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| Ok, they aren’t really storm windows as such, but for the purposes of this discussion, they are. What I have is a screened porch that I am going to build "storm windows" for in order to use it as a sunroom in the colder months (here that’s Nov – March). I used to fasten the plastic sheeting up each year, but it’s a hassle in many ways, and I’d like something a little more solid.
So what I’m looking at doing is very similar construction-wise to what this fellow did:
I envision using the same type hangers (http://bit.ly/btyGUC) at the top that he did for the windows, hooking them on at the top, but I am at a loss as to how I will fasten the windows at the bottom. Below are a couple of pictures of my porch. What I am going to do is put the windows on the outside of the screen and lattice strip that covers the screen seams. On the bottom however, you’ll see a 2" ledge that the bottom of the window will rest on, but I cannot figure out how to attach it there. I realize the easiest thing would be to just nail a narrow strip of wood across the ledge in front of the window, but that means I’ll have to use a prybar to get the thing off next spring. I really need something that can be used on each window individually, that allows the window to go on and off easily and yet solidly holds it in place! Is there such a thing? The windows will be roughly 2’ x 5’, including the frame. Porch - side view
Porch - ledge closeup
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- Posted by xoldtimecarpenter (My Page) on Thu, Sep 9, 10 at 19:36
| There was an article on just this kind of retrofit in "Fine Homebuilding" last year. I do not have the exact reference, but bet you can find it at the mag's web site. Regards, |
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| I looked and could not find it unless I was using the wrong search terms. Anyone know what issue/title? |
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| How about something like these? We have the larger size on our original wooden storm windows and you just tighten/loosen them to be able to remove the windows. Our turn buttons are on the lower side and bottom of the windows. |
Here is a link that might be useful: turn buttons
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