How to Build an Interior Storm Window
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- Опубликовано: 7 окт 2024
- Many people across the country are experiencing record low temps. While our weather here is seasonable, that translates directly to brrrrr. Building interior storm windows has been "on the list" for some time, and this cold snap pushed me to do it sooner rather than later. I wish I could whip up some of these for all who are living in a deep freeze right now. It is not as pretty, but FYI, plastic sheeting adhered with painter's tape works really well too.
The Q & A portion of this video starts at 10:23
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Thanks so much! Just what I needed to make me feel like I can do it.
I am so glad it helped! If you have any additional questions, just let me know. :)
I agree Julie, i think I can do this too.
this was professional as hell
Thanks!
I watched several videos of this before yours and I’m so thankful I found you! Thanks for explaining everything in detail! You rock!
You are so welcome! I'm pleased the video helped.
Polycarbonate/plexiglass can be UV stabilised to prevent yellowing. Great job.
I made some indoor storm windows out of screen frames cut to fit the window. I used screen frames because I wanted to be able to use thick plastic and press it into the groove using the rubber screen binding to hold the plastic in place and once the screen is inserted into window frame I use silicone to seal any gaps.
Very nicely done. Love your Posters. I spent most of my Adult life in Sequoia & Kings Canyon and our backyard literally borders Sequoia Park.
Great job girl!
Thank you so much!
I have never seen a storm window before,but it makes a lot of sense where you live,down here we have the opposite weather 9 months of heat and three of coldish weather I could say,great video it gives me some good ideas for projects in the near future ,thank you !
Shade screens for you ... outside the windows.
Your stuff is rad. Fantastic video. Thank you. Thumbsed up and subscribed.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
I love the details that you shared, Thank you.
Great job. Thanks for taking the time to show us!
You're welcome! Thank you for watching the video. :)
Thank you, very well done!❤
You're welcome! I'm glad it helped.
Great video
Thank you! I'm happy to help.
Thank you very much !
Your duct work in the basement looks like it could be wrapped in asbestos. Try not to disturb it. Nice window work and great tips along the way.
Yep! It is definitely wrapped in asbestos. Thank you for watching the video and for your kind comment.
great work
Thank you!
Hi Stacy. Great idea and good, clear instructions on how you you built them! Are you going to do a video on how to rebuild the exterior triple-track storms also? Thank you!
Hi David, Thank you for your comment. By exterior triple track storms, do you mean the aluminum type? If so, do you want to learn how to replace the glass and screens? Unfortunately, once the aluminum is bent or broken, it is very difficult to fix.
Great video. Clear and full of detail. Thank you! I wonder what you would think of making the insert a bit smaller and using a gasket for weatherstripping and a tight fit?
Hi Andrew, I'm glad the video helped. Your idea of making the insert a bit smaller and using a gasket for weatherstripping is excellent.
🎉awesome
Does it reduce any noise from outside? What is the thickness of the plexiglass? Thanks.
If you drill the plexiglass with a step bit you don't need the router or the hardware to mount the plexiglass, just use screws and washers to mount the plexiglass to the wood frame. Not everyone has a friend with a router.
Great tip!
What about insulating that foundation wall behind you? That would seem to represent a huge energy savings.
Since windows and doors only comprise about 14% of a total utility bill, it is a really good idea to think of insulation and energy efficiency in multiple ways. However, the basement walls here are mostly underground and already insulated by the earth. My basement stays very close to the same temperature year-round, +/- 10 degrees. Also, insulating the stone walls would trap moisture and compromise the stone and mortar. They function perfectly now--allowing moisture to escape and be absorbed by the dehumidifiers.
There certainly is room for insulation improvement where the stone meets the sill, but I'd get more bang for my buck by insulating the attic rather than focusing on the basement and sill.
Appreciate the info…
Renovating an old farmhouse built in 1932…
I understand you have a busy life…
Turn the dryer off while you are making a video…
You will not lose your authenticity…
I’m already planning how much material I need…
What grade or thickness plexiglass do you use…
I think I used .185". I focused on the overall size and chose the thicker of the two available at the store. As long as your rabbet is routed deep enough, the more substantial the plexiglass, the better.
Good luck with your 1932 farmhouse. I always enjoy hearing from fellow old-house owners. :)
Great video, I need to do this. Just a suggestion...no music, please! It is like watching TV with a radio blaring in the background...super annoying.
Thanks! I'll keep that in mind for future videos.
Is there some kind of stop behind the storm? What keeps the frame face flush with the sides? Just the hinge at the top? I wish you had shown them going in. Curious about the screens you'll make and can't wait for the second installment! Will those have a subframe to keep its structure for easy removal and storage? But interesting video!
Hi Stacy, did you end up making some hand made exterior storms. I grew up in historic neighborhood in Springfield Mass where many of our neighbors had these and screens to swap. We had triple track. I live in Florida now and have some old windows and would like to create exterior storms to spend less on AC in summer and maybe cut down some of the noise from neighbors. Looking for that video before I begin. Also wondering if there is a uv resistant acrylic that won't turn yellow over time.
Hi Kenneth, Thank you for your comment. I still have not made any exterior storm windows. I have aluminum triple tracks. Although they are not very attractive, they've been doing the job. So, I've put a higher priority on other projects.
To answer your question about yellowing, I found this statement from a specific brand of acrylic:
"We guarantee that clear-transparent
solid sheets, multi-skin sheets,
corrugated sheets, blocks, tubes
and rods marketed under the
PLEXIGLAS® trademark will show
no yellowing and will retain a high
level of light transmission
for 30 years."
However, for exterior storms, I'd probably use glass. A large pane of glass will be more fragile. So, you'll need to add a center rail. Honestly, though, glass is just my personal preference since it looks more authentic.
Also, I suggest adding these two bits of hardware:
Storm Window Stays (So you can vent the windows or push them out in an emergence): www.srshardware.com/product/storm-window-stays/
Storm Window Hangers: www.srshardware.com/product/storm-window-sash-hangers-gsh/
Those links are not affiliates. I just like the company and its hardware.
I hope this helps!
-Stacy
@@StacyBlakeHillHouse thank you for all the info. I appreciate your thoughtful and thorough reply.
@@kennethrosever8843 I'm happy to help.
Do you notice any moisture or mold issues with this system. I wonder if it is possible to caulk the seams around the old windows and add this frame and caulk, then drill a small hole to fill with argon. Then put a plug over the hole to keep the gas in. 🤔
Have you had time to make the screen inserts for the frames?
I understand the weather strip between the frame and the plexiglass but what about the seal between the new frame and the existing old painted frame? Did I miss it?
Thanks for stating this. I was frustrated after watching the video and rewinding it a few times to realize that she didn’t show her attaching the weatherstripping, and where she attached the weather stripping .
And wondered about your final question as well. Thanks for answering my major question.
@@mars9953hi, I had to rewatch the video to help you . She actually answered my last question at the end which I didn’t see before. If you slow down the speed, she is applying weather stripping to the channel she routed. So there is a seal between the frame and the plexiglass which she compresses later with some folded paper behind the bow tie shaped fasteners.
She said her frame fits so well that any seal between her built frame and the home’s painted existing frames is unnecessary. After watching others and knowing about windows as I do I offer this. First air and wind should not be heard at all in any window situation. The slightest sounds through small places are telling you there is a space. Really any sound penetration is an indication. So if people’s voices can be easily heard outside, the wind can get in.
Two. The decision of whether to put a seal against the existing frame work , effectively sandwiching it between the old and the new is one way. It’s also done by cutting the frames slightly under size and applying a kind of tubular material to the perimeter which changes the contact to the edge instead of the face. I think indow is such a company.
Lastly and most importantly. The best thing is dead air space for insulation. If you put in the indoor frame but the seal on the regular window isn’t actually sealed, then the inside of the window is breathing and thus not forming dead air between that and your new. This means the wind may be blocked but it’s not insulating. Sorry for being long winded ( no pun intended) God bless you🙏
im not drawing attention to her incredible beauty... that is not why Im here!
Do you see any sound dampening effects from using these style of interior storm windows?
Hi David, Thank you for your comment. Since I live rurally, I am probably not a good judge for this question. I would say that permanent plexi vs. the seasonal swap idea like I've done should result in sound dampening. I know that is one of the selling points for the companies that manufacturer interior storms.
Hello! Do you have problems with the windows fogging up on the inside?
Hi Tomas, I do not have an issue with the windows fogging up on the inside, but a tight fit in the jamb is key. If fogging is an issue at your house, you could make the interior storms a little smaller and add spring bronze weatherstripping or even tubular silicone weatherstripping in a routed channel. The purpose of any storm window, interior or exterior, is to create that pocket of space that slows or stops the exchange of the warm air inside with the cold air outside (or vice versa if you live in Florida!). That warm-meets-cold air causes condensation. I hope that helps!
Thank you for taking the time to answer!!
@@tomasviane3844 Any time! Another thing I thought of was that if you also have an exterior storm, the weep holes may be painted over. Storm windows need weep holes for the moisture to exit. Otherwise, you are creating a terrarium of sorts. :)
storm windows, interior v exterior pros and cons. this video. has nothing to do with the title: how to build/measure etc.
Person has little to no formal training - video is huge waste of my time.
See ya!