My daughter has a home built in 1958 in the Chicago area. The windows are a wood double hung and then later
a triple track storm window was added. I believe the triple track storm windows still work properly, but they
could probably be cleaned up and re-caulked. Can you replace just the double hung window ? Can you have
someone just "tune up" the triple track and the double hung window ? She is on a tight budget.
Thank you
Double Hung replacement
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Re: Double Hung replacement
The condition and design of the current window and storm would dictate how effective and how costly a "tune-up" would be. It may be worthwhile, it may not.
As far as replacing the "double hung only", new windows with 2 or 3 panes of glass and low e coatings eliminate the need for a storm, and in fact, retaining a storm over a new window can cause issues and void the warranty.
Next step IMO would be to get a quote or two on both options. Get a couple replacement window quotes and then another quote or two on the reconditioning. Then you can better weigh your options with an accurate cost in mind.
As far as replacing the "double hung only", new windows with 2 or 3 panes of glass and low e coatings eliminate the need for a storm, and in fact, retaining a storm over a new window can cause issues and void the warranty.
Next step IMO would be to get a quote or two on both options. Get a couple replacement window quotes and then another quote or two on the reconditioning. Then you can better weigh your options with an accurate cost in mind.