Diy Plexiglass Interior Storm Windows

Plexiglass is not glass and cannot be cleaned in the same manner.

Diy plexiglass interior storm windows.

Magnetic storm windows are easy to uninstall as well. The purpose of this instructable is to outline the process i used f. Window savers are plexiglas based interior storm windows that come to you in diy easy to build kits. You will want your storm window including its wooden frame to be about 1 8 inch.

This is my first instructable. Measure your window frame s. With a little of your time and small expense you can easily. Their appearance and performance equal the best custom built interior storm windows available at a quarter of the cost.

How to make inexpensive storm windows using plexiglas step 1. These interior storm windows are sure to keep the cold out this winter. Build your own low cost storm windows to create a warmer winter homestead. Acrylic has higher insulating properties and is so much lighter yet stronger than glass of equal thickness.

Simply hold the plexiglass window with the magnets facing the steel and the magnets will pull the window into place. Glass is heavy and cold. Photos by gordon solberg stay warmer during the winter by building your own low cost storm windows using these helpful tips. We use acrylic glazing for interior windows not exposed to the elements says a distributor for climate seal.

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. Nate skow use nails to keep the edges of your storm window frames stable while the glue sets. Miter the ends. Cut four pieces of one by two lumber to fit the four sides of your window less 1 8 inch.

So thank you to everyone who has posted. Pull up on the corners pull the window towards you and the magnets should peel away from the steel. Porch plexiglass storm windows. The final step installation is the easiest.

The extra insulation value that traditional storm windows provide is small relative to their high cost. Run the bead of caulk around the inside perimeter and place the plexiglas acrylic on the caulk press into bead lightly. An average storm window can cost hundreds of dollars but window savers are the least expensive high quality solution available.