchase by approximately 15% to 20%. A screwdriver, caulking gun and drill are necessary for this. It is critical to get a good fit and seal. In most cases it will be easier and wiser, although more expensive, to have your windows installed by a pro sent by your supplier.
Your Anderson Storm Windows supplier will first measure all the windows where you want storm windows installed. Then it will usually take a period ranging from several days to several weeks for the supplier to get your order together, return, and install it. Installing storm windows is a quick job and should not take the whole day, considering the number of windows involved.
Verify Your Installation
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 – Be sure there is a tightly caulked seal around the edge of the storm windows. Leaks will deflate both the performance of the storm windows and your savings.