How To Make Plastic Storm Windows

For the large window shown below i used tape since the tubing was pulling the sides of my large window in too much.

How to make plastic storm windows.

You will want your storm window including its wooden frame to be about 1 8 inch smaller on all sides so. For rebates thicker than 3 4 you have three options i ve listed below. If you plan on adding some storm windows to your home plexiglas is light inexpensive and easy to work with. Add 2 inches to the overall dimensions.

Once you ve gotten that far roll out another layer of vinyl top with your third set of. Storm window sandwich together with 1 2 inch nails while someone stretches the plastic tight for you. 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.

The 3 4 version is extremely simple to make since you can use standard 1x material to make your diy storm window. You ll have to choose one of them. These interior storm windows are sure to keep the cold out this winter. How to make inexpensive storm windows using plexiglas.

Measure the outside of the window. Build a storm that just barely fits over your existing window. Quick shorts of how to make windows for winter saves some bucks.