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The Great Insulators and Savers: Storm Windows

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

Another advantage of storm windows lies in its second layer which provides extra protection. They reduce air movement in and out of your existing windows. They offer an additional barrier that shut out wind and cold in winter and high temperatures in summer.

What Are Your Choices?

Track combination in triplicate. A great advantage to the storm windows is that both the screen and windows tilt out or in for easier cleaning. storm windows are designed to be installed over double hung windows. They are not temporary, and will always be there. Open them at any time and move the screen into place to get fresh air.

A cheaper version of the storm windows, including a customized double-track combination units, is also available. Both types of windows can be purchased practically everywhere. You can purchase them with installation included or not. Self installation will lower the price at purchase by approximately 15% to 20%. But you’ll need a caulking gun, drill, and screw driver. Getting a good fit and seal are critical. Although it might cost a bit more to have a supplier-recommended pro install your windows, deciding to do so will you save you time and effort.

Your Anderson Storm Windows 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

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1 - The window and screen sashes must be sealed tightly as you install them and both must also slide smoothly once installed. If poorly installed, the windows will not be aligned properly.

2 - 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.

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