How To Make Plastic Storm Windows

Measure the outside of the window.

How to make plastic storm windows. They are usually between 3 4 and 1 1 8 thick depending on the thickness of your window s exterior trim. Build a storm that just barely fits over your existing window. How to make inexpensive storm windows using plexiglas. Once you ve gotten that far roll out another layer of vinyl top with your third set of.

Measure your window frame s. Attach shrink plastic to the frame facing the exterior with two sided tape or use the rubber tubing designed for attaching screening. Nate skow use nails to keep the edges of your storm window frames stable while the glue sets. For the large window shown below i used tape since the tubing was pulling the sides of my large window in too much.

If you plan on adding some storm windows to your home plexiglas is light inexpensive and easy to work with. Add 2 inches to the overall dimensions. Cut four pieces of one by two lumber to fit the four sides of your window less 1 8 inch. Storm window sandwich together with 1 2 inch nails while someone stretches the plastic tight for you.

These interior storm windows are sure to keep the cold out this winter. You will want your storm window including its wooden frame to be about 1 8 inch smaller on all sides so. The 3 4 version is extremely simple to make since you can use standard 1x material to make your diy storm window.