Window insulation film
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I did exactly the same thing as farmer but I built frames finished to match the surrounding wood trim (painted) and used pocket screws to hold them together. The weatherstripping is all I need (with careful sizing) to hold the frames in place and make an air tight seal. Mine are now 4 years old and still going strong. And boy do they make a difference even though I have double pane windows and storm windows too.
If you send us a picture of your application, one of us might be able to come up with suggestions to help you solve your dilemma.
I did exactly the same thing as farmer but I built frames finished to match the surrounding wood trim (painted) and used pocket screws to hold them together. The weatherstripping is all I need (with careful sizing) to hold the frames in place and make an air tight seal. Mine are now 4 years old and still going strong. And boy do they make a difference even though I have double pane windows and storm windows too.
If you send us a picture of your application, one of us might be able to come up with suggestions to help you solve your dilemma.
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1981 Mark V 500, bandsaw, belt sander, jig saw, jointer; contractor's table saw; multiple circular saws and miter saws; and a trailer full of tools.
"It is better to remain silent and thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt"
Abraham Lincoln
1981 Mark V 500, bandsaw, belt sander, jig saw, jointer; contractor's table saw; multiple circular saws and miter saws; and a trailer full of tools.
"It is better to remain silent and thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt"
Abraham Lincoln
Since I came from an area and era that started out without the newer versions of plastic films I have to say this new stretch stuff is great. In the old days the plastic was far from clear and was put up on the outside. For one thing it as could catch fire, not such a great thing for having inside. It did the job of keeping the wind out and a bit of a thermal barrier. It also would only last for a year at most.
Fast forward to this new stuff, several companies started selling this film which came with a roll of double sided tape and the world changed.
The bad news was the tape as it has been mentioned can be either a easy product to get off or, well, not. I've had both cases. In none of my cases did the tape remove the stain or wood but rather left a sticky residue. A pain to remove but not lasting damage.
With in the last few years that problem seems to have been solved. Both the cheaper kits and the name brands both seem to come off pretty well. The tape is coming off as a tape and with the adhesive with it.
Our house in now in its 30's, the windows to the south side have either been replaced or are in need of it due to the lost of the seal on the glass. Once he seal is broken they don't do a good job anymore and start getting moisture between the two sheets of glass. North side seems to be holding up much better. Now however the gaskets seem to be failing and we are getting more air flow. Thus the need for the plastic film. I know it is not a real fix but it has kept us for a few more years.
Within the next few years we will need to have all the original replaced, an expensive but necessary task. It will help in both summer and winter and save some money but I'm not sure it will be in our life time. However it does have the potential of making the home more comfortable.
If you check "window film insulation" at amazon they have 3M kits and I think they are the best, not the cheapest but it does help.
Ed
Fast forward to this new stuff, several companies started selling this film which came with a roll of double sided tape and the world changed.
The bad news was the tape as it has been mentioned can be either a easy product to get off or, well, not. I've had both cases. In none of my cases did the tape remove the stain or wood but rather left a sticky residue. A pain to remove but not lasting damage.
With in the last few years that problem seems to have been solved. Both the cheaper kits and the name brands both seem to come off pretty well. The tape is coming off as a tape and with the adhesive with it.
Our house in now in its 30's, the windows to the south side have either been replaced or are in need of it due to the lost of the seal on the glass. Once he seal is broken they don't do a good job anymore and start getting moisture between the two sheets of glass. North side seems to be holding up much better. Now however the gaskets seem to be failing and we are getting more air flow. Thus the need for the plastic film. I know it is not a real fix but it has kept us for a few more years.
Within the next few years we will need to have all the original replaced, an expensive but necessary task. It will help in both summer and winter and save some money but I'm not sure it will be in our life time. However it does have the potential of making the home more comfortable.
If you check "window film insulation" at amazon they have 3M kits and I think they are the best, not the cheapest but it does help.
Ed