I am going to be attempting to make storm windows for my 1910 house. I am wondering what tools I will need and if you have any tips on how to make them (i.e. joints to use, wood to use, etc.)
Thanks!
I am going to be attempting to make storm windows for my 1910 house. I am wondering what tools I will need and if you have any tips on how to make them (i.e. joints to use, wood to use, etc.)
Thanks!
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The old Audel books had stuff on making storm windows. No offense but I think buying ready mades is going to be cheaper. Sounds like you have a steep learning curve ahead of you. You might find more info at "breaktime" as it's house oriented. I would also look at the index at Fine Homebuilding as maybe it's been covered in a previous article. The Audel books had stuff on making your own windows and I'm pretty sure storm windows were covered. They are still being publised but the ones from the 50's cover different stuff than the new ones. Good luck on your quest.
My first thought would be to check with any neighborhood association that may be associated with your house and make sure there are on covenants or restrictions for that type of alteration on a house that old.
If you get the "go-ahead," you need to determine if you are using wood or extruded metal. Will it be mounted in a screen rabbet, or surface mounted on the trim?
If you are searching for "historically accurate," my opinion is to try and match any screens that may have been on the house in the past. Drive around the neighborhood and look for other storm windows that you like and take a few notes on the construction.
Good luck.
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