- Historic Wood Storm Windows
Historic Wood Storm Windows. Fully Reversible. Preservation Compliant.
Fabricated to match original sash sightlines and sill slopes while enhancing energy performance with zero permanent alteration to historic fabric, including options with vacuum-insulated glass for top-of-the-line thermal performance.
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Preserve Character. Enhance Performance.
When improved thermal performance is required, draft reduction, or weather protection, full window replacement isn't always the right answer. For landmark buildings and preservation-sensitive projects, it often isn't an option at all.
Our storm windows are fabricated to work with your existing windows, not obscure them. Every unit is built from clear vertical grain fir with no finger-jointed stock, and designed for complete reversibility. No adhesives. No fasteners penetrating historic fabric. No permanent changes.
Our custom wood storm windows protect what matters most:
Historic Character
- Custom-fabricated to match existing window configurations
- Preserves original sightlines and architectural details
- Matches existing sill slopes and frame conditions
- Zero permanent alteration to historic fabric
Building Performance
- Enhances energy efficiency and occupant comfort
- Reduces drafts and air infiltration
- Improves sound control and noise reduction
- Helps address performance requirements without replacing historic windows
Preservation and Restoration Projects
- Custom-built for each building
- Suitable for restoration and preservation projects
- Removable and serviceable
- Developed by specialists in historic window restoration
Five Models. One Standard of Quality.
Choose from a full suite of historically appropriate designs — each engineered for a specific application and installation context.
Single-Hung Storm Window
Operable glazed sash over a fixed insect screen. Suitable for buildings requiring both ventilation and weather protection.
Top-Hung Storm Window
Removable panel with stainless steel hangers and adjusters. Ideal for upper-floor windows where ease of operation and removal matters.
Fixed-Panel Storm Window
Removable unit secured with stainless turn buttons. A clean, unobtrusive solution where energy and sound performance are important but operability is not required.
Side-Hinged Storm Window
Swing-open panel with lift-off hinges. Provides straightforward access for cleaning and maintenance and a traditional appearance.
Awning-Panel Storm Window
Bottom-hinged sash with operable screen. Provides ventilation while enhancing energy performance and maintaining weather protection.
- Materials & Construction
Built the Way Historic Buildings Were Built
Materials:
- Clear Vertical Grain Fir — No Finger-Jointed Stock
- Traditional Mortise-and-Tenon Joinery or Epoxy-Reinforced Pocket Joinery
- Low-Luster Painted or Stained Finish, Per Architectural Specifications
- Optional Muntins and Middle Rails to Match Existing Sash Profiles
Glazing Options:
- Single-Pane Annealed or Tempered Glass — Maximum Clarity and Period Authenticity
- Laminated Safety Glass — Single-Pane Option with Enhanced Strength
- GU or VIG — Available Where Energy Performance Requirements Apply
- All Options Available with Simulated Divided Lites (SDLs) to Match Existing Muntins
- Weather & Drainage
Engineered for the Elements
- Kerf-In Bulb Weatherstripping for Tight Compression Sealing
- Sloped Bottom Rails Machined to Match Existing Sill Angles
- Stainless Steel Drip Caps And Weep Holes for Pressure Equalization
- Non-Hardening, Reversible Sealants Only — No Caulk that Damages Historic Frames
- Preservation Compliance
Preservation-Compliant Storm Windows Designed to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards
All storm window designs comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Attachment is tool-free via stainless turn buttons, lift-off hinges, or hangers, meaning every unit can be removed without tools and without leaving a mark on the original window or trim.
No adhesives. No caulks. No fasteners penetrating historic fabric.
Compliance wasn't an afterthought. These products were developed with preservation requirements in mind from the start, drawing on decades of experience working on historic buildings where review processes and architectural integrity drive every decision.
- Ideal For
Options to Meet All Needs
- Historic Landmarks, Civic Building and Commercially Listed Structures
- Projects Requiring Visual Authenticity and Preservation Board Approval
- Passive Energy Improvements where Full Replacement Is Not Appropriate or Permitted
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Our team can work with your project requirements, architectural specifications, or preservation plan. Storm windows are fabricated to order — contact us to discuss your project.
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