Save money with basement window insulation

[jeanmichelfilion]

Outstanding Pat. I am going to put this on all my basement windows today! Brilliant, cheap, and effective.

[nikkibarryyt]

thanks Pat! There are two windows directly under my sons room, and i can feel the cold from them on his harwood floor. The cost of our first heating oil deliver this year was shocking, so a solution that is inexpensive, that I can do myself is worth a shot! I appreciate the video and look forward to trying this today.

[Bound4Earth]

Doesn't this defeat the purpose of the window?

Remove the window and have almost no energy loss.

[glassblockinfo]

Pat - good thoughts about improving the insulation value of basement windows. Another solution that will not require adding insulation would be to use a glass block windows (with or without an air vent). This window will improve the insulation value and still allow natural light into the lower level (and you can even get fresh air if the basement has any bad smells).

[f271]

"got lucky on that one cuz it's kinda perfect." -- hilarious

[parksidecurt]

Most polystyrene insulation has a value R-4 to R-5. It is not likely that this is actually R-6.5 per inch unless he is using a polyurethane, which deteriorates over time losing R-Value. Best is to go with a 2" and get at least R-10.

[bushwacker911]

Pat.....you are a true rock star of home improvement!!!!! Keep it up brother!

p.s what about a piece of batt insulation tucked into the cavity if the sill is big enough? What do you think?

[redfeettube]

Low budget insulation. I like very much. Thank You. : )

[dancebossdotcom]

Per code in most states Rigid foam must be covered with a fire barrier.

[markhinr]

You gained little by insulating the windows when your foundation walls are uninsulated, Pat. The concrete block foundation wall's R-value isn't much better than the single glazing on the window . . . and unless your rigid insulation over the window is very air tight around the edges, you still haven't stopped the air movement.

[copleygsxr]

Glass block

[desihart1980]

i still want light to come in

[parksidecurt]

@desihart1980

You could use a heat shrink film, that would keep the draft out. No R-value added though.

[Alustriel15]

Thanks so much!!!!!!

[socalledjay1]

ma man!

pationate pat!

[mopperone]

Hell yeah Pat, Hell yeah.

[SpikenAL]

Good for north side or where theres no sun coming in. Maybe two sheets of plexiglas with 1" air spaces for south side to let sun in, then plug with this when its real cold or at night . Put a handel in the middle so it can be pulled out to let the sun in. i've been doing this on very cold nigths in my bedroom for two years and it works great. Put it in at dark and take it out when i get up, sun comes in and ligths up the room. It keeps the room warm with very little heat.

[U3X6785]

But what about my vitamin D? :)

[crowonsnow]

Two layers of foam would be twice the R value.  But R6.5 is already higher than the surrounding walls.

[homesnakegabe]

good idea but i am gonna just replace my basement windows with double payne vinyl

[leefuji]

great job !! I have a similar issue but in my case I'm gonna seal it for good .

[ramtinking]

I like the ending... very enthusiastic person... your videos are terrific...thanks

[soulstice99]

i followed this gentleman's tips and they helped alot. thanks for posting this useful advice!

[74VDC]

Your videos are terriffic, they are low tech, but more in touch with most Americans budget and abilities. I'd suggest replacing that window, but realize that for many, these sort of things are just not doable financially speaking. You have demonstrated a relatively inexpensive way to not only match, but probably surpass the insulative value of even the best basement windows available. Now...get some inexpensive foam pipe insulation and take care of that piping as well.

[siberhuskyfan]

R 6.5, if you put up 2 pieces would it make it R 13 ?

[n8decker]

i like this guy. this was very helpful.