Storm Windows: Insulate and Save

The argument for storm windows is simple. According to the US Department of Energy, they can help better insulate your home and reduce your heat loss by up to 50%.

Storm windows are a second layer of window. They reduce air movement in and out of your existing windows. They give you an extra barrier to keep out wind and cold in the winter, and heat in the summer.

What Are Your Choices?

Triple track combination (windows and screen) storm windows are designed to be installed over double hung windows. They're permanent. Open them at any time and move the screen into place to get fresh air.

Double-track combination units are also available, at less cost. Both kinds of storm window are sold almost everywhere. Get them with or without installation. Put them in yourself to save about 15% to 20% of the purchase price. But you'll need a caulking gun, drill, and screw driver. Getting a good fit and seal are critical. In most cases it will be easier and wiser, although more expensive, to have your windows installed by a pro sent by your supplier.

Your supplier will first measure all the windows where you want storm windows installed. It then typically takes from several days to a few weeks to assemble your order before the supplier returns and installs them. Installation should take less than one day, depending on how many windows are involved.

How to Check Installation

Two very important items should be checked to make sure the installation is properly done.

• Make sure that both the window sashes and screen sash move smoothly and seal tightly when closed after installation. Poor installation can cause misalignment.
  
  
• Be sure there is a tightly caulked seal around the edge of the storm windows. Leaks will deflate both the performance of the storm windows and your savings.

If you are looking for help when buying windows, the process is very easy:

•  You simply tell us what you like
  
  
•  We'll find you professional window installers in your area
  
  
•  You quickly get your quote

Don't forget the entire process is completely free with no-obligation!

Try it out for yourself and see. Click on the button below, fill out the easy form, and claim your free, no-obligation quotes from one or more leading window companies...

Replacement windows are available in the following states:

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming