| During a storm is your home safe? Here is an easier | | | | others may use polycarbonate plastics instead of |
| question; what is stopping your older modeled home | | | | glass. When purchasing storm windows, it is important |
| from falling apart right before your eyes? | | | | to decide between interior and exterior models. If the |
| Well, for those home owners who do not have storm | | | | standard window unit swings outward or local |
| shutters, storm windows or storm doors you might just | | | | ordinances prohibit exterior modifications, interior storm |
| be relying on your insurance. For anyone whom has | | | | windows may be necessary. Other standard sashes |
| ever dealt with insurance knows that not only does it | | | | should allow for exterior storm windows, which |
| take a long time to receive funds but the process itself | | | | basically act as a reinforced second set of windows, |
| and time spent is not worth it. | | | | not just a protective barrier. |
| As technology increases so do the ways that we are | | | | Environment: |
| able to protect our homes from nature's fury. Storm | | | | Not only do storm windows and doors protect your |
| windows are engineered to withstand extreme | | | | home from storms and inclement weather but they |
| weather conditions, such as hurricane forced winds to | | | | are also known to protect your wallet. Many homes |
| hail, debris and rain. Now a days not only do these | | | | utility is the most expensive bill. Energy efficient storm |
| protective shields guard our homes during inclement | | | | windows and doors thanks to innovative technologies |
| weather but they also help to insolate our homes | | | | not only minimize the amount of energy used in the |
| making it more energy efficient. | | | | home and businesses today but also make your home |
| Not only that but in the case of noise reduction and | | | | more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Storm |
| sun damage these windows muffle outside noises and | | | | windows provide another layer of insulation to your |
| reduce the amount of noise it emits from the home | | | | home and can dramatically decrease energy bills. The |
| regardless if there is a loud football game or party and | | | | extra layer keeps the sun from beaming in your home |
| holds a protective layer that prevents the suns harmful | | | | and fading your carpet, hardwood floors, drapes, and |
| rays from fading drapes, furniture, hardwood flooring, | | | | furniture. In addition the harmful sun rays, these |
| and carpet. | | | | windows can also provide a muffler to reduce the |
| In regards to the storm doors there are 3 basic styles: | | | | noise from inside if you are having a party or practicing |
| Removable glass storm doors, Non-removable glass | | | | the tuba or outside activity. In |
| storm doors, and self storing glass storm doors. Storm | | | | Benefit to older homes: |
| doors are installed outside of exterior doors protect | | | | Interior storm windows are perfect for older homes |
| them from the elements and create an insulating air | | | | because they are installed on the inside and will not |
| space between the doors. Those designed to be | | | | change the exterior charm of the current windows. |
| entirely removed and stored, although others have | | | | Cost wise, since these storm windows are installed |
| screens which can be interchanged with glass or | | | | from the inside, they won't weather under nature's |
| acrylic panels for use during warmer weather. | | | | conditions. Other positive attributes regarding interior |
| Self-storing models allow the glass/acrylic panels to | | | | storm windows are that they can be taken down |
| slide into another position on the door without needing | | | | during the summer to allow in breezes or they can be |
| to be removed. | | | | left up year round, able to fit any-sized rectangular |
| For storm windows some manufacturers use | | | | window and most other shapes as well. |
| tempered glass to provide protection from debris, while | | | | |