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The Benefits of Storm Windows |
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Everyone wants to save on their energy expenses and utility bills, but not everyone is willing to pay the large costs associated with retrofitting your home for optimized energy conservation. An inexpensive and relatively simple way to lower your energy bill is to have storm windows professional installed in your home. In fact, one field study of interior storm windows at three Florida residences reported heating and cooling energy savings of 29 percent!
Interior storm windows increase the energy performance of a home at significant cost savings over window replacement. In historic and/or architecturally significant homes, where it is desirable to retain the original windows and avoid altering the home's exterior appearance, the professional installation of storm windows may be the perfect choice. In addition to energy benefits, interior storm windows improve sound resistance, decrease window condensation and reduce degradation to furnishings from ultraviolet (UV) light.
Tight-fitting interior storm windows improve the comfort of your home by reducing drafts. By creating airspace between the interior and exterior windows, they also improve the insulating value of the window assembly and raise the interior window temperature.
Interior storm windows save their owners year-round and can be removed from windows for ventilation during milder weather. Interior storm windows generally have mounting brackets made of vinyl or metal permanently fastened to one or more sides of the interior window frame. The transparent pane commonly incorporates a magnetic strip for easy attachment to the bracket. Those panes are available in low-E glazing to resist heat and in UV-resistant glazing to reduce UV damage to interior furnishings.
Your local window and door specialist can advise you further on brand options and special window pane treatments ideal for your home. They can even custom-fit your accent windows of various geometric shapes. Locating a professional in your area is easy. Just use the Find Quality Contractors form and start comparing options today!
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