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Shrink Wrap Windows to Reduce Cold Air
Drafts
Enjoy a Warmer Home this Winter by
Installing Window Shrink Wrap
By Mark J. Donovan
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Older windows are major areas of heat
loss during winter months. If your home has old windows that are drafty,
consider shrink wrapping your windows for the winter season.
There are a number of manufacturers
that sell window shrink wrap kits that enable homeowners to quickly shrink wrap
and seal their windows.
To shrink wrap a window start by
thoroughly cleaning the window and window frame.
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It is important to remove all the
dust and dirt from the window and window frame to enable the 2-way adhesive tape
to stick well on the window frame.
After you have cleaned the window and
window frame thoroughly, measure, cut and apply the two way tape that came in
the window shrink wrap kit to the perimeter of the window frame.
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Next, cut a section of plastic shrink
wrap material approximately two inches wider and longer than the distances
between the upper and lower tape pieces, and the side-to-side tape pieces. It is
important to have about 1 inch of excess window shrink wrap material around the
perimeter of the tape pieces to allow you some flexibility when attaching it to
the tape.
Now, starting at the top of the
window, press the piece of window sheet wrap up against the two way tape.
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Then work towards the sides of the
window and attach the shrink wrap to the side tape pieces. Finally, press the
shrink wrap against the bottom tape section.
Once you have completed pressing the
shrink wrap onto the window frame, use a hair dryer to shrink the wrap. Hold the
hair drier approximately 4-6 inches away from the shrink wrap and make sure you
wave the hair dryer over the entire piece of shrink wrap. As the shrink wrap
warms up the wrinkles will fade away until the shrink wrap is drum tight.
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understand, step-by-step instructions, on how to remove an old window and
install a new one. Pictures are included for every key step in the process.
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