[cincinnati guy]

I believe the windows in our basement need changed for something more efficient. You can feel air leak into our basement! They are 32x18 Anderson windows.

I am wondering if there is something out there besides just a single pane of glass to help hold the cold air from entering in.

I've never replaced basement windows before, the windows are in-cased into the concrete foundation. Any tips, tutorials out there?

 

[Windows on Wash]

Double pane is the standard these days.

Look for an airtight window with Low-e glass.

 

[dd57chevy]

Can you post pics of your windows ? How big are they ? Is your basement an older conventional deep one with windows 2-3" above the dirt ?

 

[Bud9051]

Hi cg,
Air leaks can easily be sealed with caulking, not only arounf the window, but the entire house to foundation seam. I've done many energy inspections with an infrared camera and that area on top of the foundation is often pouring in cold air.

As for the single pane of glass I have seen many homes with some DIY approach to adding another layer, either plexi or even rigid foam cut to fit. As long as the window is not an egress point then a second layer is acceptable.

Bud

 

[fortunerestore]

Definitely, the basement windows are an easier and cheaper replacement than the windows in any other part of the house. And it is highly beneficial as it can cut down on your heating and cooling costs. Basically, there are two main types of basement windows, one with window frames secured in concrete and the other with steel bucks instead of window frames. You can go for aluminum or steel windows, having frames directly embedded in the concrete. It saves time!

 

[cincinnati guy]

Sorry for the delay, but here is a photo of my windows.

 

[joecaption]

Not there to see it in person and only going by the pictures's but it looks like the windows where trimmed way over sized, correct me if I'm wrong but they also look like aluminum frames which is the last type window I would have chosen.
Picture what they did outside may help.
If your sure there only single pane windows in your area and in a basement your always going to have issues with air leaks and moisture.

 

[cincinnati guy]

Not there to see it in person and only going by the pictures's but it looks like the windows where trimmed way over sized, correct me if I'm wrong but they also look like aluminum frames which is the last type window I would have chosen.
Picture what they did outside may help.
If your sure there only single pane windows in your area and in a basement your always going to have issues with air leaks and moisture.

Hope this helps, went outside and took a few. Actually the frames of the windows are wood but the window part seems to be aluminum. How can I make sure they are single pane?

 

[Ron6519]

Older Andersen basement windows were single paned wood windows. They had the option of a storm panel mounted to the outside. I think they've changed the material type as well as being double paned.
You can get vinyl hopper basement windows with low e glass and double paned for around $125.00. Sliders are a bit more.