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I've recently moved into a new (11 yrs old) home. My previous house has not sold yet so with expenses with the new house and a sick kitty, I have to watch my **$. How "energy efficient" are storm windows (less expensive) vs. new windows (more expensive)? I don't mind coming to work. But that 8 hr. wait to go home is a drag. http://s182.photobucket.com/albums/x189/indycatCarol/ | ||
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An 11 year old house should have fairly efficient windows. Are there problems with the windows? In Indiana a house built in 2001 would have to have double pane windows. Adding storms would make them a bit more efficient but I doubt the payback period can be measured in less than 10 years. Tightening up the existing windows if the weather stripping is worn would give you more bang for the buck. General Disclaimer Any advice given here is general in nature and is not necessarily valid for your given area. If in doubt check with your local codes enforcement department for what is required when doing electrical, plumbing or structural work on your house. Permits may or may not be required in your area and home owners may not be able to DIY some tasks. I have no way of knowing if you have the skills needed to complete the tasks you are asking about, when in doubt seek professional assistance. My advice may be worth exactly what you pay me for it. :-) For the record I did not stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night. | |||
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Thanks for the reply, Sparky. My daughter lives in the same housing addition. She recently replaced her windows because a few were "frosted" between the panes. She got LowE and it seems like you can really tell the difference when the sun was shining being not as hot inside at the window as before. I don't mind coming to work. But that 8 hr. wait to go home is a drag. http://s182.photobucket.com/albums/x189/indycatCarol/ | |||
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Replacing cloudy double pane windows is needed maintenance. Their efficiency is somewhat reduced because the seal is broken, but more importantly they look bad. Going for low E glass in this case is a pretty good idea. If the windows are less than 10 years old, from date of manufacture not installation AND the manufacturer is still in business cloudy glass is generally under warranty. General Disclaimer Any advice given here is general in nature and is not necessarily valid for your given area. If in doubt check with your local codes enforcement department for what is required when doing electrical, plumbing or structural work on your house. Permits may or may not be required in your area and home owners may not be able to DIY some tasks. I have no way of knowing if you have the skills needed to complete the tasks you are asking about, when in doubt seek professional assistance. My advice may be worth exactly what you pay me for it. :-) For the record I did not stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night. | |||
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