I live on a windy hill top. I am not sure what you mean about double glazing. Glazing is the putty holding the glass in a wood frame. A storm window is one pane of glass which is all you need. You have an option of regular glass or low-e glass which is much better depending on the region you live in. I hope this makes sense and answers your question. I came here looking for help because my year old frame farmhouse has a BIG problem with insects getting between the aluminum storm windows and the double-hung windows.
I did try to caulk inside the windows and did not seem to help. When I tried vauuming them up, more and more appeared, so they must have been inside the walls. It is very important not to caulk the bottom of your storm. Condensation needs to run out of the window or everything will rot. You do NOT want a perfect seal. May be best to get an exterminator. Hello, I have a bungalow in Minneapolis with lovely, 9 lite windows. I presently have triple installed storms with an ugly meeting bisecting the windows, boo.
My questions are, do I need a meeting if I were to make new windows? If so, an I still use standard sized wood for this? If you have double hung windows there is a meeting rail. The storm window must also have a meeting rail or it will look very strange. Please proof read, and correct and I will get back to you. I have an Victorian with lovely original windows and super ugly triple track exterior storm windows.
Looking at the adjustable screen windows, it seems as though they are held in place by the window sash. If I need to remove the screens to close the windows, that would be problem. Am I wrong about how the screens work?
If not, are there screens that can remain in when the windows are closed? Yes adjustable screens get removed so you can close the windows. If that is a problem then replace your triple track storms with double or single track as shown on my website. I have a year-old home with leaded windows. Twelve of the windows open inward like a casement window. I was wondering do you think it would look okay if we painted the aluminum frame of the exterior storm windows do you think we should paint that black or leave it silver what would be better for curb appeal of selling the home being it is so old?
I have an old house, 92 years old, and the screens and wooden frames need to be replaced. The windows are inside. I would like someone to come to my house and give an estimate. Thank you Linda Bergman. Why are you posting this question here? The information you need is right in front of you so please read. I wonder, is it possible to have a storm sash that stands slightly proud of the window frame? What fixings could we use instead of turn buttons?
Or would we use long screws and have the turn buttons sitting up a ways? Cheers, Sarah. The reason is that the rain water will hit the top of the storm and get on the inside and will do a lot of damage. Get an aluminum storm to avoid that problem. Excellent web page. My house was built in and I was going to make screens to hang on the outside. Now I will look for adjustable screens. I love my wavy glass. I will make the in door storms and get them operating this spring for adjustable screens.
We do not have central air or heat so working windows and storms are important. Can I get some pricing info and options? I am currently restoring about 20 year old windows and will need storm and screen replacement options. MOst windows are the same size, 24 wide by 63 tall. I can send photos or whatever else you need. What makes you think I am a window salesperson? Is there any reason you cannot contact the window repair recommendations I have?
The exterior sashes are black but the casing inside my house is cream colored. Anyone have a picture of this similar situation? Interior can be natural wood or white for example and when looking outside you will see the inside of the storm window but not much.
It is ok and correct for the storm window that faces the interior to be a color that has nothing to do with the interior wood. Few questions you might have answers to — I was planning on mortise and tenon joinery using 1x vertical grain doug fir with a simple 1 over 1 layout. Hi Doug — I am so sorry but I am not able to answer your questions. I have exterior wooden storm windows, and two of them have sliding windows at the bottom.
What were those for? Without seeing a photo I think I have seen them. They are basically storm windows with a small opening for some fresh air if needed.
Hi there, I saw a previous comment you made on recommended sash color options. About to start refinishing all of the windows, peel the vinyl siding off and restore the German lap siding underneath, and throw away the fake plastic shutters. Exterior cladding and Windows are currently white. Any thoughts on our idea of going more of a darker, bolder color for the siding, and then keeping the sashes and casings white? Or any other suggestions? Great info on your website! Yes you can keep the window sashes and all the trim white.
Really any body color will work. I would try to sand down the wood to see what colors were on the house originally. In some areas the paint may completely peel away from the wood. Look at the underside of the paint chip. It may or may not be the original or older paint color. It can also be primer too. You will need to experiment. Your email address will not be published.
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Yes, subscribe me to the Old House Guy Newsletter. See a photo of your house in numerous historic paint colors. Learn More. Interior storm windows save energy but have other benefits over exterior storms.
Historic wood storm window. History Exterior storm windows have been around since the 18th century and became common at the end of the 19th century.
Windows Without Storm Windows. This provides depth and shadow lines, stimulating your senses, and creating interest. No storm window shows nice sharp details. These aluminum storm windows have a an upper and lower storm window sash. Good news — storm windows are now made in double-track.
The new double-track storm window unit is smaller therefore protruding less from the window. This makes the entire window look much better. You still see the storm window but there is a nice shadow line around the edges. The storm window must always match the color of the window sash.
Triple-track aluminum storm window. Exterior Storm Window Pros: Historic windows are protected delaying maintenance by years. Energy savings with Low-e glass. This creates a shadow line around the window casing. Aluminum storm windows also protect against condensation. Because the glass of aluminum storm windows is colder than that of the inside windows, moisture will condense on its glass, circumventing condensation on the inner sashes of the wooden windows.
The metal frames of aluminum storm windows cannot be harmed by moisture. They safely handle condensation as long as wooden window sills are kept painted and the weep holes at the bottoms of the aluminum frames are kept open to drain properly. Cons: Window character is compromised covered with glass. Visual triple-track — The storm window protrudes from the window for it is thick to hold storm sashes and screen.
This design is quite noticeable and obtrusive. Design cannot be modified to match the center meeting rail of the interior window or window light grid configuration. Solution: Install a double-track or single-track storm window.
An interior storm window can be installed that will not distract from the aesthetics of the prime window. More on this later. Another option are the old style wood storm windows. They are awkward to install and require storage space when not in use.
Wood Storm Windows Pros: Historic windows are protected delaying maintenance by years. Very good energy savings especially with Low-e glass. Visual — The wood storm windows are removed and stored away after the cold season and the historic windows are fully visible and allowed to show off.
Cons: Require storage space Difficult to hang. Visual — This window is wood and inserts perfectly into the window casing against the blind stop. It is flush with the casing. No shadows are created during the cold months when in use. Visual — Window light configuration is not always repeated in the storm window design see below. Solution: Appearance can be improved by repeating true-divided-light window configuration to match interior window.
The interior window is six-over-six window design while the green storm window is one unit with merely two panes of glass. Look again at the photo — it does leave a lot to be desired. Storm window fills space and loses shadows. Without storm window. With wood storm window. Wood Storm Window Hardware. Number tacks for wooden storm windows. Wooden nickels are NOT recommended for they are too thick and like wood will rot once wet. Purchasing Wooden Storm Windows. You may even want to try constructing one yourself.
Two beautiful Italianate houses, built by the same builder are located next door to each other. Both homes are beautiful but if the home in the bottom photo can be so much better. Storm Window Color Storm windows must always match the color of the window sash. Do You Live in New England? Interior Storm Windows Each exterior storm window has both good and bad appearance issues. Condensation in Windows Aluminum storm windows have the added benefit of protecting the wood inner sashes against condensation.
Garvin With interior storm windows as with all storm windows you should understand and be aware of condensation issues. In Conclusion. Get an exterior storm window.
More info and manufacturer recommendations. Get an interior storm window. Replace the glass in your original window with the newly invented Pikington insulated glass. Read about window screens here. There is more to window screens than you think. More About Windows. Replacement sash can be built to match sash that have rotted, had fire damage, or simply for a new addition. Sash can be made custom with endless true-divided light patterns and also lead, zinc and stained glass panels.
Replacement double-hung sash are built with traditional rope slots to be easily reinstalled in your existing frame. Frames are made form solid fir. They can be built to match existing units in the home or Vintage with the help of the customer's vision can build original frames.
Frames for double-hung, casements, awnings, transom, and many others are all possible to meet your projects unique needs. Over the years, we have salvaged many varieties of pulleys, arms, hangers, knobs, locks, latches, and the most obscure window accessories. Call to see if we have what you need. I would be shocked if we didn't have the exact weight you are looking for.
Vintage has worked with many different types of window specialist. Please view the entire page to see examples of our fine work created at our mill. Circa Heritage listed "Regency" cottage in Guelph,Ontario.
We have supplied many windows and storms in the beautiful restoration of this home. At Hoffmeyer's we are using the same machines that have built windows for over a Century. We can build you windows to match your existing windows if you are doing a restoration or an addition. We use bronze compression strips for smooth operation and draft seal at the meeting rail and jamb.
We also build Storm Windows as well as Screens. Bronze and fibreglass screening is available. A 15" diameter circular sash with 4 true divided lites.
Interior and exterior casings are turned on the lathe.
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