shrink wrap windows for winter
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11-17-03, 05:57 AM
shrink wrap windows for winter
I have used shrink wrap for my windows for the winter in the past. but that darn 2 sided tape is too sticky. In the spring when I want to remove the plastic, it takes layers of paint off the window frame with it. We just painted this year and I don't want to ruin the paint job . Is there any other kind of tape that I can use other than the tape included with the shrink wrap kit? Thanks
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11-17-03, 06:49 AM
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My butcher just had all new siding and windows put in and on his shop, I even got under bid on the job, really kills me, considerin with a family of 7 we give him considerable piece of biz every month.
Sorry off subject there for a min, not sure how it will work with the shrink wrap stuff, which is a good product, use it myself out in the sunroom, but you might try picking up a roll of blue painter's tape. Looks like masking tape, only it's blue, it's designed not to remove the paint when you tear it off. It may not have the adhesion power to hold up to the wrap tightening when you hit it with the heatgun. Just a thought, no guarantees.
Sorry off subject there for a min, not sure how it will work with the shrink wrap stuff, which is a good product, use it myself out in the sunroom, but you might try picking up a roll of blue painter's tape. Looks like masking tape, only it's blue, it's designed not to remove the paint when you tear it off. It may not have the adhesion power to hold up to the wrap tightening when you hit it with the heatgun. Just a thought, no guarantees.
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11-18-03, 06:23 PM
For all of the time and money that you are putting into these windows EVERY YEAR, and for what little the 'shrink wrap' is saving you, you would be better served to simply bite the bullet and replace the windows (at least IMHO!!) Check with your local utility -- they might be offering rebates for replacing your windows. They might have a low or no interest loan program available. Check with the City or the County -- low or no intersest home improvement loans are available -- some don't even require a payment unless you sell the house.
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11-19-03, 09:52 AM
Insulated windows
Lefty is probably right. However another option, which I am looking into because I can’t afford new windows, is insulated shades. For about $100 a window – on line – I plan to get some nice insulated shades. ( My sindows size 30” by 52”) It might be worth your looking into. Do a search on Levolor cellular shades.
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11-19-03, 05:49 PM
Ray; The butchers wife,
Check with your local utility and see if they have, or can direct you to some local progams that will assist you with the cost of replacement windows. These guys are in the busines of providing your energy, but the KNOW that energy is a finite resource. It's CHEAPER for them to help you conserve it than it is for them to try to find new sources for it. Around here, I can get rebates on everything from refrigerators and dishwashers to windows, attic insulation and HVAC units just for upgrading them to those with an Energy Star sticker.
Insulated shades will help -- SOME. Sunscreen will help (in the summer) -- SOME. But, $100 a window for the shades, or $300 a window for new windows, and the new windows will cut your utility bill by 15% to as much as 30% (those numbers are based on the feed back I've gotten from my customers -- NOT some sales hype), it just make s sense to me.
Check with your local utility and see if they have, or can direct you to some local progams that will assist you with the cost of replacement windows. These guys are in the busines of providing your energy, but the KNOW that energy is a finite resource. It's CHEAPER for them to help you conserve it than it is for them to try to find new sources for it. Around here, I can get rebates on everything from refrigerators and dishwashers to windows, attic insulation and HVAC units just for upgrading them to those with an Energy Star sticker.
Insulated shades will help -- SOME. Sunscreen will help (in the summer) -- SOME. But, $100 a window for the shades, or $300 a window for new windows, and the new windows will cut your utility bill by 15% to as much as 30% (those numbers are based on the feed back I've gotten from my customers -- NOT some sales hype), it just make s sense to me.
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11-29-03, 04:34 PM
regcab54,
I don't where you got a 32" X 60" tilt-in window for less than $100, or what you got for the money. That sized vinyl window with low-E glass and from a mfgr. that offers a lifetime warranty (AND BACKS IT!) would run me about $250 to $300.
Ray, yes insulating shades would run about $100 a window -- about 1/2 to 1/3 of what the windows would cost, and while they will save some on the utility bills, the windows are simply going to work better -- at least that has been my experience. And the windows will eliminate the maintenance that is presently required on the butchers wife's windows.
It's simply a matter of looking at the ENTIRE picture -- X # of dollars will help with the condensation and a bit with the utility bill, Y # of dollars will hlp more with the utility bill, but may or may not do much about the condensation (and neither X nor Y will do a thing about the window maintenance!), or Z # of dollars will make a huge impact on all issues. Now the choice is how much can you afford to spend on the upgrade, and how much can you afford if you don't do it?
I don't where you got a 32" X 60" tilt-in window for less than $100, or what you got for the money. That sized vinyl window with low-E glass and from a mfgr. that offers a lifetime warranty (AND BACKS IT!) would run me about $250 to $300.
Ray, yes insulating shades would run about $100 a window -- about 1/2 to 1/3 of what the windows would cost, and while they will save some on the utility bills, the windows are simply going to work better -- at least that has been my experience. And the windows will eliminate the maintenance that is presently required on the butchers wife's windows.
It's simply a matter of looking at the ENTIRE picture -- X # of dollars will help with the condensation and a bit with the utility bill, Y # of dollars will hlp more with the utility bill, but may or may not do much about the condensation (and neither X nor Y will do a thing about the window maintenance!), or Z # of dollars will make a huge impact on all issues. Now the choice is how much can you afford to spend on the upgrade, and how much can you afford if you don't do it?
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11-29-03, 05:41 PM
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Lefty
Actually they are the Home Depot "American Craftsman" new construction windows $90 each.
No they aren't top of the line but the house will become rental property and I'm trying to keep my costs down.
Still, they are WORLDS better than the rotted out 84 year old windows they replaced !!
I certainly think they are a better ban for the $$$ than insualted window shades, especially since infiltration is the biggest problem with old windows ...
What's weird is that around here NEW houses are STILL getting metal windows put in as standard equipt !!!
No they aren't top of the line but the house will become rental property and I'm trying to keep my costs down.
Still, they are WORLDS better than the rotted out 84 year old windows they replaced !!
I certainly think they are a better ban for the $$$ than insualted window shades, especially since infiltration is the biggest problem with old windows ...
What's weird is that around here NEW houses are STILL getting metal windows put in as standard equipt !!!
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11-30-03, 10:07 AM
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54regcab, surprises me that they're installing metal windows in new homes. Here in MO. vinyl windows are what's installed about 95% of the time, unless we're talkin about the castles they're building in Columbia area, then they use alot of expensive pella & anderson wood cased windows.
lefty, I completely agree that replacement windows are the way to go if you've got old single paned windows if you can manage it. Also a very good tip to check with local utility for assistance locating agencies that can help home owners with weather proofing improvements.
I've also gotten some incredible deals on windows from lumber yds, ask them about overstocks, or special order mistakes. My next favorite place to look for bargains is the local distressed goods surplus store. I've bought alot of windows & doors from those guys for next to nothing, generally have a cosmetic defect in the casing of something, but nothing you can't live with for the price.
lefty, I completely agree that replacement windows are the way to go if you've got old single paned windows if you can manage it. Also a very good tip to check with local utility for assistance locating agencies that can help home owners with weather proofing improvements.
I've also gotten some incredible deals on windows from lumber yds, ask them about overstocks, or special order mistakes. My next favorite place to look for bargains is the local distressed goods surplus store. I've bought alot of windows & doors from those guys for next to nothing, generally have a cosmetic defect in the casing of something, but nothing you can't live with for the price.
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painters tape is a good idea, it works and it saves the finish on your windows. get the 2" wide stuff and make sure you ask for regular painters tape, not the light duty stuff. good luck.
