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A metal storm panel is installed in a track permanently mounted above and below the window frame and secured with wing nuts to studs mounted on the track.
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Completed wall retrofit of masonry home (on right) showing new lap siding attached over four inches of rigid foam; windows were boxed with plywood to accommodate depth of foam plus 1x4 furring strips
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Extension boxes of plywood built around the windows on this wall retrofit will be flush with the outer layer of exterior rigid insulation
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Modern Low-E storm windows are typically kept up year-round but can be removed without damage to the existing window frame, an important consideration for historic preservation projects
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Side and plan views of window-to-wall interface in masonry wall retrofit including three layers of rigid foam exterior insulation, box extensions, and flashing around new windows.
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The addition of low-E permanent exterior storm windows is typically accepted for most historic preservation projects
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This simple decision tree can help homeowners and contractors make decisions about re-siding a home and upgrading windows