The Great Insulators and Savers: Storm Windows
by editor on Jul.26, 2009, under News
The argument for storm windows is simple. According to the US Department of Energy, they can help better insulate your home and reduce your heat loss by up to 50%.
Storm windows are an additional layer of windows. They reduce the circulation of air out of your windows. The extra seal keeps out the weather’s unwanted elements, like the wintry cold or summer’s extreme heat.
Your Options?
Track combination in triplicate. 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. Let the fresh breeze come into the room any time just by opening the storm windows.
Double-track combination units are also available, at less cost. You can avail of these two varieties of the storm window in almost every houseware depots and hardware stores. Get them with or without installation. You can save anywhere in the range of 15-20% of the price if you put them in yourself. But you’ll need a caulking gun, drill, and screw driver. Getting a good fit and seal are critical. Although it might cost a bit more to have a supplier-recommended pro install your windows, deciding to do so will you save you time and effort.
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. 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. Installation should take less than one day, depending on how many windows are 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 – Make sure that both the window sashes and screen sash move smoothly and seal tightly when closed after installation. Poor installation can cause misalignment.
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.
