Storm Windows – Extra Protection

Single paned windows might be the simplest and most affordable type of replacement window options, but they are also the least energy efficient. In spite of this, there are some ways to improve them at a low cost: storm windows.

A storm window can come in many types to compare and choose from, both temporary and permanent; easy to install storm kits are also available to purchase.

Known also as secondary glazing in some countries, a storm replacement window can bring benefits to the homeowner by being custom fitted on the interior or exterior of a single paned window frame. Despite their name, storm windows need not be used only as a traditional installed protection against storms when the wind and rain gets fierce.

Temporary Or Permanent?

They can also help with insulation against the cold, lessen condensation, and cut down noise at any time. Storm windows can be a low cost alternative to double paned windows. Keeping cold drafts out and the warm air in are comfort and energy concerns that you should not only be considering when a hurricane is about to strike.

The new style of combination storm and replacement windows comes with a screen, are permanently attached to the main window and are designed to be opened whenever the need arises.

The temporary alternatives are many and various, including hinged or lift-out types. A storm window can be as straightforward as plastic sheeting which is taped into place inside the window.

Other designs include rigid sheets of transparent material like acrylic or plexiglass. These either fasten to the main window frame or slot securely into tracks around it.

Comparing Window Styles

• Awning Windows
• Bay/Bow Windows
• Casement Windows
• Arched Windows
• Double-Hung Windows
• Fixed Frame Windows
• Horizontal Sliders
• Patio Windows
• Storm Windows
• Skylights