On Sat, 4 Dec 2021 16:14:32 -0000 (UTC), bob prohaska
>> On Sat, 4 Dec 2021 02:00:05 -0000 (UTC), bob prohaska
>>
>>>>
>>>> I reduced my house's heat loss considerably by adding two layers of clear
>>>> plastic (polyester, Mylar) film to the windows, as covering for wood framed
>>>> rectangles that press into the inside trim. The construction is similar to
>>>> picture frames or flats for theatre scenery. I made them 3/8" smaller than
>>>> the opening to allow for foam weatherstripping that seals the gap and keeps
>>>> them in place in the window. 2" package tape over the foam makes it much
>>>> more durable.
>>>>
>>>
>>>A quick-and-dirty alternative is to use clear bubble wrap. Just wash the
>>>glass clean, spray with water and apply the wrap, bubbles to the glass.
>>>If the glass and wrap are both dust free it'll stick for years.
>>>
>>>It won't fix air leaks in the frame, but it will noticeably reduce conductive
>>>heat loss (or gain). Bubble wrap at retail outlets is insanely expensive,
>>>but 4 by 250 foot rolls are much, much cheaper at warehouse supply places.
>>>
>>>hth,
>>>
>>>bob prohaska
>>
>> Great idea; thanks! Will have to see if there's a 'warehouse supply
>> place' somewhere in town.
>>
>
>The idea wasn't mine, I found it on the Internet 8-)
>
>I should have emphasized that there's nothing wrong with re-using old
>bubble wrap if you can find it. The only thing that matters is being
>free of dust and other contaminants. It's neater and easier if the pieces
>are big enough to cover the whole window, but a well-fitted patchwork
>is better than nothing. IIRC I paid ~200$ for 1000 square feet for a
>3 bed 2 bath house and used roughly half of it about 13 years ago.
>
>hth,
>
>bob prohaska
No worries. Abd thanks! <thumbs up>
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>>
>>>>
>>>> I reduced my house's heat loss considerably by adding two layers of clear
>>>> plastic (polyester, Mylar) film to the windows, as covering for wood framed
>>>> rectangles that press into the inside trim. The construction is similar to
>>>> picture frames or flats for theatre scenery. I made them 3/8" smaller than
>>>> the opening to allow for foam weatherstripping that seals the gap and keeps
>>>> them in place in the window. 2" package tape over the foam makes it much
>>>> more durable.
>>>>
>>>
>>>A quick-and-dirty alternative is to use clear bubble wrap. Just wash the
>>>glass clean, spray with water and apply the wrap, bubbles to the glass.
>>>If the glass and wrap are both dust free it'll stick for years.
>>>
>>>It won't fix air leaks in the frame, but it will noticeably reduce conductive
>>>heat loss (or gain). Bubble wrap at retail outlets is insanely expensive,
>>>but 4 by 250 foot rolls are much, much cheaper at warehouse supply places.
>>>
>>>hth,
>>>
>>>bob prohaska
>>
>> Great idea; thanks! Will have to see if there's a 'warehouse supply
>> place' somewhere in town.
>>
>
>The idea wasn't mine, I found it on the Internet 8-)
>
>I should have emphasized that there's nothing wrong with re-using old
>bubble wrap if you can find it. The only thing that matters is being
>free of dust and other contaminants. It's neater and easier if the pieces
>are big enough to cover the whole window, but a well-fitted patchwork
>is better than nothing. IIRC I paid ~200$ for 1000 square feet for a
>3 bed 2 bath house and used roughly half of it about 13 years ago.
>
>hth,
>
>bob prohaska