Spotlight: Interior Storm Windows

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Interior storm windows are made for installation on the inside of the primary window and can range from the inexpensive plastic sheets or films designed for one heating season, to triple-track glass units with low-e coatings that offer many years of use. Mid-priced interior storm windows may use glass, plastic panels, or special plastic sheets that have specific optical qualities.

While the best way to improve your home's energy efficiency is to replace old windows with modern, double or triple-glazed, low-e glass, new or replacement windows, if you are on a tight budget you may want to consider the use of interior storm windows.

Even though interior storm windows add little to the insulating performance of single-glazed windows field studies have found that they can help to reduce air movement into and out of existing windows, and thus reduce heating and cooling energy bills.

Interior Storm Windows

What is the difference between interior storm windows and exterior ones?

Interior storm windows are a much better idea than exterior windows simply because they are more convenient and can be opened from the inside of the house. They are especially important if you live in an apartment or have second story windows. They are also more aesthetically pleasing to the exterior look of the house. Inside storm windows also do not require 'weep holes' like exterior ones do because they are located on the inside of the house and are not exposed to the elements.

What is the best frame for interior storm windows?

The type of frame material is important because it will affect the heat conductivity and maintenance of the inside storm windows. We always recommend vinyl frames - they're very affordable, hold up much better than wood or aluminum frames and are better insulators.

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