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sealing drafty windows
Any suggestions on how to cover up those drafty windows? DS's room is on the corner of the house, and his 2 windows are just so drafty. DH eventually plans on taking the windows out and re-insulating them, but I need something in the mean time. I feel like I remember there was some kind of plastic stuff that worked, but I can't find it. TIA!
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Re: sealing drafty windows
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I'm thinking it's the cracks around the window. The windows are only about 2 years old, but I don't think they were installed all that well.
I think I'm going to try the plastic sheeting. He's really only in his room to sleep, so I'm not really worried about being able to open the windows. Besides, if I put the plastic sheeting all the way around, maybe it will also keep out the spiders that are trying to get in this time of year!
If it's the cracks around the windows you might want to try caulking around the windows. That was one of the recommendations we received during home inspection. How old is your house and/or the windows? Is it time for new ones? A few of the houses on our street have replaced windows in the past year so I know our time to replace them is coming quickly.
Heavy curtains are a good suggestion. They will both keep the cold air out and keep the heat of the sun out during the summer.
If you can see actual cracks you could try Great Stuff spray (the window/door version). I'd try the shrinky plastic stuff if you want light, otherwise some thermal curtains might be cheaper. Even a roller shade mounted within the window & behind the curtain might help. We have bamboo-type roller shades on our windows and it does cut down on some of the cold air. I think the solid white rollers would work even better.