Wood storms have been enhancing the energy efficiency of traditional single-pane windows for over 140 years. Unlike modern replacements, which often lack longevity, wood storms protect primary windows from the elements, extending their lifespan and maintaining architectural integrity.
Wood Storms have been used to make traditional single pane windows more energy-efficient for more than 140 years. Wood storms are not just appropriate for old houses, they protect the primary window from the elements exposure, this can extend the window maintenance schedule by a period of years.
Modern windows are made energy-efficient by the use of double pane insulating-glass (IG) units. An IG unit is a manufactured product consisting of two layers of glass separated by a perimeter spacer. The air in the IG unit is evacuated and replaced with an inert gas. A desiccant is sealed in the perimeter spacer to absorb moisture.
While monolithic glass can last for hundreds of years, IG units made today typically have a lifespan of about 10 to 25 years. This means that homeowners who bought into the replacement window ideology by replacing their 100-year-old windows will find that their replacement windows will have to be replaced repeatedly in the next 100 years.