[Greenbuilding] [BULK] night insulation for windows savings

[Reuben Deumling]

or perhaps we could just blow into a little tube along the lines of
those thin plastic bladders used in shipping packages. For that
matter, CO2 is supposed to be a better insulator than air...

On Dec 20, 2007 11:59 AM, Keith Winston <keith at earthsunenergy.com> wrote:
> 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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