Wood Storm Sash and Screens
Wood storm sash and screens were common from the 1880s up until WWII. After the war was over, there was a surplus of aluminum airplanes, and many were recycled into storm windows. However, the traditional wood storm sash is again becoming popular for historic homes. Not only does a wood storm sash look better, but wood is much more efficient as an insulator than metal, making a wood sash more energy efficient. While aluminum combination storms only allow the bottom sash to open for ventilation, full-length, wood screens allow both top and bottom sash to be opened for much more efficient, natural cross-ventilation, thus maximizing the energy efficiency of the original design of your historic home.
Weston Millwork Company makes traditional wood storms and screens which hang on the outside of double-hung windows. This makes your old windows as energy efficient and in addition, more "green" than modern replacement windows because no short-lifespan insulated glass units are used.
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Storm Sash and Screens
Various locations from Traverse City, Michigan to Monterey, Virginia
Typical Historic Storm Sash and Full Length Screens
A standard storm sash for a double-hung window
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