[MassHistPres] storm windows

[mprufer at comcast.net]

Hello Garrett et al,

 

It largely depends on the period of the building being examined.  Exterior storm windows have been around since the late 18th century, but were very rare, only becoming common at the end of the 19th century. Retail  <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0486285146/kenroginskihisto> catalogs of 1893 have exterior wood storm windows available to match the window sash design.  Most buildings predating the late 19th century then had windows without storms.  The visual appearance of the window and the building therefore would be very different if an exterior storm window were applied over it. It is the intent of interior storm windows to offer primarily energy efficiency (also sound attenuation) without sacrificing the exterior aesthetic appeal of the windows without storm windows. 

 

 

M. Prufer

Millis Historical Commission

 

mprufer at comcast.net

 

From: Garrett Laws <copperandslate at gmail.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 10:22 AM
To: mprufer at comcast.net
Cc: Barbara Search <basearch945 at gmail.com>; masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
Subject: Re: [MassHistPres] storm windows

 

M Prufer,

 

I’ve frequently wondered about interior storms. I always think about the protection that exterior storms provide to the wood components of a window and look for units that add the smallest amount of visual mass. 

Can you please explain why interior storms are used?

 

Garrett Laws

Copperandslate.net

On Tuesday, February 26, 2019, <mprufer at comcast.net <mailto:mprufer at comcast.net> > wrote:

Barbara,

 

Not familiar with those, but I am familiar with a company that has done many historic buildings , including Monticello – usually on historic properties we look for interior storms, but exterior as well, if appropriate.

 

Allied Window, Inc.

www.alliedwindow.com <http://www.alliedwindow.com> 

 

Mr. Gregg Martin, Vice President and National Sales Manager 

1-800-445-5411

gmartin at alliedwindow.com <mailto:gmartin at alliedwindow.com> 

 

 

M. Prufer

Millis Historical Commisssion

 

mprufer at comcast.net <mailto:mprufer at comcast.net> 

 

From: MassHistPres <masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu <mailto:masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu> > On Behalf Of Barbara Search
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 1:55 PM
To: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu <mailto:masshistpres at cs.umb.edu> 
Subject: [MassHistPres] storm windows

 

Hello Everyone,

 

Is anyone familiar with storm windows made by Stergis and the Momentum model in particular or any other model from Stergis that is appropriate for a historic building?.

 

Thank you for anything you can share.

 

Barbara A.Search, Chair

Sturbridge Historical Commission

 

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