Diy Plexiglass Interior Storm Windows

These interior storm windows are sure to keep the cold out this winter.

Diy plexiglass interior storm windows.

Glass is heavy and cold. Plexiglass is not glass and cannot be cleaned in the same manner. 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. Porch plexiglass storm windows.

This is my first instructable. 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. Photos by gordon solberg stay warmer during the winter by building your own low cost storm windows using these helpful tips. Build your own low cost storm windows to create a warmer winter homestead.

The final step installation is the easiest. We use acrylic glazing for interior windows not exposed to the elements says a distributor for climate seal. The purpose of this instructable is to outline the process i used f. How to make inexpensive storm windows using plexiglas step 1.

It is about time i gave back to the community as i have used the site plenty of times for my own projects. Acrylic has higher insulating properties and is so much lighter yet stronger than glass of equal thickness. Various companies offer glass acrylic e g plexiglas or polycarbonate e g lexan glazing for storm windows. Magnetic storm windows are easy to uninstall as well.

You will want your storm window including its wooden frame to be about 1 8 inch. An average storm window can cost hundreds of dollars but window savers are the least expensive high quality solution available. The extra insulation value that traditional storm windows provide is small relative to their high cost. Miter the ends.

With a little of your time and small expense you can easily. Window savers are plexiglas based interior storm windows that come to you in diy easy to build kits. Run the bead of caulk around the inside perimeter and place the plexiglas acrylic on the caulk press into bead lightly. Cut four pieces of one by two lumber to fit the four sides of your window less 1 8 inch.

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. Their appearance and performance equal the best custom built interior storm windows available at a quarter of the cost.