[MassHistPres] Noise abatement question

[Alison Hardy]

ProVia is the brand that is recommended in place of Harvey TruChannel storm windows. They are nowhere near as nicely made, but they do come in around 15  colors which goes a long way to making them attractive for historic homes. The other brand is Coastal storm windows -they are very sturdy but pretty much only come in white.

Alison Hardy



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978-532-2070

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Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 3:48 PM
To: Wendy Bawabe <bawabe at gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [MassHistPres] Noise abatement question

It’s really too bad that Harvey tru-channel storm windows are no longer available.  I put them over every window in my 1916 craftsman bungalow, which is only 30’ from a busy two-lane road.  They have been lifesavers.  There must be some equivalent still being manufactured?    -Lee Caras, Maynard

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On Jun 29, 2021, at 3:41 PM, Wendy Bawabe <bawabe at gmail.com> wrote:


Dear List,

Does anyone have any idea what historic homeowners have done to help reduce road noise in their homes?  I’ve had the question from a historic homeowner and they’ve said they plan to replace their windows first—I haven’t replied yet, but I will obviously discourage this!!  When I reply, I’d like to offer other suggestions.  Storms? (I know there was a thread about storm windows recently and the company that used to make the preferred ones is no longer in business…).  Insulation?  Please let me know if anyone has any suggestions or recommendations.

Wendy Bawabe
Norwell Historical Society
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