[MassHistPres] arch-topped storms? / fire exit storms

[slater at alum.rpi.edu]

Allied Storm Windows (out of CIncinnati) makes arch-topped storm
windows.

http://www.invisiblestorms.com/

They are not "tracked" -- the panes affix with clips and have to be
removed completely to put a screen in. 

Since arch-topped windows usually do not open fully, it is likely that
the panels would either have to be permanently fixed or removable from
the outside -- since the reduced size opening would not allow you to
reach up and unclip the storms, nor would it allow you to remove the
panel. I have an arched window on my third floor, I haven't tried to put
a storm on it yet, but I think that I may even go with a fixed lower
panel, removable upper panel, since it may be easier to lower the top
sash versus raising the bottom sash.

Ralph Slate
Springfield, MA


>We have a home owner who wants to replace his
>arch-topped dormer 
>windows because he says he cannot find any arch-topped storms.
>
>He also is arguing that storms get in the way of access to a fire 
>escape outside one of the windows as well as some other windows
>
>Anyone have any suggestions re either issue?

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