[Greenbuilding] replacement window discussion

[Reuben Deumling]

I've considered double pane storm windows. Sounds weird, I know, but it
would be vastly cheaper than most of the alternatives I'm aware of. My
approach (which keeps evolving) is to build my own double or single pane
windows (haven't decided about that yet) and to add tight fitting storm
windows (double or single pane).
The prospect of failure on the double panes has caused me to veer away from
them, but replacing the insulated glass in removable storm windows would be
much cheaper and easier when that occurred.

On Wed, Sep 23, 2015 at 11:08 AM, Sacie Lambertson <
sacie.lambertson at gmail.com> wrote:

> Having purchased an old 1883 intact with most of its originals inside and
> out, we are eventually going to be facing the question of the windows.  I
> plan to gut the house and do double wall construction a la passiv haus.
> The windows for those are triple glazed and vastly expensive.  Some argue
> double glazed with the 'insulating' shades is about as good as a triple
> glazed window.  And some of you mention special shutters as an alternative
> too.
>
> I would like to read a further discussion on the merits of the various
> approaches, particularly useful from those engaged in a scientific approach
> like John Straube or Bob Klahn.
>
> We're a long way from the project, but are beginning to consider some
> details.
>
> thanks,  Sacie
>
> _______________________________________________
> Greenbuilding mailing list
> to Send a Message to the list, use the email address
> Greenbuilding at bioenergylists.org
>
> to UNSUBSCRIBE or Change your List Settings use the web page
>
> http://lists.bioenergylists.org/mailman/listinfo/greenbuilding_lists.bioenergylists.org
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://lists.bioenergylists.org/pipermail/greenbuilding_lists.bioenergylists.org/attachments/20150923/2dd5bad0/attachment.html>