Diy Plexiglass Interior Storm Windows

The extra insulation value that traditional storm windows provide is small relative to their high cost.

Diy plexiglass interior storm windows.

It is about time i gave back to the community as i have used the site plenty of times for my own projects. These interior storm windows are sure to keep the cold out this winter. Pull up on the corners pull the window towards you and the magnets should peel away from the steel. Simply hold the plexiglass window with the magnets facing the steel and the magnets will pull the window into place.

So thank you to everyone who has posted. Once the frame is built and the plexiglass acrylic is cut it s now time to affix the plexiglass acrylic to the frame with exterior silicone caulk caulk seen in red below. How to make inexpensive storm windows using plexiglas step 1. Magnetic storm windows are easy to uninstall as well.

The final step installation is the easiest. You will want your storm window including its wooden frame to be about 1 8 inch. Porch plexiglass storm windows. Photos by gordon solberg stay warmer during the winter by building your own low cost storm windows using these helpful tips.

Glass is heavy and cold. Various companies offer glass acrylic e g plexiglas or polycarbonate e g lexan glazing for storm windows. Build your own low cost storm windows to create a warmer winter homestead. Measure your window frame s.

Miter the ends. With a little of your time and small expense you can easily. Run the bead of caulk around the inside perimeter and place the plexiglas acrylic on the caulk press into bead lightly. Nate skow use nails to keep the edges of your storm window frames stable while the glue sets.

Acrylic has higher insulating properties and is so much lighter yet stronger than glass of equal thickness. An average storm window can cost hundreds of dollars but window savers are the least expensive high quality solution available. Your own interior storm windows out of acrylic plexiglass sheets will save you the much bigger expense of replacing your older windowsor buying commercially available storm windows. This is my first instructable.

Window savers are plexiglas based interior storm windows that come to you in diy easy to build kits. Plexiglass is not glass and cannot be cleaned in the same manner. The purpose of this instructable is to outline the process i used f.