The Fix Its - Shrink Wrap Your Windows for Winter

[TheDegreeSeeker]

Aren't you supposed to do the final tightening with a high heat hair dryer, or is that only done with the interior version?

I haven't noticed the exterior version in stores, I will have to keep an eye out for it in the future now that I know it exists. I imagine that if I had a really bad window I could apply both interior and the exterior versions on the same window.

[dapletd]

where might i get it & does the tape hold the plastic all winter?

[cridecar]

Is the plastic ATTACHED to the window or is there a space in between the plastic and the window itself? I've seen in the videos in YT for INSIDE insulation that there's a space in between. I wonder if it's different if it's out side insulation as seen here. Thanks in advance.

[Aemiliuswallace]

good job!



[faffaflunkie]

What a crapshack. That's one mortgage to walk away from.

[Jaqshit]

lose the music

[DwyerSTC]

Why did you put the wrap on the outside verses the inside of the house?

[TheodenThengling]

Fubarize is correct. Additionally, sealing the plastic on the interior side will reduce the chances of the windows fogging up during cold weather.

[fubarize]

The 3m insulation kit is meant to be used indoors, this will prevent damage to the plastic from the outdoor environment. (No need for a ladder, gloves, or coat)

Also using a hairdryer/blowdryer is better because it shrinks the plastic to make a tight fight and when done is transparent. (Also its fast and easy)

[Rlnthndr]

notice the kit said outdoor use.....

[bluflax]

@fubarize 3M specifically makes an Interior window insulation kit and an EXTERIOR window insulation kit, which is what he is using. Hairdryer is NOT used with the exterior kit. It's a matter of preference which kit one prefers to use.

[Dec24th]

so dramatic on response to many windows, but cool vid.

[G5rry]

Why didn't you put the top tape ABOVE the top of the window? Looks like you'll still get drafts from the crack at the top of the window! The hinges shouldn't poke through the plastic. You could put some foam over them before putting the plastic if you're worried.

Nice job otherwise, though. Hairdryer isn't necessary if you put it on carefully.

[PoconosRealEstate]

This is great. I'd like to link this to my new blog about home heating tips.

[anhacus]

Climbing the ladder with the knife...the knife...I don't know...I don't know if I can do this!!! Ahhhhhahgrrhhaaaaaaa!!!

[sargegrl]

Hilarious - I always skip some steps too. Thanks for the info :)

[i4Cougarrr]

Use a blow dryer to shrink the plastic instead of tightening it around the edge. Much less time consuming and no wrinkles.

[Judge373]

Question: Is the plastic easy to remove?

[bbornsztein]

Yes, it is. You just peel it off and throw it away, and then take the tape off. The tape comes off fairly easily and shouldn't damage the surface (unless the layer it's adhered to was in bad shape to begin with).

[Judge373]

Cool. Thanks!

[glucoseboy]

nice video. I appreciate the time-compression for the boring stuff