In summer windows let in a tremendous amount of heat and unwanted sunlight.
Diy interior storm windows plexiglass.
These interior storm windows are sure to keep the cold out this winter.
An average storm window can cost hundreds of dollars but window savers are the least expensive high quality solution available.
Run the bead of caulk around the inside perimeter and place the plexiglas acrylic on the caulk press into bead lightly.
Nate skow use nails to keep the edges of your storm window frames stable while the glue sets.
Window savers are plexiglas based interior storm windows that come to you in diy easy to build kits.
This is my first instructable.
The final step installation is the easiest.
Carefully turn over frame and run another bead of caulk around the perimeter in the corner next to the glass frame effectively sealing the plexiglass acrylic to frame on both sides let caulk dry as per directions.
Place lines of adhesive backed foam weatherstripping inside the window frame and then push the plexiglas storm window into place.
The purpose of this instructable is to outline the process i used f.
Making your own interior storm windows out of acrylic plexiglass sheets will save you the much bigger expense of replacing your older windowsor buying commercially available storm windows.
So thank you to everyone who has posted.
Windows are great for letting in sunlight during the winter to heat your home but at night an under insulated window will usually lose more heat than it lets in during the day.
It is lightweight yet 17 times more impact resistant than the glass of equal thickness climate seal inserts are also safer and better insulators than glass.
The foam will hold it up firmly and you can remove it when the weather changes or when you wish to open the window.
Our acrylic glazing is clear and guaranteed against yellowing clouding for 10 years.
Their appearance and performance equal the best custom built interior storm windows available at a quarter of the cost.
Pull up on the corners pull the window towards you and the magnets should peel away from the steel.
It is about time i gave back to the community as i have used the site plenty of times for my own projects.
Plexiglass is not glass and cannot be cleaned in the same manner.
Magnetic storm windows are easy to uninstall as well.