Electric bills can be a headache during the winter season, as more electricity is used during the cold months for the heating of your living space. With properly installed storm windows, you will be able to save on your electricity bills, despite the weather being as cold as ever.
Storm windows are designed with drafts, wind and cold protection in mind. They do not replace your existing windows, but are installed in the exterior so that they will overlay the existing windows of your house. If you augment your existing windows with storm windows, you get to save much more compared to replacing new windows.
Why do they save costs? After the installation of storm windows, there will be significantly less heat loss to the surroundings of the house, as the interior is protected from the cold. Hence, the temperature will not drop as low, and you will need less electricity to power heaters in order to supply warmth to your house.
For additional savings, you can also attempt making your own storm windows or finding used storm windows to install in your home.
To make your own storm windows, you can get glass sheets and wood to work on. Make sure they are of the right rise, able to fit into the outside trim openings of your windows. For effective storm windows, try your best to achieve a tight fit, which can be achieved by building them slightly larger, then test fit and hand plan them until a perfect fit is achieved.
Finding used hurricane windows that can fit your existing windows is not as easy compared to fabricating them. However, there are some tips for you to make the job easier. You can look at used architecture salvage stores and building material stores in search of old windows available for purchase. If they are a tad too large, you can buy them and then refine them to make them fit, by cutting and planning down the exterior frames. So, even if you can’t find an exact fit, you can always modify them to make storm windows with the best fit.
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