INTRODUCTION
 There are
many types of replacement windows that will solve some or all of the
above problems. The manufacturers and installers of these windows can
show you how you can achieve 20% to 50% savings with their products,
however, replacement windows are not inexpensive. Depending on the style, material and
installation, MANY REPLACEMENT WINDOWS COST ANYWHERE FROM $300. to $2,000. OR MORE for
each window you replace. YOU DO NOT NEED TO SPEND THAT KIND OF MONEY. Replacement windows are a great solution if you are planning on staying in your home for a long time or you are trying to bring the home up to today’s standards of energy efficiency
to make your home attractive to buyers.
WHEN REPLACEMENTS ARE NOT PRACTICAL:
In many communities you are not permitted to change the exterior look
of the windows. Some homeowners have wood windows that they prefer to
keep due to the "charm" or antique value of old wood windows. Some people do not wish to
spend the amount of money it takes to replace all their windows.
WHY I SHOULD OWN INSIDE STORM WINDOWS
- Draft and particulate matter infiltration..
Eliminates 98%
- Creates dead airspace thus providing energy
savings up to 30%
- Keeps out humidity…cut down on mold growth on
your windows.
- Reduces fading by eliminating 99% of ULTRA
VIOLET RADIATION.
- Reduces unwanted noise from outside.
- Lightweight and easy to handle.
- Inexpensive compared to other products.
- Do it yourself convenience.
- Minimum cost for installation if you need a
handyman to help you.
- Choice of colors.
HOW INSIDE STORM WINDOWS CAN HELP:
When you install our inside storm windows, you will be creating an
extra dead air space between you and the outside. The air pocket acts
as insulation. Think of how much warmer you feel in the winter when you
dress in layers of clothing. These layers create air spaces that
insulate you from the cold. In addition, the inside storm window blocks
infiltration, by stopping direct airflow into or out of your windows
through cracks and spaces. You will increase your comfort level when
sitting or standing next to a window with an inside storm window.
MORE PRACTICAL THAN AN EXTERIOR STORM WINDOW:
Exterior storm windows are more expensive to purchase and install. They
will also change the exterior appearance of your existing windows.
Inside storm windows are especially practical when trying to improve
the energy efficiency of a historic home or a commercial location where
exterior storm windows cannot be used.
Homeowners are usually interested in lowering energy expenses, but are
not always willing to pay large costs or sacrifice the appearance of
their home to do so. Interior storm windows provide a compromise by
increasing the energy performance of a home at significant cost savings
over window replacement. They are particularly suited to historic and
other homes where it is desirable to retain the original windows or to
improve efficiency without altering the home’s exterior appearance. In
addition to energy benefits, interior storm windows can improve sound
resistance, decrease window condensation, and reduce degradation to
furnishings from ultraviolet (UV) light.
Tight-fitting interior storm windows can reduce
drafts, thereby improving comfort. By creating an airspace between the
interior and exterior windows, they also improve the insulating value
of the window assembly and raise the interior window temperature (hence
also improving comfort in addition to reducing energy bills). One field
study of interior storm windows at three Florida residences reported
heating and cooling energy savings of 29 percent and noticeably reduced
interior window condensation.
Interior storm windows can function in place,
year-round, or can be removed from windows for ventilation during
milder weather. They can also be customized to fit any size rectangular
window frame. The seal around the perimeter of the interior storm
window must be maintained for effective sound and thermal insulation.
Inside Storm Windows are an afordable way to save energy and make your
living space more comfortable. In most climates, they will pay for
themselves in less than 3 years!.
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