How To Make Plastic Storm Windows

Measure the outside of the window.

How to make plastic storm windows.

Quick shorts of how to make windows for winter saves some bucks. Once you ve gotten that far roll out another layer of vinyl top with your third set of. For the large window shown below i used tape since the tubing was pulling the sides of my large window in too much. Storm window sandwich together with 1 2 inch nails while someone stretches the plastic tight for you.

Cut four pieces of one by two lumber to fit the four sides of your window less 1 8 inch. Measure your window frame s. Add 2 inches to the overall dimensions. How to make inexpensive storm windows using plexiglas.

The 3 4 version is extremely simple to make since you can use standard 1x material to make your diy storm window. You will want your storm window including its wooden frame to be about 1 8 inch smaller on all sides so. Attach shrink plastic to the frame facing the exterior with two sided tape or use the rubber tubing designed for attaching screening. If you plan on adding some storm windows to your home plexiglas is light inexpensive and easy to work with.

They are usually between 3 4 and 1 1 8 thick depending on the thickness of your window s exterior trim. For rebates thicker than 3 4 you have three options i ve listed below. Build a storm that just barely fits over your existing window.