I have just moved into a flat that has very old metal window frames, can I get any kind of insulation?

Answer 1

the cheapest way to do this is to buy a kit with window shrink plastic . u first put double sided tape that comes with the kit on the window frame. then apply the plastic from your kit on the tape. it looks awfull., but then u get a hair dryer and blow with the hairdryer on the plastic, and that will shrink the plastic, to fit the window nice and tight. u can see right thru this plastic and does a good job. a hardware shore should sell it. i believe 3m makes a kit like it u can remove it easily in the spring

Answer 2

These are normally heavy duty Galvanised Steel "Crittal" windows.
If you have an inner sill and window surround on the windows of at least 4 inches ( 100 mm ), then you should be able to fit Secondary Double Glazing.
These are normally sliding panels of perspex and do quite a good job of keeping the heat in.
Try looking in your local DIY store or consult the yellow pages for glazing fitters.
Hope this helps.

Answer 3

I was in a similar position about 10 years ago

secondary double glazing

you can get a kit to add acrylic plastic 'glass' sliding windows, that fit inside your existing frame. it acts like double glazing. It cost me about £40, at that time, to do 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. you have to cut the acrylic to size, but, as it's plastic, its quite easy. If you like, you can take it out again when summer comes round

Answer 4

if your in the uk then wickes or b and q or any of the other d.i.y stores will sell the cling film tyoe stuff for you to put in your windows which is probably the cheapest and easiest option, or i knowwickes do the acrylic secondary glazing for a reasonable price. most places will also do good idea leaflets on how to do the jobs too, if i can set up a display of the product for a store then i dare say youll be able to do it too. if your abroad then check out any hardwear store or builders merchants, they should be in the yellow pages or fairly easy to find

Answer 5

Secondary double glazing may be the answer.
Especially if you live in a 'listed' area. If you do there may be limits on what you are permitted to do.
check with your local planning department and/or a gooddouble glazier.

Answer 6

buy a roll of polythene, place double sided tape around the window, stretch the polythene over the tape and then shrink the polythene by using a hair dryers on the polythene, kits are available.