2006-09-20 10:15:55 · 9 answers · asked by rexy m 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The 3M stuff is really good and easy to install ( inside ). Looks better than plastic outside, but anything to add an air gap is good.
2006-09-20 12:08:21 · answer #1 · answered by Papa John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plastic is good on your windows for winter. The plastic goes on the inside. You can buy window plastic that you put on with a hair dryer. It's cool to watch the plastic shrink to fit the window.
2006-09-20 17:19:30 · answer #2 · answered by buzy_bug_452000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That whole winterizing thing.... so glad I don't have to do that anymore! We always put it on the outside. One year, I put it on both. One year, I put it on neither!
I found that the year I didn't winterize was the best because the sun was able to come in and warm up the house! Unfortunately, we had some icing problems on the window that got no sun at all. So....
I ended up only winterizing exposed windows that got no sun, and put on the outside using wood tacking strips. Otherwise, the wind will just tear it up.
2006-09-20 17:23:40 · answer #3 · answered by pknutson_sws 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Invest in some caulk to seal the cracks around the window, and window glazing if the glass is loose. The plastic inside would reduce some air leakage, but you can seal the leaks permanently with proper caulking and glazing compound.
Managed a state weatherization program.
2006-09-20 22:43:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually on older houses, windows were single panes of glass, As you know, warm verses cold causes condensation. The Idea of the plastic is to create a barrier of dead air to slow down the heat to cold transfer. Many old homes also have windows that are not tight and let air in, plastic would help.
2006-09-20 18:49:12 · answer #5 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a good thing. It will cause you heating bill to decrease. I would also try to caulk around the seals of the windows every other year or two.
2006-09-20 17:25:02 · answer #6 · answered by tyrawooley 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It actually should be on the outside. That will stop the cold wind from hitting your window and coming in. It won't be that efficent putting it on the inside because the air that gets through the window will surely find it's way in the rest of the way. But it will help a lot.
2006-09-20 17:47:02 · answer #7 · answered by jepa8196 4 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Either way although they are safer on the inside from sudden wind gusts
2006-09-20 17:51:58 · answer #8 · answered by William E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not put plastic. stop spending money on bull **** and get some double pyne window for your home and save on enery efficient and will also get that warm air in your home.
2006-09-20 17:30:01 · answer #9 · answered by dacronicman 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋