How To Insulate Old Windows

Put old bubble wrap to good use and save some money in the long run.

How to insulate old windows.

Sealing the edges with tape may help keep heat in but can lift paint when removed. Use a spray bottle to mist some water on the interior of the window and slap the packing material on bubbles against the glass. R values a measure of insulation measured in resistance of heat passing from one place to another are very very low for older windows. The sealant sticks to your window frame so you won t be able to open the window until you remove the insulation.

Alternatively use caulk or foam along the seams of the exterior side of your window for a more durable fix. Cover your windows with bubble wrap it may not look pretty but bubble wrap is a great way to insulate your apartment windows. In just about 15 seconds per each window you can reduce the heat in your house significantly. The only drawback is that it isn t the snazziest look and as it will cause distortion don t use this method for any window you need to see clearly through.

Shrink fit window film insulation caulking weatherstripping and spray foam are so inexpensive that you can recoup their costs in energy savings over one or two seasons. Draft stoppers can be created from old fabric and grains. Bubble wrap it perhaps one of the cheapest and quickest ways to insulate windows is with bubble wrap. Rubber weather sealant is a peel and stick insulation.

Simply spray a mist of water over the inside of your clean window and hold the bubble side of the bubble wrap to the wet window. It s a simple and inexpensive way to cover the gaps around old windows. Roll out the shrink wrap.