A . It certainly would be acceptable, in fact desirable, especially since the main windows are intact and presumably well weatherstripped and glazed.
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And, you might not even have to do that, if the windows are in good shape, fairly tight and well-weatherstripped.
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Even the weatherstripping will not do it all; you need to have two doors, well weatherstripped, to reduce the sound to a mumble.
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A steel insulated door is not necessary when you have a quality wood door, well weatherstripped, and a good, tight-fitting storm door.
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For modern windows that are spring-loaded, you can't put in the spring bronze because the windows are already weatherstripped, it is hoped.
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If the storms are well weatherstripped and quite airtight, they are every bit as good as aluminum ones-- in fact, better than most aluminum ones.
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A . You have the right idea, in my opinion, and you will save good money, as long as the main windows are tight and well weatherstripped.
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Since they are roped and weighted, they never need adjusting and can be weatherstripped easily, making them as tight and as well-insulated as any replacement window.
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A single-glazed window, well weatherstripped to be tight, and a good storm, equally tight, is virtually equal in insulative value to a double-glazed replacement sash.
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With heating costs heading higher again this winter, your best defense-- assuming you already have insulated your attic and weatherstripped your doors and windows-- may be the thermostat.
