should plastic go on inside or outside window to stop drafts?

Answer 1

Plastic on the inside ( when done correctly ) they say is better than storm windows.

Answer 2

Inside

Answer 3

It really doesn't matter, in a manner of speaking. What you're trying to do is create a buffer airspace between the window and the cold - something with no leaks. It's easier to put on, to me, on the inside, as then you can use the space into which the window is recessed from the wall for the airspace. I see no reason why it would not work if you put it on outside, from a theoretical standpoint. But there it's exposed to the elements - rain and wind - and I would think the tape you would use could fail and the plastic rip or tear. Hope this helps!

Answer 4

We used to live in a really drafty house and the best thing that we did is use inside insulator kits on the inside and some plastic sheeting on the outside.... It really kept the drafts OUT ! My husband gets thick plastic sheeting from work.. We stapled it to the house ! Also, hanging up heavy drapes (on the inside) is a GREAT idea ! good luck

Answer 5

Outside, generally. That way you don't get condensation between the plastic and the window.

Staple it to the outside of the window frame. Use thin strips of lathe so the plastic doesn't wrinkle up and pucker (leaving gaps).

Answer 6

It does matter too..they need to go on the outside.or you will have air coming in..and the plastic will be bubbled out on the inside...I always take waxed cardboard strips and put over the edges and staple to the window outside instyead of tape..no residue from the tape them.. Cut strips from WAXED cardboard boxes you get at the produce section of any grocery store...

Answer 7

Outside. If you put it inside, then the wind will already be inside by the time it gets stopped.

Answer 8

actually the outside would be better due too the wind..but kinda hard to keep it on outside..maybe both.