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2. Lustron house - Wikipedia

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   Lustron houses are prefabricated enameled steel houses developed in the post- World War II era United States in response to the shortage of homes for returning G.I.s by Chicago industrialist and inventor Carl Strandlund. Considered low-maintenance and extremely durable, they were expected to attract modern families who might not have the time ...

3. Storm window - Wikipedia

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   On modern houses they serve on existing windows in order to improve their thermal insulation [3] and soundproofing. Aside from insulation, storm windows provide an additional measure of protection for homes against damages to costly glass panes during inclement weather such as hail. On older houses, storm windows were installed in autumn when window screens were removed. Later units combined ...

4. Jalousie window - Wikipedia

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   A popular hand-cranked glass, aluminum and screen window combination was later designed by American engineer Van Ellis Huff and found widespread use in temperate climates before the advent of air conditioning. [6] Jalousie windows were a popular feature in mid-century modern houses, especially those built in warm and humid climates. [7]

5. List of Lustron houses - Wikipedia

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   This is a list of notable Lustron houses. A Lustron house is a home built using enameled metal. There were about 2500 prefabricated homes built in this manner. [1] [2]

6. Alcoa Care-free Homes - Wikipedia

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   National Register of Historic Places. September 2002. The Alcoa house used aluminum for the following building elements: 1) roof, 2) ribbed exterior wall panels, 3) hinged purple grilles for windows, 4) front door, and 5) framing for sliding glass doors.

7. Storm Windows Keep in the Heat, Preserve Home's Character - AOL

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   You may want to consider storm windows, which offer the insulating. Skip to main content. Finance. 24/7 help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Login / Join ...