Interior Storm Windows
Hello BPN - we are fortunate to live in a house with beautiful iron windows. The downside is that they are single pane and don't seal particularly well. So imagine living in a house where all your windows are always slightly cracked open and you can imagine our situation. Needless to say our heating bills in the winter are high and it's still not particularly warm and cozy in our house. Actually it's freezing. Replacing the windows with something more modern is not an option financially.
Has anyone installed interior storm windows in their home? If so could you share your experience, particularly source, cost, effectiveness and durability? There are several manufacturers out there besides Indow, which seems to be the high-end product. Also if you've executed a DYI solution, I'd love to hear details on that, particularly if there was a Youtube video you followed.
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When I lived in a cold climate everyone would seal their windows with plastic covering you get at the hardware store at the beginning of winter. I don't know if it would work in your situation but it's cheap and you could see if it makes a difference.
I have leaded glass windows all across the front of my house that leak cold air in the winter. My neighbor does too, and she told me about this stuff you can get at the hardware store called DAP Seal 'N Peel. It comes in a big tube like caulk, but it dries clear, and it's intended to be temporary so it can be pulled off without damaging walls or windows. She is an older lady and she does this herself every year on her windows, and then pulls it off in the spring.