A 1922 Craftsman home in a historic district received a major upgrade with the addition of 22 new custom wood storm windows. Shared with the r/centuryhomes community in 2025, the house, originally built with 51 windows, boasted incredible light but had storm windows that were cracked, missing, or too damaged to salvage.
After carefully restoring the original windows with new weatherstripping, ropes, hardware, glazing, and paint, the homeowners shifted their focus to the storms. Most of the old ones were beyond saving, so they chose custom replacements from Wooden Storm Windows Plus in Denver, preserving the historic look of their 103-year-old home.
Crafting New Storm Windows the Right Way
With many storm windows too far gone, the owners selected Wooden Storm Windows Plus, a local firm known for authentic craftsmanship. The new storms were built from fir wood and painted in Benjamin Moore’s “Country Redwood,” perfectly matching the restored originals. Each was custom-fitted, glazed, and installed with great care.
Thanks to Colorado’s dry climate, the original windows had remained in decent shape, making the new storms a smart investment that would preserve the home’s character while boosting its protection.
Custom Features Designed for Comfort and Style
The owners added smart upgrades to the new storms: some were fixed with simple turn-buttons, others tilted outward for ventilation, and a few allowed swapping glass panels for screens. Thicker glass was used on side windows to better block outside noise. Hardware from Kilian Hardware, including stainless steel hangers and stays, completed the build. While the glazing putty wasn’t flawless and the frames missed some finer historic detailing, the overall performance impressed.
Sealing in Comfort for the Years Ahead
Immediately after installation, the house felt quieter and more insulated. The use of low-E glass not only cut energy bills but also made the living spaces cozier year-round. The storms, ranging from 24″ x 24″ to 39″ x 54″, cost about $570 each. Calculations suggested the energy savings would cover the costs in about 12 years—or even sooner with rising rates—and the windows are expected to last over 40 years.
A 1922 Craftsman Reimagined
For these homeowners, the new storm windows mark a perfect blend of old-world charm and modern convenience.
Their thoughtful project reminds r/centuryhomes fans that upgrading a century-old house doesn’t mean sacrificing history—it means giving it the care it deserves to last another hundred years.