Tamara wrote: > >Don't know what's wrong with *yours*, but... To me, windows ought to > >have two -- large and unbroken (to allow for maximum light and for a > >"dead air" cushion, both in summer and in winter) -- glass panes. And > >they should open *out*, on hinges, like doors (so-called "casement" > >windows). Or, if you go for a more modern version, on a swivel, which > >allows you to open the top in, and the bottom out, and vice-versa. We have just replaced our old sash windows that had storms in with new casement windows. Large ones with no lites (wooden bars dividing them up). They open outwards sideways and the screens can be put in during the summer on the inside. What a pleasure after years of cleaning windows with two sets of 4 sides in each frame! I always managed to break my nails and bash my knuckles taking the storm windows out and putting the screens in. These new windows will never need painting, just a gentle wipe down, and they lock in 3 places instead of the old 1 place so I feel they are even more secure. Problem was the new windows made the cedar siding look shabby so next Monday I have to be up before 7:00 am as the painters are finally coming. I was not familiar with storm windows until we bought this house 10 years ago. I was busy painting before we moved in and opened the windows up, as I still couldn't feel a breeze I investigated further and found that there was another set of windows about 3" further out in the frame. They were wonderful for insulation but such a pain to clean. When we got a quote for replacing them the guy showed me how to pull out the sash windows to get at the storms easier. Another problem of not having grown up in the country. What a dope I felt, now no reason to get new ones but I failed to mention it to my hubby until the order for the new ones was placed. :-) Janice
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