I have plastic wrap taped around the window.. keeps the leaky single pane windows from leaking any air. $10 for a box of plastic that is good for 10 windows. I have heard of folks using plastic sheeting with rubber gasket and a wooden frame that screws onto the window frame to block air and insulate.
Anything to block out the air like plastic sheeting seems the most bang for the buck. Then adding something like a heavy aluminum backed drapery will give some R-Value (~7-10), the aluminum to reflect the heat back into the building.
The bubble wrap works so well because it traps a dead air space within the bubbles, outside air can't get to it. This gives a really good "R value", It's also cheap.
well played ole man. good idea. maybe my leaky windows will work with that, my windows are almost as leaky as window screens...lol. i'll have to give it a try, thanks for the idea. i have an idea, i'll build a little one, and make a vid.... maybe this weekend...
If you taped it on with duct tape etc. it would double as a precaution against bombing raids, flying glass from gun shots etc. in the SHTF scenario.
landsell 2 years ago
I have plastic wrap taped around the window.. keeps the leaky single pane windows from leaking any air. $10 for a box of plastic that is good for 10 windows. I have heard of folks using plastic sheeting with rubber gasket and a wooden frame that screws onto the window frame to block air and insulate.
loxety 3 years ago
Anything to block out the air like plastic sheeting seems the most bang for the buck. Then adding something like a heavy aluminum backed drapery will give some R-Value (~7-10), the aluminum to reflect the heat back into the building.
loxety 3 years ago
The bubble wrap works so well because it traps a dead air space within the bubbles, outside air can't get to it. This gives a really good "R value", It's also cheap.
Carlstens 3 years ago
I agree bubble wrap is a good idea, stopping the air infiltration should be the first thing to take care of.
loxety 3 years ago
I'm going to try this, I'm feeling a draft as I watch this video, and guess where it is coming from. Just guess.
HomesteadProvocateur 3 years ago
I usually just do the plastic sheet covering on my windows but this would add even more insulation. Excellent idea!
steelhorses2004 3 years ago 2
great videos ok, you spray the inside of the window and apply the bubble wrap? what keeps it from falling off?
mytruth15 3 years ago
I think it's the water tension... Just try it, it stays there with just a light misting of water. Peels off easy when You need to.
Trim edges with a razor knife.
Carlstens 3 years ago
A+++
a74403875 3 years ago
well played ole man. good idea. maybe my leaky windows will work with that, my windows are almost as leaky as window screens...lol. i'll have to give it a try, thanks for the idea. i have an idea, i'll build a little one, and make a vid.... maybe this weekend...
evcrawfish 3 years ago
Only takes about 10 minutes to do a window EV.
Then try the old back of the hand feel it test. I was amazed!
Carlstens 3 years ago
WOW! What an idea! Been watching and learning. You are so cleaver!
kcsammi 3 years ago