[Greenbuilding] [BULK] night insulation for windows savings

[Keith Winston]

It could be interesting to have window insulating inserts with an 
inflatable edge, perhaps with a built in little pump (if we can add 
pumps to shoes....).

Keith

> In other windows you can use a force fit method.  I line the edges of
> the foam with duct tape, paint it to match the wall, and force fit it
> between the trim.  This requires very accurate cutting for a good seal,
> is less than ideal, eventually leaking more and more.  I use this method
> mostly on North windows that get sealed up and left that way all winter.
> Leave a little tag of duct tape sticking out so you can pull it out.
> Duct tape sounds crude, but if you do it neatly and paint it to match
> the wall it isn't too bad.  If you need something nicer, warm window
> quilts are the way to go IMHO.  
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