Storm windows in Fort Wayne
Storm windows let you keep the old wood sash on your Fort Wayne house and stop the drafts, and we fit them inside or out.
When storm windows make more sense than new windows
Storms fit houses whose original windows still work: old-growth wood sash in a 1920s bungalow, leaded glass you want to keep, or a historic district where replacement windows need approval. They also fit a tight budget: ten storms cost about what four average replacement windows do.
They don't fix a rotted sill, a broken sash cord or a window that won't open. Those get repaired first, and we can take care of that too.
Interior or exterior?
| Exterior storms | Interior storms | |
|---|---|---|
| Unit cost per window | $100 to $400 | $100 to $300 |
| Where it goes | Outside, fastened to the window's outer frame | Inside, pressed or clipped into the window opening |
| Good for | Shielding old sash and sills from rain and snow | Upper floors, condos, and houses where the outside look must stay |
| Watch for | Weep holes at the bottom must stay open so water drains | Condensation between the panes if the inside storm leaks air |
Installation adds about $67 to $123 per window.
How much storm windows cost in Fort Wayne
Nationally, most storm window projects run $1,505 to $2,737, around $2,090 on average, with small jobs near $800 and whole houses of custom units past $8,000. Custom sizes, low-E glass and triple-track frames that hold a screen raise the price per window.
The NIPSCO storm window rebate
If NIPSCO is your gas company, it pays $50 per pane for ENERGY STAR low-E storm windows in 2026, for up to six per address a year. The windows have to be bought and installed between January 1 and November 30, 2026, and the application is due within 60 days of the install. Installs after October 31 need the form postmarked by November 30. There's no NIPSCO rebate for replacement windows.
Storms in a Fort Wayne historic district
In West Central, Williams-Woodland Park, Shawnee Place and Columbia Avenue, the city's preservation guidelines ask for narrow-profile storm windows with the frame color matched to the sash. Bare mill-finish aluminum is listed as not appropriate. Storms seen from the street need a Certificate of Appropriateness, which is free, and most are approved by staff.
Storm window questions
Do storm windows help in a Fort Wayne winter?
Yes, over single-pane windows: a storm adds a second layer of glass and a sealed air space that cuts drafts and the cold you feel near the glass. Low-E storms do the most, which is why they're the ones utilities reward.
Can storm windows go on vinyl replacement windows?
They can, but there's little reason to: a modern double-pane window already has the sealed air space a storm adds. Storms pay off over single-pane wood or steel windows.
Will storms hurt my old wood windows?
Not if they drain. An exterior storm needs open weep holes at the bottom so water that gets behind it runs out instead of sitting on the sill.
Do I need lead-safe work for storm windows?
Only if the install disturbs painted surfaces on a pre-1978 house beyond EPA's small-job limits: 6 square feet in a room or 20 square feet outside. Screwing a storm to the frame usually doesn't, but scraping and repainting the sill first does.
What the quote usually covers
Usually included
- Each window measured inside the frame
- Storm units fitted and sealed at the edges
- Weep holes left open so water drains
Often priced separately
- Repairing rotted sills under the storm
- Re-glazing or re-roping old sash
- Screens for each unit
Confirm both lists in your written quote.
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A few quick questions. Here's what happens next:
- We call you backTo hear about your house and pick a time that works for you.
- We measure everythingEvery window and wall, so your price is right the first time.
- You get it in writingProduct, trim, clean-up and a start date, all on one page.
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