Does that thin plastic window covering people use during the winter really help any?
Yes it does......and it's a whole lot cheaper than special windows for those who have little money.
Yes, i cover all my windows. You can hardly see it if you run a blow dryer over it and shrink it.
It does help. If it covers the whole frame then it should eliminate draughts. If it only covers glass then it will work better with an air gap since air is an insulator
Thin covering may help a little. Of course it depends on the intensity of the cold. The thicker the plastic the better. Of course I would recommend you have a contractor assist you with winterizing your home, in the early fall.
Yes! I leave it on many windows all year 'round. It makes your home quieter also. I also put caulk on the edge of the window frame next to the wall/sheetrock to block out more heat-loss. When you install the plastic, don't initially put the plastic on too tight. Use the hair-dryer to smooth out the wrinkles on the plastic. If your windows get a lot of sun, the heat from the sun will also smooth out the plastic. Before you install the plastic, clean the windows well and use clear caulk at the edge of the window glass and the window frame. Caulking the window first, makes your plastic covering work even better.
