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7 Things You Didn’t Know About Storm Windows

by Katie Grayson | Aug 13, 2018

Storm windows are an easy solution and alternative to window repair, but there’s so much more to them.

Here are 7 things you didn’t know about storm windows.

  1. Window Replacement Alternative
    • With storm windows, you may not need to replace your primary windows. Studies have proved that that storm windows can be as effective if not more cost effective than traditional window replacement.
  2. Storm windows improve energy efficiency.
    • Insulating storm windows will give you and immediate return on your investment and provide a quicker payback than primary window replacement.*
  3. Reduce the Noise
    • Storm windows not only protect your existing window, but they can reduce outside noise.  Acting as an additional barrier to the outside, storm windows reduce the busy noised of the outside world such as highways and railroads.
  4. Simple to Measure and Installation
    • A simple width and height measurement is all it takes to get the perfect size of storm window. Installation requires screwing the storm window over the top of your existing window and you’re done!
  5. Big Savings
    • A study by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory indicated that storm windows can save up to $490 per year and pay for themselves in three to five years.*
  6. Outside & Inside Solutions
    • Storm windows can be installed in any room and even in historical homes. Outside and inside options give you the option to choose which is right for you and your home.
  7. Add Additional Living Space
  • Storm windows provide light, ventilation, and weather protection, making it a great way to create a 3-season porch or sun room.