Covering windows

[missmuffet]

I have single pane windows upstairs. It gets cold in the winter and if you stand close to those windows

you can feel the cold air coming in. I want to cover those windows but I don't want to use the

plastic window kits. You need to use a hair dryer which I don't have and there is PVC's in that

plastic in those plastic window kits. PVC's are not safe.

I was thinking about covering my windows with some of the heavier premium Saran Wrap.

It is safe. Probably not perfect but it might work.

[farouk]

2 minutes ago, missmuffet said:

I have single pane windows upstairs. It gets cold in the winter and if you stand close to those windows

you can feel the cold air coming in. I want to cover those windows but I don't want to use the

plastic window kits. You need to use a hair dryer which I don't have and there is PVC's in that

plastic in those plastic window kits. PVC's are not safe.

I was thinking about covering my windows with some of the heavier premium Saran Wrap.

It is safe. Probably not perfect but it might work.

Years ago there were lots of door to door sales of ppl trying to sell double glazing...............

[NConly]

34 minutes ago, missmuffet said:

I have single pane windows upstairs. It gets cold in the winter and if you stand close to those windows

you can feel the cold air coming in. I want to cover those windows but I don't want to use the

plastic window kits. You need to use a hair dryer which I don't have and there is PVC's in that

plastic in those plastic window kits. PVC's are not safe.

I was thinking about covering my windows with some of the heavier premium Saran Wrap.

It is safe. Probably not perfect but it might work.

I would take off the window trim inside the house and fill cracks around it with canned foam (not then one for big cracks). And if you can afford it do the same on the outside of window.  Bubble wrap is a good wind breaker also.

[farouk]

5 minutes ago, NConly said:

I would take off the window trim inside the house and fill cracks around it with canned foam (not then one for big cracks). And if you can afford it do the same on the outside of window.  Bubble wrap is a good wind breaker also.

Sounds like good advice. The other thing I would say is that for a person to try to do it oneself if standing on a ladder and reaching out can cause difficulties  (I know!!), better to let someone else do it.

[ayin jade]

Heavy plastic on the inside of the windows, tacked above the window and draping down, should provide an extra layer to keep the cold out. 

 

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Frost-King-E-O-Indoor-Window-Insulation-Kit-4-per-Pack-V73-4QPD2/301643819

That gives you an idea for what I mean, and how to do it

[missmuffet]

1 hour ago, NConly said:

I would take off the window trim inside the house and fill cracks around it with canned foam (not then one for big cracks). And if you can afford it do the same on the outside of window.  Bubble wrap is a good wind breaker also.

This is a rental so I am limited what I can do.

[missmuffet]

57 minutes ago, farouk said:

Sounds like good advice. The other thing I would say is that for a person to try to do it oneself if standing on a ladder and reaching out can cause difficulties  (I know!!), better to let someone else do it.

I have a really good paint ladder that is somewhat safe. My windows are not that high.

[missmuffet]

12 minutes ago, ayin jade said:

Heavy plastic on the inside of the windows, tacked above the window and draping down, should provide an extra layer to keep the cold out. 

 

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Frost-King-E-O-Indoor-Window-Insulation-Kit-4-per-Pack-V73-4QPD2/301643819

That gives you an idea for what I mean, and how to do it

That is what I was thinking. Better than those single pane windows. It is cheap and safer than the PVC plastics

that is in the window kits. The premium Saran wrap is thicker and more heavy duty than the regular Sarah wrap. I will give it a try.

Edited November 19, 2024 by missmuffet

[NConly]

2 hours ago, farouk said:

Sounds like good advice. The other thing I would say is that for a person to try to do it oneself if standing on a ladder and reaching out can cause difficulties  (I know!!), better to let someone else do it.

Well one would not be very high on a ladder the window is only 7 feet high. I suppose some could have trouble with it even though I would not consider being 2 feet off the floor high. Where many make the mistake of buying the cheapest ladder that they can brings in more danger.

Edited November 20, 2024 by NConly
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[NConly]

1 hour ago, missmuffet said:

This is a rental so I am limited what I can do.

I would buy some shipping tape (clear 1&1/2 inch wide) and tape plastic or like you say premium saran wrap on the inside of the window. The tape will hold the plastic very well and the tape will seal out the weather also.