3/29/2023 0 Comments Adjustable window screens vertical![]() ![]() If you live in New England you need to know what options you have for Eastern Style Window Casings. Window casings are designed differently on New England homes. ![]() Dark green window sashes were popular from the mid 1800’s through the 1930’s with wood storm windows being dark through the 1940’s. This color is currently Benjamin Moore Essex Green. Remember the point is to make your storm windows fit in and not be noticed.Ī popular color for the prime window sashes was dark green (gloss). Never use white and think you will get away with it unless your prime window is also white. ![]() Storm windows must always match the color of the window sash. Now that I point this out, you will see the effect this modification can have.īoth homes are beautiful but if the home in the bottom photo can be so much better. While one may think modifying a window this way is insignificant. A window modified to be a rectangular shape among complementing features that are arched is a piece of the puzzle that does not belong. To our inner senses these are all just shapes – not shutters, windows, etc. Wooden nickels are NOT recommended for they are too thick and like wood will rot once wet. Between the putty knives insert a screw driver to force/pry the storm window upward giving you enough space to insert the nickels in the areas you choose. Install the window and at the base of the storm window insert two putty knives to protect the window and sill. They are used as a spacer allowing condensation to escape at the base. My trick is to use two or more US nickels at a cost of 5 cents each. Condensation will then collect between the window and the sill which can cause wood rot. When a window is clipped to the casing, the storm window rests with all its weight on the window sill. When the storm window is hanging, condensation on the inside of the storm window can drip down to the window sill and escape under the storm window. This is fine but there can be a problem that can be easily avoided. Some people do not hang their storm window from hooks but use ONLY Double-Wing clips to secure them. Sometimes to achieve a tighter fit Double-Wing clips (shown to the right) can be added to insure a good seal. Storm windows can be hung by the hooks shown above. An interior storm window can be installed that will not distract from the aesthetics of the prime window. Install a double-track or single-track storm window.Design cannot be modified to match the center meeting rail of the interior window or window light grid configuration.This design is quite noticeable and obtrusive. Visual (triple-track) – The storm window protrudes from the window for it is thick to hold storm sashes and screen.Window character is compromised covered with glass.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. The metal frames of aluminum storm windows cannot be harmed by moisture. 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. Aluminum storm windows also protect against condensation.This creates a shadow line around the window casing. Visual – This window has a thin lip where it is attached to the window’s blind-stop.Historic windows are protected delaying maintenance by years.Below is information about an Energy Star tax credit. Here are some options for exterior storm windows. This problem is also encountered with the use of full glass storm doors. (Although this still looks better than a bad replacement window). You lose some of the sense of depth created by a three dimensional effect. The window’s character is reduced when a sheet of glass is placed over a window. More on this later.Ī beautiful exposed window with all its glory loses some of its character when covered up with exterior storm windows. Install interior storm windows for energy savings.Install low profile exterior storm windows with Low-e glass for window sash protection and energy savings.Windows are not protected from the elements resulting in more frequent maintenance.Without exterior storm windows – energy loss.Bare windows look beautiful – full design with sharp details are allowed to shine. ![]()
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