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Subject: Re: Orphaned Response
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Date: Fri, 30-Nov-84 00:47:38 EST
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Posted: Fri Nov 30 00:47:38 1984
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Nf-From: inmet!tower    Nov 28 21:12:00 1984


	1) I suspect you will do better, cost wise, weatherstriping your
present windows, and caulking the frames, them you will with replacement
thermopane windows. I recommend the plastic strip insulation that you
fold over to form a v and attach to the frame. A piece also goes between
the two window sections. Supply cost is under $10.00/window

    Air space formed by storm window.
---------    ------------
	||  /|
frame	|| / | window
	||/  |
---------    ------------
   Inside house.

You can often find a local handyman who will do the installation at a
reasonable price, if you don't have the time. It might be wise to wait
on the caulking of the storm window and frames until the next time the
frames are scraped and painted. Unpainted caulk can have an unaesthetic
contrast to the old paint.

Note that the cost of the supplies and installation labor qualify for
the federal energy tax credit.

Note that if you go for full replacement windows you will probably
exceed the $2000 maximum limit per residence, and pay the full cost of
the amount over $2,000.

Note that some states also have a state income tax energy tax or credit.

	2) If you do decide to replace the double hung windows, I would
keep the storms. The 3rd (or 4th) layer of glass gives a fair amount of
installation, and its "free". The major disadvantages are having to
paint and recaulk the wooden frame every 5-10 years, and convincing the
contractor to leave the storms in place (GET IT WRITTEN INTO THE
CONTRACT!).

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