Aluminum storm window mounted over a divided-pane double-hung window on a house with pale green clapboard siding.

Storm Windows vs Replacement Windows for Older Homes

November 3, 2026

A storm window is a second window added to an existing one, either outside or inside, to cut drafts, heat transfer and noise. For an older home with sound original windows, a good storm window can be the cheaper, gentler upgrade. When the original windows are rotted, broken or beyond repair, replacement is usually the […]

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