Choose
the Mounting Style
 Our
clear insulation panels mount on the INDOOR side of your existing
windows.
There are two ways to do
this:
- Front Surface
mount
- Recessed inside
the jambs.
The Choice Is Yours
Choose whichever mounting method is best for your windows. You
may choose to mount some windows with one method and some with
the other. We've shown double-hung windows here, but the same
principles apply to casements, sliders, tilting, and picture windows.
Blinds or curtains may need to be relocated slightly for clearance.
Once you've chosen a mounting method, proceed
to step two (measuring) page
to see how to calculate the sizes you'll need.
OPTION #1: Front Surface
- Mounts to front surface of the trim molding
surrounding your window.
- Is LARGER than the window opening, usually
by 1 3/8" on each edge (2 3/4" overall)
- Requires a relatively smooth area of at least
1 3/8" on the trim molding along the sides and top of
your window.
- If you have a protruding window sill, the
bottom of the Advanced Energy Panel will rest on that.
- Held in place with twist
clips.
Example
of Advanced Energy Panel with FRONT SURFACE mount
(the panel is LARGER than the window opening)
 Thumb
Twist Levers
Six twist clips (on average) hold the panel tightly against the
front molding. (Note that you have a choice of brown or white
panel frames and clips.)
OPTION #2: Recessed
-
Mounts recessed inside
the window opening on stops which are attached to the sides
(jambs) of the window frame.
-
Is SMALLER than the
window opening, usually by 1/8" on each edge (1/4"
overall)
- Requires at least a 1-1/8" depth
of recess from the front surface of the jamb to the window stop
- If you have a protruding window sill,
the bottom of the Advanced Energy Panel will rest on that.
- Held in place with jamb clips.
Example
of Advanced Energy Panel with RECESSED
mount
(the panel is SMALLER than the window
opening)
 Jamb
Clips
Six jamb clips (on average) are screwed to the side jambs; they
hold the panel securely against the window stops. (Note that
you have a choice of brown or white panel frames and clips.)
Window
Stops
If you choose the recessed style of mounting, you will need
window stops. These may already exist; they are usually next
to the moving sashes, along the sides and top of your windows.
Advanced Energy Panels rests against the stops. If you don't have
any, call us and we will discuss the best way for you to add
them. It is important they are tightly sealed with caulk.
Here's a close-up view in the
lower right hand corner of a window. The stop is a piece of
wood, usually about ½" thick.
The stop keeps the moving window
sash in place and serves as a solid object against which to
put the Advanced Energy Panel if you choose the RECESSED style of
mounting.
In the photo, the top of a white Advanced Energy Panel is being
positioned against the window stop. Jamb clips will hold it
flat against the stop when in place.
When you have chosen your mounting method
for each panel, proceed to step 2.
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