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Message: [QUOTE="tdrink, post: 4986185, member: 1331"] Back in the day I pressed clients to restore windows. I added weather stripping details , custom removable storm windows, sash locks, etc. Those details cost more than Marvin inserts in the long run and left my clients with lots more maintenance, twice yearly chore of dealing with and storing the storm windows, and no bug screens so they could keep their wavy bullet glass. After I changed the windows in a house built in 1840 (antique double hungs with triple track aluminum storm windows) at the clients insistence, they told me their oil usage was instantly cut by 33% . The mustiness in the house cleared very quickly as well since no windows had been opened in the house for decades. As a restoration contractor people ask if feel like I’m violating history. Honestly, IDC. IMO, homes are restored by creating happy homeowners. [/QUOTE]