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Yep, that’s right indows, not an alternative to Microsoft’s operating system.
They are vinyl storm windows that fit internally. They seal out drafts, cut down noise, create ‘double glazing’ . . .
I’m investigating heating solutions for my house and need to focus on insulation first. I have existing sash windows which I’d like to renovate. At the moment they are very leaky. There are external 1970’s aluminium storm windows which are starting to fail. Some already need replacing.
I spoke to a heating engineer and he suggested I look at indows, which brings me here for some validation.
Pro’s for me:
1) Quick - I’m looking at geothermal and working with Dandelion Geothermal. They have a 9-11 month lead time but wont work with me until I’m well insulated. And if they specc’d a system with the house as is, it would require more boreholes and two compressors, so more expensive. The quicker I’m insulated the quicker I can get on the wait list and have geothermal installed before October 2023.
2) Noise - I live on a noisy road, so any sound blocking is a bonus. I’ll be pairing these with thick curtains in the bedrooms.
3) Price - cheaper than paying someone to build storm windows which I know I can do my self but constrained by time - see 1)
4) Gives me flexibility when I renovate the sash windows
Con’s:
1) Vinyl and plastics
2) No natural ventilation . . . I don’t like the idea of being sealed in and I normally sleep with a window cracked an inch.
What do you think? Is this a competative market and there are alternative solutions?
They are vinyl storm windows that fit internally. They seal out drafts, cut down noise, create ‘double glazing’ . . .
I’m investigating heating solutions for my house and need to focus on insulation first. I have existing sash windows which I’d like to renovate. At the moment they are very leaky. There are external 1970’s aluminium storm windows which are starting to fail. Some already need replacing.
I spoke to a heating engineer and he suggested I look at indows, which brings me here for some validation.
Pro’s for me:
1) Quick - I’m looking at geothermal and working with Dandelion Geothermal. They have a 9-11 month lead time but wont work with me until I’m well insulated. And if they specc’d a system with the house as is, it would require more boreholes and two compressors, so more expensive. The quicker I’m insulated the quicker I can get on the wait list and have geothermal installed before October 2023.
2) Noise - I live on a noisy road, so any sound blocking is a bonus. I’ll be pairing these with thick curtains in the bedrooms.
3) Price - cheaper than paying someone to build storm windows which I know I can do my self but constrained by time - see 1)
4) Gives me flexibility when I renovate the sash windows
Con’s:
1) Vinyl and plastics
2) No natural ventilation . . . I don’t like the idea of being sealed in and I normally sleep with a window cracked an inch.
What do you think? Is this a competative market and there are alternative solutions?
