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DIY & Home Improvement

Warpy

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1. I've never done this but it should work very well

Reply to CottonBear (Original post)

Wed Feb 1, 2012, 01:52 PM

Feb 2012

and be invisible enough that the HOA's collective panties would stay unwadded.

Even the cheesy heat shrink plastic kits from home improvement stores create an appreciable difference, so the interior windows should do so. Just be aware that the sills can be damaged pretty quickly by condensation and you might end up replacing your windows sooner rather than later.

While bubble glazing would work, the HOA whiners would be able to see it and complain.

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Has anyone ever made and/or installed interior storm windows? Any advice? [View all] CottonBear Feb 2012 OP

I've never done this but it should work very well Warpy Feb 2012 #1

Thanks for the reply. The windows are old but the exteriors of the windows are newly painted. CottonBear Feb 2012 #2

I used those hardware store shrink-wrap jobs in a rental a few years back. MADem Feb 2012 #3

Having my little guy help is a really good idea! He loves to help and learn to do things. CottonBear Feb 2012 #4

I used duct tape to keep that bubblewrap in place--also to keep it together (I had a bunch of pieces MADem Feb 2012 #5

What we we do without duct tape! CottonBear Feb 2012 #6

Yes, I retrofitted a historic house with interior lucite type panels. northoftheborder Feb 2012 #7

Thank you for this great information on a unique product. CottonBear Feb 2012 #8