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I am replacing metal storms with wood storms that I am making. I am wondering how to allow for the escape of any moisture. Metal storms have a slight triangular rise at the bottom of the storm. I have not seen a similar device on wood storms that I have seen. What is the solution.
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I've made lots of wood storms and never add the weep holes you see on metal storm windows. I don't think they're necessary since it's almost impossible to get an air-tight seal at the bottom rail of the storm.
*This subject has been covered quite a few times. Chip is right. Don't worry about it since your problem will be getting a tight enough seal, not finding a way for moisture to escape. Remember, you need to have enough tolerance to get them in and out, since the slightest swelling of the wood will cause them to bind.
*Metal sweats and changes size with temp more than wood so the weep is needed in them - not so the wood.Seal and paint well.
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I am replacing metal storms with wood storms that I am making. I am wondering how to allow for the escape of any moisture. Metal storms have a slight triangular rise at the bottom of the storm. I have not seen a similar device on wood storms that I have seen. What is the solution.