From: maistomeadows

s it ok to keep/use the storms with the low e
windows or will there be a problem with too much heat buildup or
reflection problem between the new sashes and the storms.
The reason I want to do this is so i can use the screens in the storm
windows in summer and then put the glass panels in for the winter.


you will get very little benefit from the storm windows in the form of R
value...some wind resistance, but that is not a problem with new weather
stripping and sashes, especially double paned glass....the screen will be your
only benefit...if you don't want to invest in full screens for the windows
themselves(usualy mount with a couple slide pins) then you can leave the storm
frames in for the screens....if your new jambliners are vinyl(which likely they
are) you do NOT want to have the storm sashes closed..heat build up *is* a
major concern ,even in the winter time...heat from direct sunlight can build up
between the storm sashes and your window sashes very quickly even in the winter
time...the vinyl jambliners are prone to warp at about 150-160 degrees (F)(as
are vinyl windows)...so my advice(take it as such) is, if you arre going to
keep the storm windows for screens, then don't ever completely shut the glass
sashes in them...keep them open, at least a bit to ventilate any heat buildup
during times of direct sunlight....
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Chris Perdue

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