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Need simple "storm windows" to fit on old wooden windows in my cottage. Any ideas?
Need to "wind & weather" proof old windows in my 1920's cottage. No budget. Have been thinking of using plexiglass framed in metal/magnetic strips. The windows are made in such a way that this must be done on the outside rather than inside. I live in South Louisiana, so the heat, cold and dampness are extreme. Anyone done anything like this before. Any equipment guys out there that know where could I find the type of framing material and magnetic strips I'd need?
Answer: what is it gonna magnetize to ? certainely not wood. what i would do if you dont really have a budget is buy some of those turn tabs. you know those little plastic wings that go on security screen doors to hold those pieces of glass on . you can find them at any shop that sells security storm doors and windows. they cost about a quarter a piece and come with the screw. you can also buy the windows there but they may only sell tempered glass windows because on doors there are safety regulations. so if you need plexiglass you may have to go to a hardware store. they might have some used or presized windows at either place to save some money otherwise either can custom order or make the particular size you want , you should definately get frame but just the frame that actually wraps the glass. so now that you have windows and mounting hardware . look at a security door and the way they mount on the doors. install them the same way on the outside of the opening so that the glass is actually bigger than the cut out for you window. the tabs willmount along the edge of the window and the tab will rotate to either hold the window in place or pull it off for nicer weather. hope you can see what im sayin cause this is an easy install 8 screw per window you shouldnt even have to drill holes if you have a course thread screw to go into wood.. you can even put a weather strip on the side of the window facing the house to completely seal out drafts. Ive done this plenty of times. Also very important when measuring make you you dont measure the size of the hole but the size that the window acually has to be wich means where will it mount correctly and evenly. ideally atleast 1 - 2 inces overlap on all sides.
