[Greenbuilding] saran wrap interior window insulation kits: experience

[Reuben Deumling]

Brilliant! Just the ticket.
Thank you, Corwyn/Topher. I had forgotten about these.


On Fri, Jan 10, 2014 at 7:49 PM, Topher <topher at greenfret.com> wrote:

>  Greetings,
>
> Generally the tape isn't great, and can remove paint when you take it
> off.  The single sheet of plastic film doesn't add much to the insulation
> value of the window.   In the best of circumstances they only last a year.
>
> I would be happy to make you up interior storm window kits for your
> windows.
> See http://www.greenfret.com/storms.html or
> http://www.greenfret.com/order_storms.html  (for measuring and ordering
> info).  Make a frame, add two layers of film (for an additional two air
> spaces).  I use high quality tape (and it never touches your paint),  100
> gauge very clear film, and 1/2" x 1/2" weatherstrip.  Kits run about $20
> apiece (depending on size).  There are over 10,000 of these in Maine made
> to my design (though mostly not made by me).  They are very easy to make, I
> teach a workshop and teach everyone from young (14ish) kids, to elder
> ladies how to make them.
>
> Drop me a line if you want to discuss options.
>
> Thank You Kindly,
>
> Corwyn / Topher Belknap
>
>
>
> On 1/10/2014 7:58 PM, Reuben Deumling wrote:
>
>   I'm curious to hear from anyone who's used these kits (typically saran
> wrap and double stick tape, but there may be fancier versions available).
> I'd like to insulation a bunch of single pane wood windows, many of which
> are set into splayed window wells.
>
>  Are there products/brands you prefer/would not recommend?
>
>  Tricks you learned by working with these materials?
>
>  What about using the saran wrap on a lightweight frame that could be
> (re-)moved on an opening window?
>
> Other thoughts?
>
>  Thanks very much.
>
>
>
>
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