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As I sit here, literally shaking t the computer, Im so cold. I am wondering if there is anyone out there that can give me leson in weatherstipping, before heading to HD..clueless. My windows are clearly the first thing I want to do something about, I can feel the cold air coming in around the window and im a good five fieet away. It got to be doing the same to my AC in the summer. I will take some pictures, if thee might be someone out there that knows their strips. This window is two pull up and down kinda windows. The sit almost on the flooir with a marble window sill. I have a towel rooled up on the sill, but that is just making me feel better temporarily, it does work a little to stop the breeze.
French doors a problem, espcially where they meet. Any help or older threads would be so welcome.
There are quite a number of products that can help. Do you want something temporary or permanent?
When we loved in CO, there were 2 huge windows in the bedroom - we slept in thermal underware under several layers of blankets and a down comforter. I found a temporary solution in a double tape perimeter with a clear plastic that was tightened with a hair dryer. The second year, the landlord installed storm windows. I still reinstalled the inside film to raise the temperature another 7-10 degrees.
I also installed insulator gaskets on all exterior duplex electric plugs and all exterior wall switches. That made a difference in the whole house and was VERY CHEAP - less than $15.
For the french doors - there is a springy metal that can be installed on one side, so that when you close the other door, it causes it to be compressed sealing out the air flow.
Around the windows (and door frames) - from the outside - be sure all cracks and transitions are properly caulked. I used over 30 tubes of 30 year caulk on our current house many years ago. - one of the best investments ever.
AND - I had inside storm windows installed - Sears Magna-tite. Not cheap, but they work great.
Also since the very tall front door warped, I was not sure how to "fix" it, so hired it done. They used a quarter round in the same color as the doorframe with a felt pad against the door. There was enough flex to conform the the current shape of the door.
I appreciate your answers. I took my newly learned info up to HD. That was a waste, clearly they are cleaning out staff. So many of those things would work for me and my daughters house. Considering the breeze inside in the winter, it is no wonder my electricity bill almost did me in last summer with two straight 900 bills, till I just turned everything off, even the freezer I unplugged.
Sorry HD was so little help. But that was one of the reasons I supplied so many options. Actually you will have to use most of them to truly beat the cold and drafts.
And as flowers delights said, use caulk. but don't waste your money with 1 or 2 tubes - buy the case (12) and buy the best - you won't have to repeat the process for many years that way.
Gglory, Old windows are the pits, believe me I have had my share. One thing that I have done is take roll of heavy clear plastic and cut to window size and use sticky tape such as duct tape to attach to inside of windows. Can peel off in spring but really helps to keep cold out. Girl you have to get that electric bill down, thats crazy.Not to mention the stress of constant running is playing on your heating and cooling system. Good Luck
