How To Make Plastic Storm Windows

How to make inexpensive storm windows using plexiglas.

How to make plastic storm windows.

Storm window sandwich together with 1 2 inch nails while someone stretches the plastic tight for you. Quick shorts of how to make windows for winter saves some bucks. Measure the outside of the window. Cut four pieces of one by two lumber to fit the four sides of your window less 1 8 inch.

Add 2 inches to the overall dimensions. For rebates thicker than 3 4 you have three options i ve listed below. For the large window shown below i used tape since the tubing was pulling the sides of my large window in too much. 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. These interior storm windows are sure to keep the cold out this winter. Build a storm that just barely fits over your existing window. If you plan on adding some storm windows to your home plexiglas is light inexpensive and easy to work with.

Nate skow use nails to keep the edges of your storm window frames stable while the glue sets. Attach shrink plastic to the frame facing the exterior with two sided tape or use the rubber tubing designed for attaching screening. Once you ve gotten that far roll out another layer of vinyl top with your third set of.