Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
|
Home Repair (alt.home.repair) For all homeowners and DIYers with many experienced tradesmen. Solve your toughest home fix-it problems. |
Reply |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Insulation between windows
I have added storm windows to some of my windows. The original windows
are Andersen double pane glass. I have put 2 inch styrofoam between the original windows and the storm windows. Would it be more effective to remove the styrofoam and replace it with bubble wrap? ---MIKE--- In the White Mountains of New Hampshire (44° 15' N - Elevation 1580') |
#2
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Insulation between windows
On Sep 1, 1:13*pm, (---MIKE---) wrote:
I have added storm windows to some of my windows. *The original windows are Andersen double pane glass. *I have put 2 inch styrofoam between the original windows and the storm windows. *Would it be more effective to remove the styrofoam and replace it with bubble wrap? * * * * * * * * * ---MIKE---In the White Mountains of New Hampshire * (44° 15' *N - Elevation 1580') Sealing or weather stripping the storm windows would probably help. Neither bubble wrap or rigid insulation seal to the surrounding frame. T |
#3
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Insulation between windows
"---MIKE---" wrote in message ... I have added storm windows to some of my windows. The original windows are Andersen double pane glass. I have put 2 inch styrofoam between the original windows and the storm windows. Would it be more effective to remove the styrofoam and replace it with bubble wrap? ---MIKE--- In the White Mountains of New Hampshire (44° 15' N - Elevation 1580') Depends on your goal. The foam is better insulation, but the bubble wrap will let some light in. If the insulation is not properly installed, it is of little value anyway. |
#4
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Insulation between windows
Fill the space with great stuff. It's better than styrofoam or dead air.
s "---MIKE---" wrote in message ... I have added storm windows to some of my windows. The original windows are Andersen double pane glass. I have put 2 inch styrofoam between the original windows and the storm windows. Would it be more effective to remove the styrofoam and replace it with bubble wrap? ---MIKE--- In the White Mountains of New Hampshire (44° 15' N - Elevation 1580') |
#5
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Insulation between windows
If the intent is to eliminate the window (i.e. block out light and view) and
to increase the R value to the max, why not just remove the window and frame it in, including fiberglass insulation. "Steve Barker DLT" wrote in message ... Fill the space with great stuff. It's better than styrofoam or dead air. s "---MIKE---" wrote in message ... I have added storm windows to some of my windows. The original windows are Andersen double pane glass. I have put 2 inch styrofoam between the original windows and the storm windows. Would it be more effective to remove the styrofoam and replace it with bubble wrap? ---MIKE--- In the White Mountains of New Hampshire (44° 15' N - Elevation 1580') |
Reply |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
Vinyl windows and Foam insulation | Home Repair | |||
Magnetite windows for insulation | Home Ownership | |||
draft insulation for sash windows | UK diy | |||
Are Storm Windows a reasonable approach for newish vinyl windows? | Home Repair | |||
insulation around windows | Home Repair |