[MassHistPres] Reply to Energy barriers for windows (Maggie Rosa)

[Marc Cleary]

Hi Maggie,

Allied Invisible Storm Windows in Ohio makes exterior and interior storm
windows which have been approved by the National Park Services on historic
renovations projects.  We also happen to be a local dealer for there product
and have had a relationship with them for over 10 years. 

I do not think an interior storm windows or "barriers" would solve your
water infiltration problem as the water would still get through the primary
window and may cause more serious problems.  We are also not big fans of the
interior storm windows as they can cause condensation and premature
deterioration of the primary wood window.  This said if the primary wood
window is maintained properly then interior storm windows can be a good
solution without changing the exterior view of the windows.

I would assume a better way to correct this would be to weather-strip the
window (properly, as most town projects are low bid which generally comes
with low quality in a labor field.)  Another solution may be to install
exterior storm windows.  We have some great photos on our website of the
Allied storm windows on an exterior application (they call themselves the
invisible storm windows).  Most of the pictures are of curved windows as we
think they show better because you can see them straight on and at an angle
in the same picture.  
www.clearywindowrestoration.com

I would be happy to help you further with solutions for this problem you are
having just let me know.  Also I would suggest doing a prototype of this
work to make sure you are happy with the outcome.

Regards, 
Marc Cleary
Cleary and Son, Inc.
Office	 781-893-0723
Fax 	781-894-5672
1-800-893-0723
marc at clearyandson.com
www.clearyandson.com



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Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 11:51:56 -0500
From: Maggie Rosa <maggierosa at comcast.net>
Subject: [MassHistPres] Energy barriers for windows
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I need to ascertain the guidelines for installation of energy barriers  
on windows in Gloucester City Hall, which is on the National Register,  
has  a preservation restriction on it from Mass Historical Commission  
and in the local historic district.

Are such guidelines available?

We are not intending on changing the exterior look of the windows but  
want to prevent heat loss and water entry in a cost effective manner.

Thanks
Maggie

Maggie Rosa
Chair, Gloucester City Hall Restoration Commission
maggierosa44 at gmail.com


26 Fort Hill Ave
Gloucester, MA 01930

Home Phone # 978-281-1871
Cell 978-290-2553

masMaggie Rosa
maggierosa at comcast.net

26 Fort Hill Ave
Gloucester, MA 01930

Home Phone # 978-281-1871
Cell 978-290-2553