Yes, repayment but also overall comfort. I feel bad throwing away good windows and paying for them frankly.

If you are okay with a good storm, that will work just as well. If the windows are in questionable shape, a storm is often times, a poor investment.

Air sealing and insulation will help the home in total when it comes to comfort and make everything work better.

Doing a professional dual pane weatherized windows from any major manufacture would be better than spending more money on getting your single pane windows fixed.

Actually depends on how old they are, and when you got them. If you spend 8k 10 years ago on new windows, and now its time to replace. If you just bought them 2-3 years ago, i try to get it repaired.

I don't think Marvin used single pane glass in the early 2000's Novel.

Aimee, I agree with Mr Washington, get some storms if the Marvins are in good shape otherwise

They did make single Pane then, they'd make them theway you ordered them. Keep in mind if these windows have jambliners, the foam breaks down on the back side which Compromise there compression fit/seal. Marvin parts are not cheap!

Aimee, a single pane product in the 2000 era is pretty uncommon, can you confirm that is the case? If single pane, replacement can be a given strong consideration

Definitely marvin, def single pane. They were done to attempt to match the gorgeous original windows I guess of our 1912 colonial home in lower westchester ny. Pretty but pretty energy inefficient.

Get a quality storm if you go that route, something like Larsons Premium series.

They have low-e options, sound control options and flush mount options.

Pro via has some nice ones and more color as well.

Could also order new sashes and jamb liners.

Todd's last idea there is pretty solid. Contact Marvin to see if can retrofit those with double pane glass with low e and argon along with new jambliners. You may also want to look at prices for high quality storms, as well as full replacement of the windows. Any of the 3 ideas can help, but the cost will dictate which choice is smarter.

Something else to consider - instead of replacing the windows, it's a lot less expensive to use insulating window shades. We build custom made shades here in Vermont, and when you pair them with sidetracks that close the gap between the sides of the shades and the window frame, you get an R-value of 4.3 or 5.7 (compare to single pane glass R-value of 1), depending on fabric choice!

Its also a great way to introduce copious amounts of condensation to your windows openings... Insulating window treatments can be nice in the right circumstance, but be weary of condensation issues. This is the same reason that an interior storm MUST have a full seal. If not, like the shades, it isolates the window making it much colder, but the interior moisture migrates to and sheds on that colder surface.

That's a great point, HomeSealed Exteriors, LLC. We don't get much feedback regarding exacerbated condensation buildup, though it is a question we get from time to time. Normally if condensation is already an issue in the household, the shades definitely won't solve the problem because they do such a fine job at trapping airflow at the window. Some tips: leave part of or all of the shade open for a little while, perhaps during the day to let in natural heat anyway, to allow for airflow so the condensation can dry. Or wipe it down with a towel. The key to avoiding condensation altogether is well-sealed windows though, of course.

Leaving the blinds open will help the condensation but also defeat the purpose of the thermal shades, no? Well sealed windows are great, although leakier ones can let that moisture escape. The best window in the world is no guarantee to avoid condensation. #science