I bought some interior storm windows through Sears, about 10 or 12 years ago. (They subcontracted it out). The interior storms are very good and work well. You do have to store them somewhere in the non-heating seasons. For large windows, this can be a problem -- carrying them up and down steps, etc. -- esp.when the headroom clearance for staircases is limited.
I have a type that has a "bellows" sort of frame, which allows the storm to sit a bit away from the window and thereby clear the protruding bump of the "whatchamacallit" window trim piece that holds the sashes in place. The installation of inside storms is tricky for old windows that are out of square. The installers had to come back 3 times to measure and re-do the windows. They never did get them totally correct (and I deducted a portion from the original contract price.) The only way to do out-of-square windows is by making a template -- which Sears' installers did not do. So, I would strongly recommend discussing this up front with the installer. Or, if you do it yourself, be prepared to make a template if your windows are out-of-square. One other disadvantage of interior storms: If you get rid of exterior storms, the exterior window sashes and sills, etc. become totally exposed to the elements. This will necessitate more frequent repairs to the windows: glazing, painting, etc. This is an important consideration. Neil Lifson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Daniel Flaumenhaft" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 6:45 PM Subject: [UC] replacing windows > These aren't Tiffany stained glass, and no Crossroads concert is > involved. I just need to replace some storm windows that disappeared > from the porch while my house was being painted. I'm strongly leaning > towards the interior kind (with the idea that I'll eventually replace > all of the nasty, leaky old three-track aluminum ones, probably 1/3 of > the house at a time). Does anyone: > > 1) Have any recommendations for or against specific manufacturers, > models or types? > > 2) Know of any reason *against* switching to interior storms? > > Thanks. > > Daniel > > ---- > You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the > list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see > <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
