Dry Fit of Wood Storm Window
Video Link: How to Install a Wood Storm Window
Tools & Materials:
- Sash hangers
- Turn Buttons or Adjusters
- Flat Pry Bar
- Impact driver
- Magnetic drive guide
- #2 Phillips or square bit
- Cordless Drill
- ⅛” twist bit
- Awl
- Sash hangers
- Planer, tablesaw, or router
- Touch up paint
- Ladder/step stool
Procedure:
- Create a plan based on the work order and renovation plan. Take appropriate safety precautions and set up the correct ladders to complete the work safely.
- Ensure the storm window is numbered or the number will not be covered by adjustments.
- Work from a ladder or step stool will be required on most storm windows.
- Pre-drill and install the top sash hangers to the casing 4” from the casing with the bracket of the sash hanger flush with the casing header.
- Pre-drill and install locking hardware from exterior to reduce interior work time
- If installing storm adjusters, see installation instructions
- If the lower sash does not open, install turn buttons 8” up on the casing legs
- Test fit storm window to ensure an appropriate fit.
- 1/16” to 1/8“ reveal on each stile of the storm window.
- Lower rail should accommodate storm window weatherstripping
- No light should be visible around the perimeter of the storm window from the interior.
- Adjust the storm to fit, if needed, with a planer, table saw, or router.
- Place the storm window in the opening.
- Hook the bottom sash hanger to the top sash hanger.
- Check the reveal of the storm window in the opening.
- Pre-drill and install a lower sash hanger to the storm window while pulling the storm tight to the header or using a flat pry bar to lift the storm
- Leave hardware on the home. Load storms for completion at Old Home Rescue
| Dry Fit of Wood Storm Windows | Complete |
1 | Work order received and questions about projects asked |
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2 | All project materials and supplies loaded |
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3 | Contact Neighbor en route with estimated time of arrival |
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4 | Layout storm windows according to Renovation Plan or Floor Plan |
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5 | Attach storm window hangers and turn buttons and/or adjusters |
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6 | Hang storm window from hangers |
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7 | Ensure no daylight can be see from interior |
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8 | Make stile adjustments, if needed, for 1/16-⅛” reveal on sides |
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9 | Make rail adjustments, if needed, for weatherstripping to fit appropriately |
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10 | Ensure windows are labeled after adjustments |
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11 | Attach turn buttons, if used on project |
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13 | Clean up all debris and sawdust from Neighbor’s yard or driveway |
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14 | Walk through project to ensure dry fit is completed |
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15 | Leave male hangers and turn buttons on home, if used |
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16 | Storm windows are loaded and returned to OHR for completion |
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