The humidity level in your home, along with this surface temperature, determines if condensation will occur. Some sliding glass doors have metal thresholds at the base of the door. Metal thresholds can be major sources of condensation. Before you buy a door, see if a style that swings inwards meets your needs better than a sliding door. Generally, this type of door has less air leakage than a sliding door.
Nobody wants to change windows twice a year anymore.
The storms and sashes are in good condition. If your wood storms are in good condition, it may be a coin toss to say whether they or the combination windows would be more energy efficient. Before you replace your storm windows, call a number of realtors in your area to see if this action would help in the sale of your home. If you do choose to replace them, install a few triple track windows, These allow for the upper sash to be a screen and provide better passive cooling in the summer. What to look for in a skylight Our bathroom has one window which faces north, allowing little natural light in the room.