Bubble Wrap window insulating?

[HandyMom]

Here is instructions and tips:

http://tinyurl.com/38vysz

Anyone tried using bubble wrap to insulate windows? I am worried it might cause condensation and rot the window sills but other than that it might be a good solution to drafty cold rooms.

[mommy4ever]

This is a neat idea. I'd consider it too. We purchase shrink wrap for windows every year. That is pricey, and the double sided tape doesn't ocme off.

The bubble wrap is being applied directly to the window with a mist of water, which will dry, not rot. I'm going to experiment with this in our bedroom, as we haven't replaced the windows this year. IT's draft. I'll test it!

Thanks for the link.

[warramra]

I am going to give this a try on our bedroom windows (NE side of the house). They are always covered by thermal curtains in the winter anyway.

What a great, inexpensive idea. I would never have thought...

[latierra84]

This is a neat idea. I'd consider it too. We purchase shrink wrap for windows every year. That is pricey, and the double sided tape doesn't ocme off.

The bubble wrap is being applied directly to the window with a mist of water, which will dry, not rot. I'm going to experiment with this in our bedroom, as we haven't replaced the windows this year. IT's draft. I'll test it!

Thanks for the link.

let us know how it goes, im curious!

[sdrjeolsen]

Cool idea! I'd never hear of that before. Thanks for the link.

[FrugalMomof3]

Never heard of this before so for those of you who try this let me know how it turns out.

[banana]

I didnt try the bubble wrap, but I did try thick pieces of foam and it work wonderfully in my basement windows. They are old windows and they really do keep the cold out!

[Ceashels]

What a great idea. I'll have to try that in our room. The blind is drawn most all the time but the cold finds its way in.

[warramra]

I had to go out anyway, so I went to Office Max and bought some bubble wrap (recycled printer cartridges to bring the price down). I have put it up on the windows in the girls' bedroom that don't have storm windows. I want to put it on the others but have run out of time today. I'm going to see if it helps keep their room warmer tonight as it is always the coldest room. I'll be putting them up in the rest of the bedrooms and bathrooms. There is bound to be some improvement since our windows are all 40yrs old, single-pane.

[GaryGary]

Hi,
We have used the bubble wrap insulation on our windows for 3 seasons now.
I like it a lot -- no condensation problems, but we live in a dry climate.

There is an article on it at BuildItSolar dot com.


Some places that sell large items like furniture or canoes are glad to give it away.

Gary

[dianne9106]

I have bubble wraped nearly all of my windows and it works!! A lot of our windows are north facing and really suck the heat out, so this is great insulation - even on new widows! I do use clear plastic insulation on my windows that face the street - so I can see out and to the sun shines there most of the day. I couldn't use the plastic sheets on our other windows as we have Roman Shades - so it I couldn't get up correctly. I even put up a double layer on my DD window as it's a the coldest room!
I didn't get the bubble wrap free - most places use a cheaper packing material nowadays. But if you purchase 150ft from the U-haul store it comes out to $20 plus tax - a great bargain!!!
Dianne

[YankeeMom]

I've been thinking about this ever since first reading the post.

I can see how it would work and act somewhat like a double-paned window...but I don't think it would work well for windows such as mine. Most of the heat lost/cold air entry come from around the window itself.