Plastic sheeting to cover windows

So it makes sense to winterize those windows. Measure for the poly sheeting. Cut a piece of plastic slightly larger than the window you want to cover. Apply double-sided tape to the frame of the window.

If you notice a draft coming from behind the window casing, apply the tape to the drywall just beyond the casing. Tip: Test the double-sided tape on a small area before applying to see if removing it will strip paint from the window frame. To avoid gaps, it helps to use two layers. Also, I didn't have bamboo rods but I taped together two meter-long bamboo shishkabob skewers, pointy ends taped together, to do my skylights where a simple diagonal cross works best since the bowed sticks sag.

I got a pack of a dozen large skewers at the dollar store, but you can also buy them for cheap at Walmart. I bought them 5 years ago, and I knew they would come in handy one day. And as long as you don't want to see out, I use this same plastic and it can last for a few years. Es mejor idea de lo que pueda parecer a simple vista. Sorry, my english no good. It is better idea than you can think if you see quickly.

Estetic not good, but it has advantages that you only can understand if you needed insulate a window. You could probably use a second piece of bamboo on each side just reversed which would creat a tighter seal all the way around.

Wouldn't be that much more expensive or time intensive. A nice "qick fix"-able. II've also thought of placing metal runners on the frame, and holding the plastic down with magnetic strips against the frame. I might make an instructable for this, if I can get the parts - and talk my wife into letting me try.

This is a pretty good idea. When I cover my windows, I do use the double-sided tape, but I use a small space heater to shrink the plastic instead of a wimpy hair dryer. This produces perfect results and at a quick glance, it is difficult to tell that the window is actually sealed. It's important to keep the heater moving though, or else you'll melt the plastic.

Here is a picture that I just took of the results with my iSight camera If you have animals or children, the chances of the plastic wrap staying firmly in place are unlikely.

But fortunately, there is something that works better than plastic. Why not replace those old, drafty windows? Not only do modern windows do a better job of preventing heat loss , but they are also built to last, especially when you get them from Window Nation.

The windows we install are manufactured in the United States. And, when we build windows, we guarantee them to last longer than a lifetime against the harsh Indianapolis weather. Say goodbye to viewing the world through shrink wrap. Replacing your old windows with double-hung or casement windows is an investment that will pay off in a variety of ways.